How to Make Lingering Potion of Harming in Minecraft

Lingering Potion
Instant Damage Creates a cloud that damages players and mobs in the area, but heals undead mobs.
Effects
Instant Damage
Level 1 (2 enhanced)
Instantly causes 3 damage points (1.5 hearts) when in the effect cloud
NormalInstant (cloud lasts 30 seconds)
EnhancedInstant (cloud lasts 30 seconds)
Brewing Recipe
Step-by-step instructions
- First brew a Splash Potion of Harming.
- Place the Splash Potion of Harming in the bottom slot of a brewing stand.
- Place Dragon's Breath in the top ingredient slot.
- Wait for the brewing process to complete.
Ingredients Needed:




Brewing Process:



Related Potions
Other potions with similar effects
Usage Tips
When to Use Lingering Potion of Harming
This potion can be useful in various situations depending on your gameplay style.
Pro Tips
- Place strategically to create effect zones in combat or for team buffs
- Consider using Redstone to extend the duration for important adventures
- For tough battles, the enhanced version (with Glowstone) provides stronger effects
- Carry multiple potions of different types for various situations
- Store in a hotbar slot for quick access during emergencies
Minecraft Lingering Potion of Harming Guide
Lingering Potion of Harming is one of the most useful potions in Minecraft. It provides the Instant Damage effect, which instantly causes 3 damage points (1.5 hearts) when in the effect cloud.
Brewing Requirements
To brew Lingering Potion of Harming, 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 Splash Potion of Harming as described in its own brewing guide.
- Dragon's Breath: Collected using glass bottles when the Ender Dragon uses its breath attack.