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