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Potion of Slowness

Potion of Slowness

A potion of Slowness is a potion that provides Slowness when used.

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Contents (19)
  1. Obtaining
  2. Brewing
  3. Usage
  4. Effect
  5. Crafting ingredient
  6. Sounds
  7. Data values
  8. ID
  9. Metadata
  10. Item data
  11. Achievements
  12. Advancements
  13. History
  14. Java Edition
  15. Bedrock Edition
  16. Legacy Console Edition
  17. New Nintendo 3DS Edition
  18. Issues
  19. See also
Potion of Slowness
Potion of Slowness.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Potion of Slowness'
Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Potion of Slowness'
Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Potion of Slowness'
Invicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness (00:22) When Applied: -15% Speed
Invicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness (04:00) When Applied: -15% Speed ExtendedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (04:00) When Applied: -15% Speed ExtendedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:00) When Applied: -15% Speed Extended
Invicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness IV (00:20) When Applied: -60% Speed EnhancedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness IV (00:20) When Applied: -60% Speed EnhancedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness IV (00:05) When Applied: -60% Speed Enhanced
Rarity tier
  Common
Consumption time 32 game ticks (1.6 seconds)
Always consumable Yes
Renewable Yes
Stackable No

A potion of Slowness is a potion that provides Slowness when used.

Obtaining

In Bedrock Edition, the cauldron in a swamp hut has a 10% chance of containing a potion of Slowness.

Brewing

Name Ingredients Brewing recipe
Potion of Slowness Fermented Spider Eye +
Potion of Swiftness

Invicon Fermented Spider Eye.png: Inventory sprite for Fermented Spider Eye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Fermented Spider Eye with description: Fermented Spider Eye

Invicon Potion of Swiftness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Swiftness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Swiftness with description: Potion of Swiftness Speed (03:00) When Applied: +20% SpeedInvicon Splash Potion of Swiftness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Swiftness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Swiftness with description: Splash Potion of Swiftness Speed (03:00) When Applied: +20% SpeedInvicon Lingering Potion of Swiftness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Swiftness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Swiftness with description: Lingering Potion of Swiftness Speed (00:45) When Applied: +20% Speed


Invicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Slowness with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness (00:22) When Applied: -15% Speed
Potion of Slowness Fermented Spider Eye +
Potion of Leaping

Invicon Fermented Spider Eye.png: Inventory sprite for Fermented Spider Eye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Fermented Spider Eye with description: Fermented Spider Eye

Invicon Potion of Leaping.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Leaping in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Leaping with description: Potion of Leaping Jump Boost (03:00) When Applied: +1 Safe Fall DistanceInvicon Splash Potion of Leaping.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Leaping in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Leaping with description: Splash Potion of Leaping Jump Boost (03:00) When Applied: +1 Safe Fall DistanceInvicon Lingering Potion of Leaping.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Leaping in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Leaping with description: Lingering Potion of Leaping Jump Boost (00:45) When Applied: +1 Safe Fall Distance


Invicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Slowness with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness (00:22) When Applied: -15% Speed
Extended Potion of Slowness Redstone Dust +
Potion of Slowness

Invicon Redstone Dust.png: Inventory sprite for Redstone Dust in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Redstone Dust with description: Redstone Dust

Invicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Slowness with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness (00:22) When Applied: -15% Speed


Invicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness (04:00) When Applied: -15% Speed ExtendedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (04:00) When Applied: -15% Speed ExtendedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Slowness with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:00) When Applied: -15% Speed Extended
Potion of Slowness IV Glowstone Dust +
Potion of Slowness

Invicon Glowstone Dust.png: Inventory sprite for Glowstone Dust in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Glowstone Dust with description: Glowstone Dust

Invicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Slowness with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness (00:22) When Applied: -15% Speed


Invicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness IV (00:20) When Applied: -60% Speed EnhancedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness IV (00:20) When Applied: -60% Speed EnhancedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Slowness with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness IV (00:05) When Applied: -60% Speed Enhanced
Splash Potion of Slowness Gunpowder +
Potion of Slowness

Invicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gunpowder with description: Gunpowder

Invicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness (04:00) When Applied: -15% Speed ExtendedInvicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness IV (00:20) When Applied: -60% Speed Enhanced


Invicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (04:00) When Applied: -15% Speed ExtendedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness IV (00:20) When Applied: -60% Speed Enhanced
Lingering Potion of Slowness Dragon's Breath +
Splash Potion of Slowness

Invicon Dragon's Breath.png: Inventory sprite for Dragon's Breath in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dragon's Breath with description:

Invicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness (04:00) When Applied: -15% Speed ExtendedInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash Potion of Slowness Slowness IV (00:20) When Applied: -60% Speed Enhanced


Invicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Slowness with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness (00:22) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Slowness with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:00) When Applied: -15% Speed ExtendedInvicon Lingering Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Slowness with description: Lingering Potion of Slowness Slowness IV (00:05) When Applied: -60% Speed Enhanced

Usage

Effect

Slowness reduces movement speed. Movement includes walking, sprinting, sneaking, crawling, and swimming. If the a player or mob is riding another mob, Slowness only reduces the speed of the ridden mob if that mob has the effect. The speed of the rider does not matter.

