How long does the Speed effect last?

Duration depends on the source item. Potions typically last 3 to 8 minutes, while arrows only last 22 seconds to 1 minute. Check your inventory to see the exact time remaining.

What's the fastest Speed level I can get?

In Minecraft, you can apply Speed effects up to level 255 (the maximum possible). Higher levels make you move progressively faster. Most vanilla items max out at Speed II.

How do I remove the Speed effect?

Drink a bucket of milk to remove all status effects instantly. Alternatively, use the command /effect clear @p in Java Edition (current) or /effect @p clear in older versions.

Can I stack Speed effects from different items?

No. Only the highest level of Speed is active at one time. If you have Speed I active and drink a Speed II potion, you'll get Speed II.

What particles appear when I have Speed?

You'll see blue-gray particles floating around your character when the Speed effect is active.

Speed Status Effect - Minecraft Potion Guide

What is the Speed Status Effect?

The Speed effect is a helpful status effect that makes your character move faster. The higher the level of the effect, the faster you go. Speed I is the basic level, but you can get Speed II, Speed III, and even higher versions.

How to See the Speed Effect

When you have the Speed effect active, you’ll see a blue-gray icon appear in the top right corner of your screen (in older Minecraft versions, it only shows when you open your inventory). You’ll also notice blue-gray particles floating around your character.

The effect duration shows in your inventory menu. For example, if it says 4:30, you have 4 minutes and 30 seconds left before the effect wears off.

Items That Give the Speed Effect

Several items in Minecraft can give you the Speed effect. The duration depends on which item you use:

Arrows: Arrow of Swiftness (0:22 Speed), Arrow of Swiftness (1:00 Speed), Arrow of Swiftness (0:22 Speed II)
Potions: Potion of Swiftness (3:00 Speed), Potion of Swiftness (8:00 Speed), Potion of Swiftness (1:30 Speed II)
Splash Potions: Splash Potion of Swiftness (3:00/2:15 Speed), Splash Potion of Swiftness (8:00/6:00 Speed), Splash Potion of Swiftness (1:30/1:07 Speed II)
Lingering Potions: Lingering Potion of Swiftness (0:45 Speed), Lingering Potion of Swiftness (2:00 Speed), Lingering Potion of Swiftness (0:22 Speed II)
Beacon: Beacons can provide Speed effect if you have the right level built

How to Craft Speed Effect Items

Here are guides for making the items that grant Speed:

How to make an Arrow of Swiftness (0:22 Speed)

How to make an Arrow of Swiftness (1:00 Speed)

How to make an Arrow of Swiftness (0:22 Speed II)

How to make a Beacon

How to make a Potion of Swiftness (3:00 Speed)

How to make a Potion of Swiftness (8:00 Speed)

How to make a Potion of Swiftness (1:30 Speed II)

How to make a Splash Potion of Swiftness (3:00/2:15 Speed)

How to make a Splash Potion of Swiftness (8:00/6:00 Speed)

How to make a Splash Potion of Swiftness (1:30/1:07 Speed II)

How to make a Lingering Potion of Swiftness (0:45 Speed)

How to make a Lingering Potion of Swiftness (2:00 Speed)

How to make a Lingering Potion of Swiftness (0:22 Speed II)

Effect ID and Commands

Java Edition (Current Versions)

The Speed effect has these IDs:

Status Effect	Minecraft ID	Effect ID
Speed	minecraft:speed	1

To give yourself the Speed effect, use these commands:

Speed I:

/effect give @p speed 99999

Speed II:

/effect give @p speed 99999 1

Highest Level Speed:

/effect give @p speed 99999 255

To remove Speed or any status effect, drink milk or use this command:

/effect clear @p

Java Edition (Versions 1.11 and 1.12)