How long does the Slowness effect last?

In Java Edition, the effect lasts 1 minute and 30 seconds. In Bedrock and other versions, it lasts 1 minute and 7 seconds.

Where do I get Gunpowder?

Gunpowder drops from Creepers when you kill them. You can also find it in dungeons, strongholds, or buy it from Wandering Traders.

Can I make a Lingering Potion version?

Yes. Use Dragon's Breath on a Splash Potion of Slowness to make a Lingering Potion of Slowness. The lingering version leaves a cloud effect on the ground.

Do I need Blaze Powder for every brew cycle?

Yes. One Blaze Powder fuels one brewing cycle. You can add multiple Blaze Powder at once to brew several potions back to back.

Does it work on all mobs?

It works on most mobs, but some bosses and certain mobs are resistant to it. It always works on players in PvP.

Splash Potion of Slowness Guide | 1Minecraft

The Splash Potion of Slowness is a throwable potion that slows down mobs and players. If you throw it at an enemy, they’ll move 15% slower for about 1.5 minutes. This makes it great for defense or controlling fights. Here’s how to make one.

What You Need

To brew a Splash Potion of Slowness, gather these two items:

1 Potion of Slowness (1:30)
1 Gunpowder

Gunpowder drops from Creepers when they die. If you need the base Potion of Slowness first, you’ll need to brew that at a brewing stand using a Nightshade potion and Fermented Spider Eye.

How to Brew It

Step 1: Open Your Brewing Stand

Place down a brewing stand and right-click it to open the menu. You’ll see three bottles at the bottom and a fuel slot on the left.

Step 2: Add Blaze Powder

Put Blaze Powder in the fuel slot. One Blaze Powder powers one brewing cycle. If you’re making multiple potions, add more powder.

Step 3: Add the Base Potion

Place your Potion of Slowness (1:30) into one of the three bottom bottle slots. You can fill all three slots if you have more potions.

Step 4: Add the Gunpowder

Put the gunpowder in the top ingredient slot. The brewing starts automatically.

Step 5: Wait for the Brew

Wait a few seconds. You’ll hear a “glug glug glug” sound when it’s done. The Splash Potion of Slowness is ready to grab.

Give Command

Want to grab it with a command instead? Here’s how for different Minecraft versions:

Java Edition 1.13 and newer:

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

Java Edition 1.9 to 1.12:

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

Java Edition 1.8:

/give @p potion 1 16426

How to Use It

Throw the potion at a mob or player to apply the Slowness effect. They’ll move slower for a while. The effect lasts 1 minute and 30 seconds in Java Edition, and 1 minute and 7 seconds in Bedrock and other versions.

Use it to escape from tough mobs, slow down enemies in PvP, or control mob groups. Works on any mob that can be hit by potions.

Works With

All Java Edition versions 1.8 to 1.20
All Bedrock Edition versions
Console Editions
All difficulty settings

The recipe is the same across all platforms. Only the effect duration changes between Java and Bedrock.