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Health Boost Effect in Minecraft
Health Boost 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
Health Boost is a beneficial status effect in Minecraft. Raises your maximum health. 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.
Health Boost at a glance
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Beneficial |
| Effect | Raises your maximum health |
| ID | health_boost |
Health Boost command
Java Edition
/effect give @s health_boost 60 1Bedrock Edition
/effect @s health_boost 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 Health Boost without commands
Look at the potions guide for brewing recipes, and remember that beacons, golden apples, suspicious stew and some mobs also apply effects.
Health Boost FAQ
What does Health Boost do in Minecraft?
Raises your maximum health.
What is the Health Boost effect command?
On Java use /effect give @s health_boost 60 1. On Bedrock use /effect @s health_boost 60 1.
How do I remove Health Boost?
Run /effect clear @s health_boost on Java, or /effect @s clear on Bedrock, or drink milk.