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