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Dolphin's Grace Effect ID (minecraft:dolphins_grace)
Dolphin's Grace is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect ID
minecraft:dolphins_grace
Dolphin's Grace Effect Facts
CategoryBeneficial
Legacy ID (1.12.2)Not in 1.12.2
/effect Command for Dolphin's Grace
Give Dolphin's Grace II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:dolphins_grace 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:dolphins_grace
About the Dolphin's Grace Effect
Dolphin's Grace multiplies your swimming speed while a dolphin swims nearby, the fastest unpowered way to move through water.
How to Get Dolphin's Grace in Survival
Swim close to a dolphin and the effect applies automatically for a few seconds, refreshing while the dolphin keeps pace. There is no potion or item source; befriending dolphins by swimming with them is the whole mechanic.
Using Dolphin's Grace Well
Chain dolphins along a water route and you effectively have an underwater highway, especially paired with Depth Strider III boots. Dolphins also lead you to shipwrecks and ruins when fed raw cod, making them double-useful.
Dolphin's Grace Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Dolphin's Grace?
The effect ID for Dolphin's Grace is minecraft:dolphins_grace. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form.
How do I give myself the Dolphin's Grace effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:dolphins_grace 60 1 to get Dolphin's Grace 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:dolphins_grace.
Is Dolphin's Grace a positive or negative effect?
Dolphin's Grace is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (beneficial).
How do you get Dolphin's Grace?
Swim near a dolphin. The effect applies automatically while it accompanies you and boosts swim speed dramatically for a few seconds, refreshing as long as the dolphin keeps up.
How much faster is Dolphin's Grace?
It roughly doubles to quadruples swimming speed depending on conditions, and it stacks with Depth Strider boots. With both, you can outswim most boats over short distances.