How to Make Potion of the Turtle Master in Minecraft
Normal PotionSlowness 4Resistance 3
Grants high damage resistance but severely reduces movement speed, perfect for tanking damage.
Effects
Slowness
Level 4 (6 enhanced)Reduces movement speed by 60% (IV) or 90% (VI)
Normal0:20
Extended0:40
Enhanced0:20
Resistance
Level 3 (4 enhanced)Reduces incoming damage by 60% (III) or 80% (IV)
Normal0:20
Extended0:40
Enhanced0:20
Variants & Upgrades
How to Upgrade
- Add Redstone Dust to extend duration to 0:40.
- Add Glowstone Dust to upgrade to level 6 for 0:20.
- 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 the Turtle Master
This potion can be useful in various situations depending on your gameplay style.
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
You become a walking fortress… a very slow, determined fortress.
Extra Notes
- Better suited for boss arenas than long travel.
- Splash version can prep a whole team before a raid.
Minecraft Potion of the Turtle Master Guide
Potion of the Turtle Master is one of the most useful potions in Minecraft. It provides the Slowness effect, which reduces movement speed by 60% (iv) or 90% (vi).
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 the Turtle Master, 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.
- Turtle Shell: Crafted from 5 scutes, which are dropped by baby turtles when they grow into adults.