How long does the Splash Potion of Slow Falling effect last?

In Java Edition, it lasts 4 minutes. In Bedrock and other editions, it lasts 3 minutes. You can extend the duration by starting with an extended Potion of Slow Falling (8:00) instead.

Where do I find gunpowder?

Gunpowder drops from Creepers when you kill them. You can also find it in various loot chests in structures like dungeons, temples, and shipwrecks.

Can I make other splash potions this way?

Yes. Any regular potion can become a splash potion by adding gunpowder to a brewing stand. Just swap out the regular potion for whatever effect you want.

What's the difference between splash, lingering, and regular potions?

Regular potions must be drunk. Splash potions are thrown and affect a small area. Lingering potions create a cloud effect that lasts longer. You make lingering potions by combining splash potions with dragon's breath.

Can I use this in PvP?

Yes, it's actually really useful in PvP. Throw it at an enemy to slow their fall, which can save them or mess up their strategy depending on the situation.

How to Craft Splash Potion of Slow Falling

How to Make Splash Potion of Slow Falling

The Splash Potion of Slow Falling is one of the most useful potions in Minecraft. Throw it at yourself or another player, and you’ll float down slowly without taking fall damage. In Java Edition, the extended version lasts 4 minutes. In other editions, it lasts 3 minutes.

Here’s everything you need to know to craft one.

What You Need

To make this splash potion, you’ll need:

1x Potion of Slow Falling (4:00) (the extended version)
1x Gunpowder
1x Brewing Stand
1x Blaze Powder (to activate the brewing stand)

The hard part is already done if you have the regular Potion of Slow Falling. Converting it to a splash potion is quick.

Crafting Steps

Step 1: Open your brewing stand.

Step 2: Put blaze powder in the fuel slot (the small box on the left side).

Step 3: Place your Potion of Slow Falling (4:00) in one of the bottom three boxes.

Step 4: Put gunpowder in the top box of the brewing stand.

Step 5: Wait for the brewing to finish. You’ll hear a “glug glug glug” sound when it’s done.

That’s it. Your splash potion is ready to use.

What It Does

When you throw a Splash Potion of Slow Falling, it creates a cloud that affects any player or mob caught in it. For 4 minutes (in Java Edition), those hit by it will fall slowly and take no fall damage. It’s perfect for big drops, PvP situations, or just messing around with friends.

Quick Tips

You can see what potion you’re brewing by hovering over it in the brewing stand
Gunpowder turns any regular potion into a splash potion
If you want it to last even longer, use a Potion of Slow Falling (8:00) instead for a splash version that lasts longer
To make a lingering cloud version, combine a splash potion with dragon’s breath

Item ID and Command

In Java Edition (1.13+), the command to get this potion directly is:

/give @p splash_potion{Potion:"minecraft:long_slow_falling"} 1

Version Compatibility

This potion works on:

Java Edition 1.13 through 1.20
Bedrock Edition and all other versions (though duration is 3:00 instead of 4:00)

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