How brewing works
Almost every potion follows the same path: Water Bottle, then Nether Wart to make an Awkward Potion, then the ingredient for the effect. After that you can add one modifier. Redstone makes it last longer, Glowstone makes it stronger, but never both on the same potion.
Gunpowder turns any potion into a splash potion, and Dragon’s Breath turns a splash potion into a lingering one. The browser above shows every step, and the generator builds Java /give commands for potions you can’t brew, like custom effect mixes for maps.
How to use it
- 01
Put up to three water bottles in the bottom slots of a Brewing Stand and Blaze Powder in the fuel slot.
- 02
Add the ingredients in the top slot one at a time, in the order shown. Each step takes about 20 seconds.
- 03
Pick the bottle type to see how the duration changes.
Good to know
- A Fermented Spider Eye flips many effects: Swiftness becomes Slowness, Healing becomes Harming and Night Vision becomes Invisibility.
- Splash potions last about 3/4 of the normal time, lingering ones 1/4 and tipped arrows 1/8.
- Weakness doesn’t need Nether Wart: add a Fermented Spider Eye straight to a Water Bottle.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make tipped arrows?
In Java, surround a lingering potion with eight arrows on a crafting table. In Bedrock, use arrows on a cauldron filled with the potion.
Why can’t I brew Luck or Decay?
They have no brewing recipe. Luck (Java) and Decay (Bedrock) only exist in Creative or through commands.
Do the commands work in any version?
They’re for Java. Pick your version in the generator, because newer versions use a different item format.
Can I use Redstone and Glowstone on the same potion?
No. A potion is either longer or stronger. Some, like Healing, only accept Glowstone, and a few accept neither.
How do I get Dragon’s Breath?
During the ender dragon fight, use an empty bottle on the purple cloud the dragon breathes.
What fuels a brewing stand?
Blaze Powder. One powder lasts for 20 brews, and each brew handles up to three bottles.
