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Instant Damage Effect ID (minecraft:instant_damage)
Instant Damage is a harmful (negative) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect ID
minecraft:instant_damage
Instant Damage Effect Facts
CategoryHarmful
Legacy ID (1.12.2)7
/effect Command for Instant Damage
Give Instant Damage II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:instant_damage 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:instant_damage
Instant Damage Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Instant Damage?
The effect ID for Instant Damage is minecraft:instant_damage. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 7.
How do I give myself the Instant Damage effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:instant_damage 60 1 to get Instant Damage 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:instant_damage.
Is Instant Damage a positive or negative effect?
Instant Damage is a harmful (negative) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (harmful).