If you want to learn all Minecraft Potion recipes without enabling cheats or playing god, then you better sit down because it’s not that simple. Potions in Minecraft are powerful tools that can give you buffs, heal you, or even harm your enemies. Whether you’re exploring the Nether, battling mobs, or preparing for a boss fight, Potions are essential for survival. Before diving into the recipes, you’ll need to know how to brew Potions. Brewing requires a Brewing Stand, which can be crafted using:
- 1 Blaze Rod
- 3 Cobblestones
Place Blaze Powder in the Brewing Stand’s fuel slot. Add Water Bottles, Awkward Potions, or other base Potions to one of the three bottom slots. Place the required ingredient for the Potion in the top slot. Wait for the brewing process to complete (indicated by the arrow bar on the right). Collect your Potion from the bottom slot.
Now that you know how to brew, here are all Minecraft Potion recipes.
All Minecraft Potion Recipes

This guide covers all Minecraft Potion recipes for both Java and Bedrock Editions, from basic brewing to crafting advanced Splash and Lingering Potions.
Base Potions

Base Potions are the foundation for crafting more advanced Potions. These Potions have no effects on their own but are necessary for brewing stronger recipes.
Potion Name | Ingredient | Effect |
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Water Bottle | Glass Bottle + Water Source | Base item for making Potions |
Splash Water Bottle | Water Bottle + Gunpowder | Base for throwable Potions |
Lingering Water Bottle | Splash Water Bottle + Dragon’s Breath | Base for throwable Potions with lingering effects |
Awkward Potion | Water Bottle + Nether Wart | Base for crafting advanced Potions |
Mundane Potion | Water Bottle + Redstone Dust | Extends the duration of a Potion |
Thick Potion | Water Bottle + Glowstone Dust | Enhances a Potion’s level |
Potions with Positive Effects

These Potions provide buffs or healing effects when consumed. They can also be turned into Splash or Lingering Potions for different uses.
Potion Name | Ingredient | Duration | Effect |
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Potion of Healing | Awkward Potion + Glistening Melon Slice | Instant | Restores 4 health (2 hearts) |
Potion of Regeneration | Awkward Potion + Ghast Tear | 45 seconds | Restores 1 health every 2.5 seconds |
Potion of Strength | Awkward Potion + Blaze Powder | 3 minutes | Increases melee damage by 3 health (Java) or 30% (Bedrock) |
Potion of Swiftness | Awkward Potion + Sugar | 3 minutes | Increases movement speed by 20% |
Potion of Fire Resistance | Awkward Potion + Magma Cream | 3 minutes | Makes you immune to fire and lava |
Potion of Water Breathing | Awkward Potion + Pufferfish | 3 minutes | Prevents oxygen depletion underwater |
Potion of Night Vision | Awkward Potion + Golden Carrot | 3 minutes | Maximizes light level on your screen |
Potion of Slow Falling | Awkward Potion + Phantom Membrane | 1 minute 30 seconds | Slows falling speed and nullifies fall damage |
Potion of Leaping | Awkward Potion + Rabbit’s Foot | 3 minutes | Increases jump height and reduces fall damage |
Potions with Negative or Mixed Effects

These Potions can harm enemies or provide mixed effects. They are useful for combat or specific situations.
Potion Name | Ingredient | Duration | Effect |
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Potion of Poison | Awkward Potion + Spider Eye | 45 seconds | Causes damage over time (cannot kill) |
Potion of Harming | Potion of Healing + Fermented Spider Eye | Instant | Deals 6 damage (3 hearts) |
Potion of Weakness | Water Bottle + Fermented Spider Eye | 1 minute 30 seconds | Reduces melee damage by 4 health (Java) or 20% (Bedrock) |
Potion of Slowness | Potion of Swiftness + Fermented Spider Eye | 1 minute 30 seconds | Slows movement speed by 15% |
Potion of the Turtle Master | Awkward Potion + Turtle Shell | 20 seconds | Slows movement by 60% but reduces damage taken by 60% |
Advanced Potions

You can upgrade any Potion into a Splash Potion (throwable) or a Lingering Potion (creates a lingering cloud effect).
- Splash Potion: Add Gunpowder to any Potion.
- Lingering Potion: Add Dragon’s Breath to a Splash Potion.
Where to Find Potions in Minecraft

If you don’t want to brew Potions, you can also find them as loot or by defeating certain mobs.
- Witches: Drop Potions of Healing, Fire Resistance, or Swiftness when killed while drinking them.
- Wandering Traders: Drop Potions of Invisibility if killed while drinking one.
- Piglins: Bartering with Piglins can yield Water Bottles or Potions of Fire Resistance.
- Loot Locations:
- Buried Treasure: Potions of Water Breathing.
- End Cities: Potions of Healing II in End Ship Brewing Stands.
- Ancient Cities: Potions of Regeneration in chests.
- Igloos: Splash Potions of Weakness in basement Brewing Stands.
And these are all Minecraft Potion recipes that you brew. For more Minecraft content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.