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Poison Effect in Minecraft
Poison 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
Poison is a harmful status effect in Minecraft. Drains health over time but cannot kill you. 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.
Poison at a glance
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Harmful |
| Effect | Drains health over time but cannot kill you |
| ID | poison |
Poison command
Java Edition
/effect give @s poison 60 1Bedrock Edition
/effect @s poison 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 Poison without commands
Look at the potions guide for brewing recipes, and remember that beacons, golden apples, suspicious stew and some mobs also apply effects.
Poison FAQ
What does Poison do in Minecraft?
Drains health over time but cannot kill you.
What is the Poison effect command?
On Java use /effect give @s poison 60 1. On Bedrock use /effect @s poison 60 1.
How do I remove Poison?
Run /effect clear @s poison on Java, or /effect @s clear on Bedrock, or drink milk.