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