Potion type Tier Duration Effect Description
Potion 1 Regular: 1:30

Extended: 4:00

Slowness Slows players and mobs by 15%.
4 0:21.6‌[JE only]
0:22.5‌[BE only] 		Slows players and mobs by 60%.
Splash Potion 1 Regular: 1:30

Extended: 4:00

Slows players and mobs by 15%.
4 0:21.6‌[JE only]
0:22.5‌[BE only] 		Slows players and mobs by 60%.
Lingering Potion 1 Regular: 0:22

Extended: 1:00

Slows players and mobs by 15%.
4 0:05 Slows players and mobs by 60%.

Crafting ingredient

Name Ingredients Crafting recipe
Arrow of Slowness Arrow +
Lingering Potion of Slowness

Sounds

Main article: Potion § Sounds

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierForm Translation key
ItemSprite potion-of-slowness.png: Sprite image for potion-of-slowness in Minecraft Potion of SlownesspotionItem item.minecraft.potion.effect.slowness
ItemSprite splash-potion-of-slowness.png: Sprite image for splash-potion-of-slowness in Minecraft Splash Potion of Slownesssplash_potionItem item.minecraft.splash_potion.effect.slowness
ItemSprite lingering-potion-of-slowness.png: Sprite image for lingering-potion-of-slowness in Minecraft Lingering Potion of Slownesslingering_potionItem item.minecraft.lingering_potion.effect.slowness

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID Form Translation key
ItemSprite potion-of-slowness.png: Sprite image for potion-of-slowness in Minecraft Potion of Slownesspotion426Item potion.slowness.name
ItemSprite splash-potion-of-slowness.png: Sprite image for splash-potion-of-slowness in Minecraft Splash Potion of Slownesssplash_potion561Item potion.slowness.splash.name
ItemSprite lingering-potion-of-slowness.png: Sprite image for lingering-potion-of-slowness in Minecraft Lingering Potion of Slownesslingering_potion562Item potion.slowness.linger.name

Metadata

In Bedrock Edition:

Potion Regular Extended Enhanced
ItemSprite potion-of-slowness.png: Sprite image for potion-of-slowness in Minecraft Potion of Slowness 17 18 42

Item data

See also: Potion § Item data

Java Edition:

See also: Data component format

Normal potions use a "potion" tag inside "potion_contents" component to indicate the potion type.

Potion Regular Extended Level II
Potion of Slowness slowness long_slowness strong_slowness

Bedrock Edition:

See also: Bedrock Edition level format/Item format
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Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
Local BreweryBrew a potion.Pick up a potion from a brewing stand potion slot. An already-created potion placed and removed qualifies.15Bronze

Advancements

IconAdvancementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)
Local BreweryBrew a PotionTake a potion, splash potion, lingering potion, or water bottle from a brewing stand potion slot.
A Furious CocktailHave 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

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.

This is a hidden advancement, meaning that it can be viewed by the player only after completing it, regardless of if its child advancement(s), if any, have been completed.
HusbandryThe world is full of friends and foodConsume anything that can be consumed, except for cake.
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History

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.0.0Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4 Added splash potion of Slowness.
1.3.112w22a Added potion of Slowness to the Creative inventory.
1.4.212w38a Added witches, which can throw splash potions of Slowness to fight the player. These are projectiles and cannot be picked up.
1.915w31a Potions of Slowness can no longer be brewed from potions of Fire Resistance.
15w33a Added lingering potion of Slowness.
1.1318w07a Added potion of Slowness V.
18w19a Potions of Slowness V have been replaced by potions of Slowness IV.
1.1418w43a Changed the textures of potions of Slowness.
1.19.4pre3 Changed color of potion of Slowness.
1.20.3
Experiment
Update 1.21		23w45a Splash potion of Slowness can now generate in trial chambers dispensers.

Bedrock Edition

Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.12.1build 1 Added potions of Slowness with its splash variant.
v0.14.0build 1 Added witches, which can throw splash potions of Slowness to fight the player. These are projectiles and cannot be picked up.
Swamp huts now generate cauldrons filled with 1-3 bottles of a random potion, which has a 10% chance to be a potion of Slowness. This makes potions of Slowness obtainable in Survival without brewing.
Pocket Edition
1.0.0alpha 0.17.0.1 Added lingering potions of Slowness.
Bedrock Edition
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 The textures for potions of Slowness have been changed.
1.16.0beta 1.15.0.51 Added potions of Slowness IV.
1.19.80Preview 1.19.80.21 Removed the enchantment glint from potions of Slowness.
1.20.0Preview 1.20.0.20 The textures for potions of Slowness have been changed.
1.20.60
Experiment
Update 1.21		Preview 1.20.60.20 Splash potion of Slowness can now generate in trial chambers dispensers.

Legacy Console Edition

Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU7CU11.001.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added potions of Slowness with its splash variant.
TU46CU361.381.381.38Patch 15 Added lingering potion of Slowness.
1.90 The textures for potions of Slowness and lingering potions of Slowness have been changed.

New Nintendo 3DS Edition

New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added potion of Slowness with its splash variant.
1.7.10 Added lingering potions of Slowness.

Issues

Issues relating to "Potion of Slowness" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

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