Potion of Poison

Potion of Poison

Potion of Poison.png: Infobox image for Potion of Poison the item in Minecraft

Splash Potion of Poison.png: Infobox image for Potion of Poison the item in Minecraft

Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Infobox image for Potion of Poison the item in Minecraft

Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison (00:11)
Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison (01:30) ExtendedInvicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (01:30) ExtendedInvicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison (00:22) Extended
Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison II (00:21) EnhancedInvicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison II (00:21) EnhancedInvicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison II (00:05) Enhanced
Rarity tier

Common

Consumption time

32 game ticks (1.6 seconds)

Always consumable

Yes

Renewable

Yes

Stackable

No

A potion of Poison is a potion that provides Poison when used.

Obtaining

Generated Loot

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition and Bedrock Edition
Splash Potion of Poison Trial Chambers Chamber dispenser 2–5 3.4%

In Bedrock Edition, the cauldron in a swamp hut has a 25% chance of containing a potion of Poison.

Brewing

Name Ingredients Brewing recipe
Potion of Poison Spider Eye +
Awkward Potion

Invicon Spider Eye.png: Inventory sprite for Spider Eye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spider Eye with description: Spider Eye

Invicon Awkward Potion.png: Inventory sprite for Awkward Potion in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Awkward Potion with description: Awkward Potion No EffectsInvicon Awkward Splash Potion.png: Inventory sprite for Awkward Splash Potion in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Awkward Splash Potion with description: Awkward Splash Potion No EffectsInvicon Awkward Lingering Potion.png: Inventory sprite for Awkward Lingering Potion in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Awkward Lingering Potion with description: Awkward Lingering Potion No Effects


Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Poison with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison (00:11)
Potion of Poison + Redstone Dust +
Potion of Poison

Invicon Redstone Dust.png: Inventory sprite for Redstone Dust in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Redstone Dust with description: Redstone Dust

Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Poison with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison (00:11)


Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison (01:30) ExtendedInvicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (01:30) ExtendedInvicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Poison with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison (00:22) Extended
Potion of Poison II Glowstone Dust +
Potion of Poison

Invicon Glowstone Dust.png: Inventory sprite for Glowstone Dust in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Glowstone Dust with description: Glowstone Dust

Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Poison with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison (00:11)


Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison II (00:21) EnhancedInvicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison II (00:21) EnhancedInvicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Poison with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison II (00:05) Enhanced
Splash Potion of Poison Gunpowder +
Potion of Poison

Invicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gunpowder with description: Gunpowder

Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison (01:30) ExtendedInvicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison II (00:21) Enhanced


Invicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (01:30) ExtendedInvicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison II (00:21) Enhanced
Lingering Potion of Poison Dragon's Breath +
Splash Potion of Poison

Invicon Dragon's Breath.png: Inventory sprite for Dragon's Breath in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dragon's Breath with description:

Invicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (01:30) ExtendedInvicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison II (00:21) Enhanced


Invicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Poison with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison (00:11)Invicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Poison with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison (00:22) ExtendedInvicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Poison with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison II (00:05) Enhanced

Usage

Effect

Potion type Tier Duration Effect Description
Potion 1 Regular: 0:45

Extended:
1:30‌[JE only]
2:00‌[BE only]

Poison Regular: Causes up to 36HP❤️ × 18 damage over time at a rate of 1 every 50 ticks, but does not reduce health below 1HP💔.

Extended: Causes up to 72HP❤️ × 36[JE only] or 96HP❤️ × 48[BE only] damage over time, but does not reduce health below 1HP💔

2 0:21.6‌[JE only]
0:22.5‌[BE only]
Causes up to 38HP❤️ × 19 damage over time, but does not reduce health below 1HP💔.
Splash Potion 1 Regular: 0:45

Extended:
1:30‌[JE only]
2:00‌[BE only]

Regular: Causes up to 36HP❤️ × 18 damage over time at a rate of 1 every 50 ticks, but does not reduce health below 1HP💔.

Extended: Causes up to 72HP❤️ × 36[JE only] or 96HP❤️ × 48[BE only] damage over time, but does not reduce health below 1HP💔

2 0:21.6‌[JE only]
0:22.5‌[BE only]
Causes up to 38HP❤️ × 19 damage over time, but does not reduce health below 1HP💔.
Lingering Potion 1 Regular: 0:11

Extended: 0:22

Regular: Causes up to 36HP❤️ × 18 damage over time at a rate of 1 every 50 ticks, but does not reduce health below 1HP💔.

Extended: Causes up to 72HP❤️ × 36[JE only] or 96HP❤️ × 48[BE only] damage over time, but does not reduce health below 1HP💔

2 0:05 Causes up to 38HP❤️ × 19 damage over time, but does not reduce health below 1HP💔.

Base potion

Potion of Poison is a base for brewing potions of Harming.

