How to Make Potion of Strength in Minecraft

Potion of Strength
Normal Potion
Strength

Increases melee attack damage, making weapons more effective against enemies.

Effects

Strength

Level 1 (2 enhanced)

Increases melee attack damage by 3 points

Normal3:00
Extended8:00
Enhanced1:30

Usage Tips

When to Use Potion of Strength

Use before combat to increase your damage output against enemies.

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

Makes wooden swords feel slightly less like enthusiastic toothpicks.

Extra Notes

  • Level II is best for burst fights; extended shines in raids or long caves.
  • Critical hits stack with the bonus—jump responsibly.

Minecraft Potion of Strength Guide

Potion of Strength is one of the most useful potions in Minecraft. It provides the Strength effect, which increases melee attack damage by 3 points.

Brewing Requirements

To brew Potion of Strength, 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 Awkward Potion as described in its own brewing guide.
  • Blaze Powder: Crafted from blaze rods, which are dropped by blazes in the Nether.

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