How to Make Potion of Slowness in Minecraft
Normal Potion
Slowness Reduces movement speed, making it harder to move quickly. Useful in PvP combat.
Effects
Slowness
Level 1 (4 enhanced)
Reduces movement speed by 15%
Normal1:30
Extended4:00
Enhanced0:20
Usage Tips
When to Use Potion of Slowness
This potion can be useful in various situations depending on your gameplay style.
Pro Tips
- 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
Fun Fact
Basically anti-Swiftness: the passive-aggressive sibling of Speed potions.
Extra Notes
- Level IV (enhanced) is short—use tactically, not for long control.
- Splash versions can stall pursuers while you elytra away.
Minecraft Potion of Slowness Guide
Potion of Slowness is one of the most useful potions in Minecraft. It provides the Slowness effect, which reduces movement speed by 15%.
Brewing Requirements
To brew Potion of Slowness, 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 Swiftness as described in its own brewing guide.
- Fermented Spider Eye: Crafted by combining a spider eye, brown mushroom, and sugar in a crafting table.