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This content has appeared in development versions for Fourth Drop 2026, but the full update adding it has not been released yet.
A potion of Freezing is a potion that provides the Freezing effect when consumed.
Obtaining
Brewing
| Name | Ingredients | Brewing recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Potion of Freezing | Ice Ball + Awkward Potion |
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| Extended Potion of Freezing | Redstone Dust + Potion of Freezing |
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| Splash Potion of Freezing | Gunpowder + Potion of Freezing |
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| Lingering Potion of Freezing | Dragon's Breath + Splash Potion of Freezing |
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Usage
Effect
| Potion type | Tier | Duration | Effect | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potion | 1 | Regular: 0:45 Extended: 1:30 |
 Freezing
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The Freezing effect reduces the player's speed and jump height, as well as causing continuous damage over time. Can be nullified by wearing leather armor. |
| Splash potion | 1 | Regular: 0:45 Extended: 1:30 | ||
| Lingering potion | 1 | Regular: 0:11 Extended: 0:22 |
Crafting ingredient
| Name | Ingredients | Crafting recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow of Freezing | Arrow + Lingering Potion of Freezing |
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Sounds
Main article: Potion § Sounds
Data values
ID
| Name | Identifier | Form | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|
 Potion of Freezing | potion | Item | item |
 Splash Potion of Freezing | splash_potion | Item | item |
 Lingering Potion of Freezing | lingering_potion | Item | item |
| Name | Identifier | Numeric ID | Form | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potion of Freezing | potion | 430 | Item | potion |
| Splash Potion of Freezing | splash_potion | 571 | Item | potion |
| Lingering Potion of Freezing | lingering_potion | 572 | Item | potion |
Metadata
In Bedrock Edition:
| Potion | Regular | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| Potion of Freezing |
47 | 48 |
Achievements
| Icon | Achievement | In-game description | Actual requirements (if different) | Gamerscore earned | Trophy type (PS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS4 | Other | |||||
 |  | Local Brewery | Brew a potion. | Pick up a potion from a brewing stand potion slot. An already-created potion placed and removed qualifies. | 15 | Bronze |
Advancements
| Icon | Advancement | In-game description | Actual requirements (if different) |
|---|---|---|---|
  | Local Brewery | Brew a Potion | Take a potion, splash potion, lingering potion, or water bottle from a brewing stand potion slot. |
  | A Furious Cocktail | Have every potion effect applied at the same time | The source of the effects is irrelevant for the purposes of this advancement. Other status effects may be applied to the player, but are ignored for this advancement. |
 | How Did We Get Here? | Have every effect applied at the same time | Have all of these 34[until: JE 26.4]/35[upcoming: JE 26.4] status effects applied to the player at the same time:
The source of the effects is irrelevant for the purposes of this advancement. Other status effects may be applied to the player, but are ignored for this advancement. |
 | Husbandry | The world is full of friends and food | Consume anything that can be consumed, except for cake. |
History
Announcement
| September 26, 2026 |   Potions of Freezing were announced at Minecraft LIVE – September 2026. | ||||||
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Java Edition
| Upcoming Java Edition | |||||||
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| 26.4 | snap3 |  Added potions of Freezing. | |||||
Bedrock Edition
| Bedrock Edition | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.60 Experiment | Preview 26.60.29 |   Added potions of Freezing. | |||||
| Upcoming Bedrock Edition | |||||||
| 26.70 | Preview 26.70.20 | All features from the "Drop 4 of 2026" experiment have been implemented in vanilla. | |||||
Issues
Issues relating to "Potion of Freezing" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.
Gallery
Mojang images
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Kai with a potion of Freezing
In other media
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Steve freezing with a floating potion of freezing
