How to Make Potion of Invisibility in Minecraft
Normal PotionInvisibility
Makes the drinker invisible to other players and most mobs, though armor and held items remain visible.
Effects
Invisibility
Level 1Makes the user invisible (armor and held items remain visible)
Normal3:00
Extended8:00
Variants & Upgrades
How to Upgrade
- Add Redstone Dust to extend duration to 8:00.
- Add Gunpowder to convert to a Splash potion (affects an area on impact).
- Add Dragon's Breath to a Splash potion to create a Lingering potion (leaves an effect cloud).
Quick Use Cases
- Normal: best for self-use before fights or exploration.
- Splash: great for teammates or tagging multiple mobs at once.
- Lingering: create temporary zones (defense, crowd control, or team buffs).
Usage Tips
When to Use Potion of Invisibility
Great for stealth, PvP, or avoiding hostile mobs.
Pro Tips
- Consider using Redstone to extend the duration for important adventures
- Carry multiple potions of different types for various situations
- Store in a hotbar slot for quick access during emergencies
Fun Fact
Invisibility: great until you forget you're holding a bright torch like a wandering lighthouse.
Extra Notes
- Hostile mobs with area detection (like wardens) still have counters—don't rely on it blindly.
- Remove armor for full effect; even boots give you away.
Minecraft Potion of Invisibility Guide
Potion of Invisibility is one of the most useful potions in Minecraft. It provides the Invisibility effect, which makes the user invisible (armor and held items remain visible).
Removal & Version Notes
- Milk removes all active potion effects instantly—carry a bucket to counter negative effects or to reset before switching strategies.
- Potions behave similarly across recent Java and Bedrock editions; if timings seem off, verify your game version as balance tweaks occasionally change durations or levels.
Brewing Requirements
To brew Potion of Invisibility, you'll need a brewing stand powered by blaze powder. The brewing stand is crafted using 1 blaze rod and 3 cobblestone blocks. You'll also need the specific ingredients mentioned in the recipe above.
Where to Find the Ingredients
- Base Potion: You'll need to first create Potion of Night Vision as described in its own brewing guide.
- Fermented Spider Eye: Crafted by combining a spider eye, brown mushroom, and sugar in a crafting table.