How to Make Potion of Leaping in Minecraft
Normal PotionJump Boost
Increases jump height, allowing you to reach higher places and clear larger gaps.
Effects
Jump Boost
Level 1 (2 enhanced)Increases jump height
Normal3:00
Extended8:00
Enhanced1:30
Variants & Upgrades
How to Upgrade
- Add Redstone Dust to extend duration to 8:00.
- Add Glowstone Dust to upgrade to level 2 for 1:30.
- Add Gunpowder to convert to a Splash potion (affects an area on impact).
- Add Dragon's Breath to a Splash potion to create a Lingering potion (leaves an effect cloud).
Quick Use Cases
- Normal: best for self-use before fights or exploration.
- Splash: great for teammates or tagging multiple mobs at once.
- Lingering: create temporary zones (defense, crowd control, or team buffs).
Usage Tips
When to Use Potion of Leaping
Helpful for parkour challenges or reaching high places.
Pro Tips
- Consider using Redstone to extend the duration for important adventures
- For tough battles, the enhanced version (with Glowstone) provides stronger effects
- Carry multiple potions of different types for various situations
- Store in a hotbar slot for quick access during emergencies
Fun Fact
Pairs with Slow Falling for mid-air ballerina energy.
Extra Notes
- Jump boost reduces fall damage slightly—still bring boots.
- Level II is niche; extended > enhanced in most survival exploration.
Minecraft Potion of Leaping Guide
Potion of Leaping is one of the most useful potions in Minecraft. It provides the Jump Boost effect, which increases jump height.
Removal & Version Notes
- Milk removes all active potion effects instantly—carry a bucket to counter negative effects or to reset before switching strategies.
- Potions behave similarly across recent Java and Bedrock editions; if timings seem off, verify your game version as balance tweaks occasionally change durations or levels.
Brewing Requirements
To brew Potion of Leaping, you'll need a brewing stand powered by blaze powder. The brewing stand is crafted using 1 blaze rod and 3 cobblestone blocks. You'll also need the specific ingredients mentioned in the recipe above.
Where to Find the Ingredients
- Base Potion: You'll need to first create Awkward Potion as described in its own brewing guide.
- Rabbit's Foot: Rare drop from killing rabbits. The drop chance can be increased with the Looting enchantment.