How long does the Splash Potion of Regeneration last?

In Java Edition, it lasts 22 seconds. In Bedrock, Pocket Edition, and other versions, it lasts 16 seconds. Both give the Regeneration II effect.

Can I make this potion without a brewing stand?

No. Brewing stands are the only way to convert a regular Potion of Regeneration into a splash potion. You need gunpowder and a brewing stand.

Where do I get gunpowder?

Kill creepers at night or in dark caves. You can also find gunpowder in dungeon chests, desert temples, and shipwrecks. It drops when creepers die.

Can I use this potion on hostile mobs?

Yes. You can throw it at any mob, including creepers, skeletons, and zombies. It will heal them, so be careful if you're trying to damage them.

What's the difference between Splash and Lingering potions?

Splash potions affect everything in a radius when they break. Lingering potions create a cloud that lasts longer and affects things that walk through it. You make lingering potions by adding dragon's breath to a splash potion.

Splash Potion of Regeneration: How to Brew It

The Splash Potion of Regeneration is one of the most useful healing potions in Minecraft. It gives you or any player/mob the Regeneration II effect when you throw it at them. In Java Edition, it lasts 22 seconds. In Bedrock and other versions, it lasts 16 seconds.

This guide walks you through the brewing process for Minecraft 1.8 through 1.20.

What You Need to Brew This Potion

To make a Splash Potion of Regeneration, grab these items:

1 Potion of Regeneration II (the base potion)
1 Gunpowder
1 Brewing Stand
Blaze Powder (to power the brewing stand)

Brewing Steps

Step 1: Open Your Brewing Stand

Place down a brewing stand and right-click it to open the menu. You should see three input bottles at the bottom and one ingredient slot at the top.

Step 2: Add Blaze Powder

Put blaze powder in the small box on the left side. This activates the brewing stand so it can process your ingredients.

Step 3: Add Your Base Potion

Put your Potion of Regeneration II in one of the three bottle slots at the bottom. You can brew up to three potions at once.

Step 4: Add Gunpowder

Place gunpowder in the top ingredient slot. The brewing stand will start working. You’ll hear a “glug glug glug” sound when it’s done, and the gunpowder will disappear.

Step 5: Grab Your New Potion

Your new Splash Potion of Regeneration is ready. Move it to your inventory and you’re good to go.

Where to Find This Potion in Creative Mode

Java Edition 1.8-1.19: Look in the Brewing tab of the creative inventory.

Java Edition 1.19.3-1.20: Find it in the Food & Drinks tab.

What This Potion Does

When you throw a Splash Potion of Regeneration at yourself, another player, or a mob, it gives them Regeneration II for 16 to 22 seconds depending on your version. This effect slowly heals them over time.

Throw it by holding it in your hand and right-clicking (or secondary action on console). The potion bottle will break on impact and the effect spreads to anything nearby.

Command to Get This Potion

Java Edition 1.13-1.20:

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

Java Edition 1.9-1.12:

/give @p splash_potion 1 0 {Potion:"minecraft:strong_regeneration"}

Java Edition 1.8:

/give @p potion 1 16417

Making Other Potions from This

You can turn a Splash Potion of Regeneration into a Lingering Potion of Regeneration. Just use dragon’s breath in your brewing stand the same way you’d use any other ingredient.

Splash Potion of Regeneration: How to Brew (1.8-1.20)