The /effect command in Minecraft lets you give or remove a potion effect from a player. Whether to increase strength, speed or even inflict a harmful effect such as blindness, this Minecraft command offers great flexibility in customizing the gaming experience.
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/effect command syntax
The syntax of the /effect command varies between Minecraft versions.
Java Edition (1.13 and later)
To give an effect :
/effect give <targets> <effect> [seconds] [amplifier] [hideParticles]To delete an effect :
/effect clear <targets> [effect]Java Edition (1.8 to 1.12)
To give an effect :
/effect <player> <effect> [seconds] [amplifier] [hideParticles]To remove an effect :
/effect <player> clearThe arguments are as follows :
targetsorplayer: the name of the player or a target selector.effect: the name of the potion effect.seconds: effect duration in seconds (optional, default 30 seconds).amplifier: effect level (optional, default 0).hideParticles: whether or not to hide effect particles (optional, default false).
How to enter the /effect command
- Open the chat window by pressing the
Tkey (Java Edition) or by using the command corresponding to your version. - Type the
/effectcommand followed by the appropriate arguments. - Press
Enterto execute the command.
Examples of use
- To give the Force IV effect to a player called Keither for 45 seconds :
/effect Keither minecraft:strength 45 3 - To give the Improved Jump II effect to a player for 50 seconds :
/effect Keither 8 50 1 - To remove all effects from a player :
/effect Keither clear
Additional information
- The
/effectcommand is available in Java, Pocket Edition, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition and Education Edition. - Effects can be beneficial or harmful
- The amplifier is used to increase the effect level, for example, an amplifier of 3 will give a Force IV effect.
Using the /effect command, you can customize the game experience by adding player-specific effects, which can add an extra dimension to your Minecraft adventures.
