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Hero of the Village Effect ID (minecraft:hero_of_the_village)
Hero of the Village is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect ID
minecraft:hero_of_the_village
Hero of the Village Effect Facts
CategoryBeneficial
Legacy ID (1.12.2)Not in 1.12.2
/effect Command for Hero of the Village
Give Hero of the Village II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:hero_of_the_village 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:hero_of_the_village
About the Hero of the Village Effect
Hero of the Village rewards you for winning a raid: villagers give discounts and throw gifts while the effect lasts.
How to Get Hero of the Village in Survival
Defeat every wave of a village raid and the effect applies immediately, with the level matching the Bad Omen level that started the raid. Higher levels mean deeper trade discounts and more gifts.
Using Hero of the Village Well
HotV is the best trading window in the game: prices drop dramatically, so pre-stage your emeralds and buy out enchanted books and diamond gear while it lasts. Baby villagers even throw poppies, and the effect persists through dimension travel.
Hero of the Village Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Hero of the Village?
The effect ID for Hero of the Village is minecraft:hero_of_the_village. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form.
How do I give myself the Hero of the Village effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:hero_of_the_village 60 1 to get Hero of the Village 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:hero_of_the_village.
Is Hero of the Village a positive or negative effect?
Hero of the Village is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (beneficial).
How do you get Hero of the Village?
Win a raid by defeating all its waves. The effect applies with a level equal to the Bad Omen level that triggered the raid, granting trade discounts and villager gifts for its duration.
How long does Hero of the Village last?
About 40 minutes to an hour depending on level, and it persists across dimensions. Use the window for bulk trading, since the discounts are substantial.