Name Ingredients Brewing recipe
Potion of Harming Fermented Spider Eye +
Potion of Poison

Invicon Fermented Spider Eye.png: Inventory sprite for Fermented Spider Eye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Fermented Spider Eye with description: Fermented Spider Eye

Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Poison with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison (00:11)


Invicon Potion of Harming.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Harming in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Harming with description: Potion of Harming Instant DamageInvicon Splash Potion of Harming.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Harming in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Harming with description: Splash Potion of Harming Instant DamageInvicon Lingering Potion of Harming.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Harming in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Harming with description: Lingering Potion of Harming Instant Damage
Potion of Harming II Fermented Spider Eye +
Potion of Poison II

Invicon Fermented Spider Eye.png: Inventory sprite for Fermented Spider Eye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Fermented Spider Eye with description: Fermented Spider Eye

Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Potion of Poison Poison II (00:21) EnhancedInvicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison II (00:21) EnhancedInvicon Lingering Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Poison with description: Lingering Potion of Poison Poison II (00:05) Enhanced


Invicon Potion of Harming.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Harming in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Harming with description: Potion of Harming Instant Damage II EnhancedInvicon Splash Potion of Harming.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Harming in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Harming with description: Splash Potion of Harming Instant Damage II EnhancedInvicon Lingering Potion of Harming.png: Inventory sprite for Lingering Potion of Harming in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lingering Potion of Harming with description: Lingering Potion of Harming Instant Damage II Enhanced

Crafting ingredient

Name Ingredients Crafting recipe
Arrow of Poison Arrow +
Lingering Potion of Poison

Sounds

Main article: Potion § Sounds

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormTranslation key
ItemSprite potion-of-poison.png: Sprite image for potion-of-poison in Minecraft Potion of PoisonpotionItemitem.minecraft.potion.effect.poison
ItemSprite splash-potion-of-poison.png: Sprite image for splash-potion-of-poison in Minecraft Splash Potion of Poisonsplash_potionItemitem.minecraft.splash_potion.effect.poison
ItemSprite lingering-potion-of-poison.png: Sprite image for lingering-potion-of-poison in Minecraft Lingering Potion of Poisonlingering_potionItemitem.minecraft.lingering_potion.effect.poison

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormTranslation key
ItemSprite potion-of-poison.png: Sprite image for potion-of-poison in Minecraft Potion of Poisonpotion426Itempotion.poison.name
ItemSprite splash-potion-of-poison.png: Sprite image for splash-potion-of-poison in Minecraft Splash Potion of Poisonsplash_potion561Itempotion.poison.splash.name
ItemSprite lingering-potion-of-poison.png: Sprite image for lingering-potion-of-poison in Minecraft Lingering Potion of Poisonlingering_potion562Itempotion.poison.linger.name


Metadata

In Bedrock Edition:

Potion Regular Extended Enhanced
ItemSprite potion-of-poison.png: Sprite image for potion-of-poison in Minecraft Potion of Poison 25 26 27

Item data

Java Edition:

Normal potions use a "potion" tag inside "potion_contents" component to indicate the potion type.

Potion Regular Extended Level II
Potion of Poison poison long_poison strong_poison

Bedrock Edition:

Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
Local BreweryBrew a potion.Pick up a potion from a brewing stand potion slot. An already-created potion placed and removed qualifies.15Bronze
Taste of Your Own MedicinePoison a witch with a splash potion.Throw a splash potion of poison at a witch (by facing the witch and pressing the use key).20Silver

Advancements

IconAdvancementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)
Local BreweryBrew a PotionPick up an item from a brewing stand potion slot. This does not need to be a potion. Water bottles or even glass bottles can also trigger this advancement.
A Furious CocktailHave every potion effect applied at the same time The source of the effects is irrelevant for the purposes of this advancement. Other status effects may be applied to the player, but are ignored for this advancement.
How Did We Get Here?Have every effect applied at the same time

The source of the effects is irrelevant for the purposes of this advancement. Other status effects may be applied to the player, but are ignored for this advancement.

This is a hidden advancement, meaning that it can be viewed by the player only after completing it, regardless of if its child advancement(s), if any, have been completed.
HusbandryThe world is full of friends and foodConsume anything that can be consumed, except for cake.

History

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.0.1Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3Added potion of Poison
Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4 Added splash potion of Poison.
1.3.112w22aPotions of Poison are added to the Creative inventory. The extended-enhanced version (both extended time and level II) also exists in the inventory.
1.4.212w38aAdded witches, which can throw splash potions of Poison to fight the player. These are projectiles and cannot be picked up.
1.513w09cExtended-enhanced potions of Poison no longer exist in the Creative inventory.
1.915w31aRemoved extended-enhanced potions of Poison.[verify]
15w33aThe duration of extended potions of Poison has been reduced from 2:00 to 1:30. The duration of strong potions of Poison has been reduced from 0:22.5 to 0:21.6.
15w33aAdded lingering potion of Poison.
1.1418w43a Changed the textures of potions of Poison.
1.19.4Pre-release 3 Changed the textures of potions of Poison.
1.20.3
Experiment
Update 1.21
23w45aSplash potion of Poison can now generate in trial chambers dispensers.

Bedrock Edition

Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.12.1build 1 Added potion of Poison with its splash variant.
Pocket Edition
1.0.0alpha 0.17.0.1 Added lingering potions of Poison.
Bedrock Edition
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 Changed the textures of potions of Poison.
1.19.80Preview 1.19.80.21Changed potion colors for the splash potion of Poison.
1.20.60
Experiment
Update 1.21
Preview 1.20.60.20Splash potion of Poison can now generate in trial chambers dispensers.

Legacy Concole Edition

Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU7CU11.001.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added potion of Poison with its splash variant.
TU46CU361.381.381.38Patch 15 Added lingering potion of Poison. The duration of extended potions of Poison has been reduced from 2:00 to 1:30. The duration of strong potions of Poison has been reduced from 0:22.5 to 0:21.6.
TU57CU491.571.561.56Patch 271.0.7The duration of extended potions of Poison has been increased from 1:30 back to 2:00. The duration of strong potions of Poison has been increased from 0:21.6 back to 0:22.5.
1.90 Changed the textures of potions of Poison.

New Nintendo 3DS Edition

New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added potion of Poison with its splash variant.
1.7.10 Added lingering potions of Poison.

Issues

Issues relating to "Potion of Poison" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

See also

Trivia

  • A potion of Poison II lasts for 22.5 seconds, but it is displayed as 22 seconds because the item hover display shows truncated integer values.

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