Potion
minecraft:potionA potion is a bottled liquid that grants a temporary status effect when drunk, taking about 1.6 seconds to consume before returning an empty glass bottle. Most potions are created at a brewing stand by combining water bottles, an ingredient such as nether wart, and secondary modifiers like glowstone dust or redstone.
FAQ
How do I brew a potion?
Place water bottles in a brewing stand, add nether wart to create an awkward potion, then add a specific ingredient such as a golden carrot or spider eye to produce the desired effect.
How can I make a potion stronger or last longer?
Glowstone dust increases a potion's effect level (for example Strength I to Strength II), while redstone dust extends its duration at the cost of potency.
What is the difference between a potion, splash potion, and lingering potion?
A regular potion must be drunk directly, a splash potion (made with gunpowder) can be thrown to affect nearby entities, and a lingering potion (made with dragon's breath) leaves a cloud that applies its effect over time.
Do potions affect undead mobs differently?
Yes. Undead mobs such as zombies and skeletons take damage from healing potions and are instead healed by harming potions, reversing the usual effect.