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