Related effects and lists
- All Minecraft effect IDs — the full searchable list.
- Speed — another beneficial effect.
- Haste — another beneficial effect.
- Strength — another beneficial effect.
- Minecraft enchantment IDs — enchant your gear instead.
Invisibility Effect ID (minecraft:invisibility)
Invisibility is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect ID
minecraft:invisibility
Invisibility Effect Facts
CategoryBeneficial
Legacy ID (1.12.2)14
/effect Command for Invisibility
Give Invisibility II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:invisibility 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:invisibility
About the Invisibility Effect
Invisibility hides your player model from mobs and other players, though armor, held items, and particle effects can still give you away.
How to Get Invisibility in Survival
Corrupt a Potion of Night Vision with a fermented spider eye to brew the Potion of Invisibility, three minutes by default and eight with redstone. There is no beacon or food source, so potions are the whole supply.
Using Invisibility Well
Mobs only notice invisible players at very close range, making the potion perfect for sneaking through hostile areas or scouting. Remove your armor first: worn armor stays visible in Java Edition, and a floating chestplate is not stealthy.
Invisibility Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Invisibility?
The effect ID for Invisibility is minecraft:invisibility. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 14.
How do I give myself the Invisibility effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:invisibility 60 1 to get Invisibility 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:invisibility.
Is Invisibility a positive or negative effect?
Invisibility is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (beneficial).
How do you make an Invisibility potion?
Brew a Potion of Night Vision from a golden carrot, then corrupt it with a fermented spider eye. Redstone extends the duration to eight minutes, and gunpowder makes a splash version.
Does armor stay visible when you are invisible?
Yes. In Java Edition, worn armor, held items, and effects like flame particles remain visible even though your player model disappears. For true stealth, unequip everything before drinking.