How to Make Lingering Potion of Harming in Minecraft
Lingering PotionInstant Damage
Creates a cloud that damages players and mobs in the area, but heals undead mobs.
Effects
Instant Damage
Level 1 (2 enhanced)Instantly causes 3 damage points (1.5 hearts) when in the effect cloud
NormalInstant (cloud lasts 30 seconds)
EnhancedInstant (cloud lasts 30 seconds)
Variants & Upgrades
How to Upgrade
- Add Glowstone Dust to upgrade to level 2 for Instant (cloud lasts 30 seconds).
- 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 Lingering Potion of Harming
This potion can be useful in various situations depending on your gameplay style.
Pro Tips
- Place strategically to create effect zones in combat or for team buffs
- 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
Minecraft Lingering Potion of Harming Guide
Lingering Potion of Harming is one of the most useful potions in Minecraft. It provides the Instant Damage effect, which instantly causes 3 damage points (1.5 hearts) when in the effect cloud.
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 Lingering Potion of Harming, 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 Splash Potion of Harming as described in its own brewing guide.
- Dragon's Breath: Collected using glass bottles when the Ender Dragon uses its breath attack.