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Breath of the Nautilus Effect ID (minecraft:breath_of_the_nautilus)
Breath of the Nautilus is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect ID
minecraft:breath_of_the_nautilus
Breath of the Nautilus Effect Facts
CategoryBeneficial
Legacy ID (1.12.2)Not in 1.12.2
/effect Command for Breath of the Nautilus
Give Breath of the Nautilus II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:breath_of_the_nautilus 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:breath_of_the_nautilus
About the Breath of the Nautilus Effect
Breath of the Nautilus is a mount-linked underwater breathing effect tied to the nautilus, letting a rider stay submerged while accompanied by the creature.
How to Get Breath of the Nautilus in Survival
The effect is granted while riding or accompanied by a nautilus in water, as part of the nautilus mount behavior in current Java Edition. It is not available as a potion or through other items.
Using Breath of the Nautilus Well
Treat it as the aquatic counterpart to conduit travel: for long underwater journeys with your nautilus, the effect handles your air supply automatically. Check the latest release notes if you rely on exact duration behavior, since newer effects get tuned between drops.
Breath of the Nautilus Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Breath of the Nautilus?
The effect ID for Breath of the Nautilus is minecraft:breath_of_the_nautilus. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form.
How do I give myself the Breath of the Nautilus effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:breath_of_the_nautilus 60 1 to get Breath of the Nautilus II for 60 seconds. The first number is the duration in seconds; the second is the amplifier (0 = level I, 1 = level II). Remove it with /effect clear @p minecraft:breath_of_the_nautilus.
Is Breath of the Nautilus a positive or negative effect?
Breath of the Nautilus is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (beneficial).
How do you get Breath of the Nautilus?
By traveling with a nautilus underwater. The effect is part of the nautilus mount behavior in current Java Edition and applies while you ride or stay with the creature.
What does Breath of the Nautilus do?
It provides underwater breathing while you are with your nautilus, so you can stay submerged without potions or a turtle helmet during the ride.