Minecraft Potion Recipes
Base(1)Beneficial(14)Harmful(2)Corrupted(3)
Potion Finder
20 potions available
Awkward Potion
base+ Nether Wart
Base Potion
Potion of Healing
beneficial+ Glistering Melon Slice
Instant Health
Potion of Regeneration
beneficial+ Ghast Tear
Regeneration
Potion of Strength
beneficial+ Blaze Powder
Strength
Potion of Swiftness
beneficial+ Sugar
Speed
Potion of Fire Resistance
beneficial+ Magma Cream
Fire Resistance
Potion of Water Breathing
beneficial+ Pufferfish
Water Breathing
Potion of Night Vision
beneficial+ Golden Carrot
Night Vision
Potion of Leaping
beneficial+ Rabbit's Foot
Jump Boost
Potion of Slow Falling
beneficial+ Phantom Membrane
Slow Falling
Potion of the Turtle Master
beneficial+ Turtle Shell
Slowness IV + Resistance III
Potion of Invisibility
corrupted+ Fermented Spider Eye
Invisibility
Potion of Poison
harmful+ Spider Eye
Poison
Potion of Harming
corrupted+ Fermented Spider Eye
Instant Damage
Potion of Weakness
harmful+ Fermented Spider Eye
Weakness
Potion of Slowness
corrupted+ Fermented Spider Eye
Slowness
Potion of Infestation
beneficial+ Stone
Infestation
Potion of Oozing
beneficial+ Slime Block
Oozing
Potion of Weaving
beneficial+ Cobweb
Weaving
Potion of Wind Charging
beneficial+ Breeze Rod
Wind Charging
Brewing EquipmentRequired
Required Items
- ⚗️Brewing Stand - Craft with Blaze Rod + 3 Cobblestone
- 🔥Blaze Powder - Fuel (20 brewing operations per powder)
- 🧪Glass Bottles - Fill with water to create Water Bottles
Brewing Stand Layout
Fuel
Ingredient
Add ingredient to transform potions • Each brew takes 20 seconds
Potion Categories
New in Minecraft 1.21
Potion of Infestation
Infestation
Potion of Oozing
Oozing
Potion of Weaving
Weaving
Potion of Wind Charging
Wind Charging
Base Potions
1Foundation potions: Water Bottle → Awkward Potion, etc.
Beneficial
14Healing, Speed, Strength, Fire Resistance...
Corrupted
3Transformed via Fermented Spider Eye
Harmful
2Poison, Harming, Slowness, Weakness...
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Base Potions
Awkward Potion
baseEffect
Base Potion
Base for all beneficial potions
Ingredient
Nether Wart(⭐⭐☆☆)
Found in Nether Fortresses and Bastions, can be farmed on Soul Sand
Modifiers
Extended
Enhanced
Splash
LingeringBeneficial Potions
Potion of Healing
beneficialEffect
Instant Health
Instantly restores health points
Duration: Instant
Value: 2 hearts
Ingredient
Glistering Melon Slice(⭐⭐☆☆)
Crafted from 8 Gold Nuggets + 1 Melon Slice
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Regeneration
beneficialEffect
Regeneration
Gradually restores health over time
Duration: 45s
Value: 1 heart/2.5s
Ingredient
Ghast Tear(⭐⭐☆☆)
Dropped by Ghasts in the Nether
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Strength
beneficialEffect
Strength
Increases melee damage
Duration: 3 min
Value: +3 damage
Ingredient
Blaze Powder(⭐⭐☆☆)
Craft from Blaze Rods (dropped by Blazes in Nether Fortresses). Also used as brewing fuel
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Swiftness
beneficialEffect
Speed
Increases movement speed and jump distance
Duration: 3 min
Value: +20% speed
Ingredient
Sugar(⭐☆☆☆)
Crafted from Sugar Cane or Honey Bottles, also dropped by Witches
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Fire Resistance
beneficialEffect
Fire Resistance
Immunity to fire and lava damage
Duration: 3 min
Value: Full immunity
Ingredient
Magma Cream(⭐⭐☆☆)
Dropped by Magma Cubes in the Nether, or crafted from Blaze Powder + Slimeball
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Water Breathing
beneficialEffect
Water Breathing
Prevents drowning underwater
Duration: 3 min
Value: No drowning
Ingredient
Pufferfish(⭐⭐☆☆)
Fished from Lukewarm and Deep Lukewarm Ocean biomes
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Night Vision
beneficialEffect
Night Vision
Allows seeing in darkness
