How to Make Splash Potion of Slow Falling in Minecraft
Splash PotionSlow Falling
When thrown, grants slow falling to nearby players and some mobs.
Effects
Slow Falling
Level 1Reduces falling speed and prevents fall damage
Normal1:30
Extended4:00
Variants & Upgrades
How to Upgrade
- Add Redstone Dust to extend duration to 4:00.
- 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 Splash Potion of Slow Falling
Perfect for safely descending from great heights or elytra landings.
Pro Tips
- Aim at the ground near multiple targets to affect them all at once
- Consider using Redstone to extend the duration for important adventures
- Carry multiple potions of different types for various situations
- Store in a hotbar slot for quick access during emergencies
Minecraft Splash Potion of Slow Falling Guide
Splash Potion of Slow Falling is one of the most useful potions in Minecraft. It provides the Slow Falling effect, which reduces falling speed and prevents fall damage.
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 Splash Potion of Slow Falling, 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 Potion of Slow Falling as described in its own brewing guide.
- Gunpowder: Dropped by creepers, ghasts, and witches. Also found in dungeon chests.