How to Make Potion of Strength in Minecraft
Normal PotionStrength
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
Variants & Upgrades
How to Upgrade
- Add Redstone Dust to extend duration to 8:00.
- Add Glowstone Dust to upgrade to level 2 for 1:30.
- 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 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.
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 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.