Duration: 3 min
Value: Full brightness
Ingredient
Golden Carrot(⭐⭐☆☆)
Crafted from 8 Gold Nuggets + 1 Carrot
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Slow Falling
beneficialEffect
Slow Falling
Negates fall damage and slows descent
Duration: 90s
Value: No fall damage
Ingredient
Rabbit's Foot(⭐⭐⭐☆)
Dropped by Rabbits (10% drop rate with Looting), also given by tamed Cats as gifts
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of the Turtle Master
beneficialEffect
Slowness IV + Resistance III
Slows player but greatly reduces damage taken
Duration: 20s
Value: Slowness + Resistance
Ingredient
Phantom Membrane(⭐⭐☆☆)
Dropped by Phantoms (spawn after 3 days without sleep), also given by tamed Cats
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Invisibility
corruptedEffect
Invisibility
Makes player invisible to mobs
Duration: 3 min
Value: Invisible
Ingredient
Turtle Shell(⭐⭐⭐☆)
Crafted from 5 Scutes (dropped when baby Turtles grow into adults)
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Infestation
beneficialEffect
Infestation
Affected targets have a 10% chance to spawn Silverfish when hurt
Duration: 3 min
Value: 10% spawn chance
Ingredient
Stone(⭐☆☆☆)
Mined with pickaxe (not Cobblestone - must be smooth Stone)
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Oozing
beneficialEffect
Oozing
Affected targets will spawn two Slimes upon death
Duration: 3 min
Value: 2 slimes on death
Ingredient
Slime Block(⭐⭐☆☆)
Crafted from 9 Slimeballs (dropped by Slimes in swamp biomes)
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Weaving
beneficialEffect
Weaving
Affected targets will spread 2-3 Cobweb blocks upon death
Duration: 3 min
Value: 2-3 cobwebs on death
Ingredient
Cobweb(⭐⭐☆☆)
Harvested with Shears from Mineshafts, Strongholds, Woodland Mansions, etc.
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Wind Charging
beneficialEffect
Wind Charging
Affected targets will emit a wind burst upon death
Duration: 3 min
Value: Wind burst on death
Ingredient
Breeze Rod(⭐⭐⭐☆)
Dropped by Breezes in Trial Chambers (1.21+)
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringCorrupted Potions
Potion of Leaping
beneficialEffect
Jump Boost
Increases jump height
Duration: 3 min
Value: +0.5 blocks
Ingredient
Fermented Spider Eye(⭐☆☆☆)
Crafted from Spider Eye + Brown Mushroom + Sugar
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringBrewing Path
Awkward Potion→Night Vision→Leaping
Potion of Harming
corruptedEffect
Instant Damage
Instantly deals damage
Duration: Instant
Value: 3 hearts
Ingredient
Fermented Spider Eye(⭐☆☆☆)
Crafted from Spider Eye + Brown Mushroom + Sugar
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringBrewing Path
Awkward Potion→Healing→Harming
Potion of Slowness
corruptedEffect
Slowness
Decreases movement speed
Duration: 90s
Value: -15% speed
Ingredient
Fermented Spider Eye(⭐☆☆☆)
Crafted from Spider Eye + Brown Mushroom + Sugar
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringBrewing Path
Awkward Potion→Swiftness→Slowness
Harmful Potions
Potion of Poison
harmfulEffect
Poison
Gradually reduces health (min 1 HP)
Duration: 45s
Value: 1 heart/1.25s
Ingredient
Spider Eye(⭐☆☆☆)
Dropped by Spiders and Witches (25% drop rate), also found in Desert Temple chests
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion of Weakness
harmfulEffect
Weakness
Reduces melee attack damage
Duration: 90s
Value: -4 damage
Ingredient
Fermented Spider Eye(⭐☆☆☆)
Crafted from Spider Eye + Brown Mushroom + Sugar
Modifiers
ExtendedEnhancedSplashLingeringPotion Modifiers
Transform and enhance your potions with these modifiers.
Potion Modifiers
Potion→Splash Potion
+ Gunpowder
Splash Potion→Lingering Potion
+ Dragon's Breath
Potion→Extended (+)
+ Redstone
Potion→Enhanced (II)
+ Glowstone
Brewing Ingredients
Where to find all the ingredients needed for potion brewing.
