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Blindness Effect in Minecraft
Blindness status effect in Minecraft: what it does, the Java and Bedrock effect commands and how to remove it.
| Type | Status effect |
|---|
Data checked Nov 6, 2026
Blindness is a harmful status effect in Minecraft. Limits how far you can see. You can get it from potions, food, beacons, mobs or commands. This page shows the effect, how to apply it with a command on Java Edition and Bedrock Edition and common questions.
Blindness at a glance
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Harmful |
| Effect | Limits how far you can see |
| ID | blindness |
Blindness command
Java Edition
/effect give @s blindness 60 1Bedrock Edition
/effect @s blindness 60 1The first number is the duration in seconds and the second is the amplifier, where 0 is level I and 1 is level II. Add true at the end to hide the particles. Build any combination with the effect command generator and clear it with /effect clear @s. The /effect wiki page has the full syntax.
How to get Blindness without commands
Look at the potions guide for brewing recipes, and remember that beacons, golden apples, suspicious stew and some mobs also apply effects.
Blindness FAQ
What does Blindness do in Minecraft?
Limits how far you can see.
What is the Blindness effect command?
On Java use /effect give @s blindness 60 1. On Bedrock use /effect @s blindness 60 1.
How do I remove Blindness?
Run /effect clear @s blindness on Java, or /effect @s clear on Bedrock, or drink milk.