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Slowness

HarmfulParticle colorJava 26.3

Slowness is a status effect in Minecraft (Harmful). Reduces walking speed by 15% per level. Potions that give it: Potion of Slowness, Potion of the Turtle Master. Below: what it does at each level and every source (Java 26.3).

Type
Harmful
Level I
Speed -15%
Potions
2

Slowness by level

Game data

Exact values at each level (amplifier + 1).

LevelEffect
ISpeed -15%
IISpeed -30%
IIISpeed -45%
IVSpeed -60%
VSpeed -75%

How to get Slowness

Potions and foods that give Slowness, with duration and level.

Potions of Slowness, Potions of the Turtle Master, and the tipped arrows strays shoot.

Potions

Slowness tips

The Turtle Master's Slowness leaves you nearly unable to move, so drink it only when you plan to stand your ground.

Slowness command

Gives Slowness I for 30 seconds (raise the last number for higher levels):

/effect give @s minecraft:slowness 30 0

Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this

Reduces walking speed by 15% per level. Potions that give it: Potion of Slowness, Potion of the Turtle Master.

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Slowness effect FAQ (Java 26.3)

What does Slowness do in Minecraft?

Reduces walking speed by 15% per level.

How do you get Slowness?

Potions of Slowness, Potions of the Turtle Master, and the tipped arrows strays shoot.

How do you remove Slowness?

Drink milk (Milk Bucket) or wait for it to wear off.

Any tips for Slowness?

The Turtle Master's Slowness leaves you nearly unable to move, so drink it only when you plan to stand your ground.

What is the command for Slowness?

/effect give @s minecraft:slowness 30 0 gives level I for 30 seconds.