Essential Brewing Ingredients
Nether Wart
Base for all potions
Blaze Powder
Fuel (20 charges)
Water Bottle
Starting point
Gunpowder
Makes splash potion
Dragon's Breath
Makes lingering
Redstone Dust
Extends duration
Glowstone Dust
Increases potency
Fermented Spider Eye
Corrupts effect
All Ingredients
| Ingredient | Source | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Water Bottle | Fill Glass Bottle from any water source or cauldron | ⭐☆☆☆ |
| Nether Wart | Found in Nether Fortresses and Bastions, can be farmed on Soul Sand | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
| Blaze Powder | Craft from Blaze Rods (dropped by Blazes in Nether Fortresses). Also used as brewing fuel | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Blaze Rod | Dropped by Blazes in Nether Fortresses (required for Brewing Stand) | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Ghast Tear | Dropped by Ghasts in the Nether | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Spider Eye | Dropped by Spiders and Witches (25% drop rate), also found in Desert Temple chests | ⭐☆☆☆ |
| Fermented Spider Eye | Crafted from Spider Eye + Brown Mushroom + Sugar | ⭐☆☆☆ |
 | Sugar | Crafted from Sugar Cane or Honey Bottles, also dropped by Witches | ⭐☆☆☆ |
 | Magma Cream | Dropped by Magma Cubes in the Nether, or crafted from Blaze Powder + Slimeball | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Glistering Melon Slice | Crafted from 8 Gold Nuggets + 1 Melon Slice | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Golden Carrot | Crafted from 8 Gold Nuggets + 1 Carrot | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Rabbit's Foot | Dropped by Rabbits (10% drop rate with Looting), also given by tamed Cats as gifts | ⭐⭐⭐☆ |
 | Pufferfish | Fished from Lukewarm and Deep Lukewarm Ocean biomes | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Phantom Membrane | Dropped by Phantoms (spawn after 3 days without sleep), also given by tamed Cats | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Turtle Shell | Crafted from 5 Scutes (dropped when baby Turtles grow into adults) | ⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| Dragon's Breath | Collected from Ender Dragon's breath attack or purple fireball clouds using Glass Bottle | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Gunpowder | Dropped by Creepers, Ghasts, and Witches, also sold by Wandering Traders | ⭐☆☆☆ |
| Redstone Dust | Mined from Redstone Ore (requires iron pickaxe or better) | ⭐☆☆☆ |
| Glowstone Dust | Mined from Glowstone in the Nether, also dropped by Witches | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Stone | Mined with pickaxe (not Cobblestone - must be smooth Stone) | ⭐☆☆☆ |
 | Slime Block | Crafted from 9 Slimeballs (dropped by Slimes in swamp biomes) | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Cobweb | Harvested with Shears from Mineshafts, Strongholds, Woodland Mansions, etc. | ⭐⭐☆☆ |
 | Breeze Rod | Dropped by Breezes in Trial Chambers (1.21+) | ⭐⭐⭐☆ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients are needed for potion brewing?▼
Essential brewing ingredients include:
- Brewing Stand - Crafted from Blaze Rod + 3 Cobblestone
- Blaze Powder - Used as fuel (20 charges per powder)
- Water Bottles - The starting base for all potions
- Nether Wart - Creates Awkward Potions (base for most effects)
- Effect Ingredients - Specific items like Sugar, Spider Eyes, Ghast Tears, etc.
How do I make a Potion of Swiftness?▼
- Craft a Brewing Stand using Blaze Rod + 3 Cobblestone
- Fill Glass Bottles with water from any water source
- Add Blaze Powder to fuel the Brewing Stand
- Place Water Bottles in the bottom slots and add Nether Wart to create Awkward Potions
- Add Sugar to the Awkward Potions to create Potions of Swiftness
Tip: Add Redstone to extend duration to 8 minutes, or Glowstone to increase speed (Swiftness II).
How do I make a Potion of Invisibility?▼
- First, brew a Potion of Night Vision (Awkward Potion + Golden Carrot)
- Add Fermented Spider Eye to corrupt it into a Potion of Invisibility
Note: Armor and held items remain visible. Remove all equipment for true invisibility.
What is the rarest potion in Minecraft?▼
Potion of Decay is the rarest, only obtainable in Bedrock Edition from swamp huts or commands.
The hardest potion to brew legitimately is the Lingering Potion, which requires Dragon's Breath collected from the Ender Dragon's breath attack.
How do Splash Potions and Lingering Potions work?▼
Splash Potions: Add Gunpowder to any potion. Throwable, affects entities in an area where it lands.
Lingering Potions: Add Dragon's Breath to a Splash Potion. Creates a cloud that persists for 30 seconds, affecting entities that pass through.