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