Poison
Poison is a status effect in Minecraft (Harmful). Deals 1 damage every 1.25 seconds at level I but can't kill you (stops at half a heart). Potions that give it: Potion of Poison. Foods that give it: Poisonous Potato, Pufferfish, Spider Eye. Below: what it does at each level and every source (Java 26.3).
Poison by level
Game dataExact values at each level (amplifier + 1).
| Level | Effect |
|---|---|
| I | 1 health point every 1.25 s |
| II | 1 health point every 0.6 s |
How to get Poison
Potions and foods that give Poison, with duration and level.
Potions of Poison (brewed with a Spider Eye), cave spider bites on Normal and Hard, bee stings, the Bogged's arrows, and eating a Spider Eye, Poisonous Potato or Pufferfish.
Potions
Potion of Poison 0:45
Potion of Poison 1:30
Potion of Poison 0:22 · II
Foods
Poison tips
Poison can't kill you but leaves you on half a heart, so don't keep fighting while poisoned. Undead mobs are immune.
Poison command
Gives Poison I for 30 seconds (raise the last number for higher levels):
/effect give @s minecraft:poison 30 0Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Deals 1 damage every 1.25 seconds at level I but can't kill you (stops at half a heart). Potions that give it: Potion of Poison. Foods that give it: Poisonous Potato, Pufferfish, Spider Eye.
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Poison effect FAQ (Java 26.3)
What does Poison do in Minecraft?
Deals 1 damage every 1.25 seconds at level I but can't kill you (stops at half a heart).
How do you get Poison?
Potions of Poison (brewed with a Spider Eye), cave spider bites on Normal and Hard, bee stings, the Bogged's arrows, and eating a Spider Eye, Poisonous Potato or Pufferfish.
How do you remove Poison?
Drink milk (Milk Bucket) or wait for it to wear off.
Any tips for Poison?
Poison can't kill you but leaves you on half a heart, so don't keep fighting while poisoned. Undead mobs are immune.
What is the command for Poison?
/effect give @s minecraft:poison 30 0 gives level I for 30 seconds.