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Night Vision Effect ID (minecraft:night_vision)
Night Vision is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect ID
minecraft:night_vision
Night Vision Effect Facts
CategoryBeneficial
Legacy ID (1.12.2)16
/effect Command for Night Vision
Give Night Vision II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:night_vision 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:night_vision
About the Night Vision Effect
Night Vision brightens everything to full visibility, letting you see in caves, at night, and underwater as if it were day.
How to Get Night Vision in Survival
Brew a Potion of Night Vision from an awkward potion and a golden carrot for three minutes, extended to eight with redstone. Suspicious stew made with poppies grants a short burst, and conduits include night vision within their underwater effect.
Using Night Vision Well
Night Vision transforms caving: ores, lava pools, and mobs stand out with no torches placed. It is also the best way to appreciate underwater builds and deep ocean exploration, especially combined with Water Breathing.
Night Vision Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Night Vision?
The effect ID for Night Vision is minecraft:night_vision. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 16.
How do I give myself the Night Vision effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:night_vision 60 1 to get Night Vision 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:night_vision.
Is Night Vision a positive or negative effect?
Night Vision is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (beneficial).
How do you make a Night Vision potion?
Brew a golden carrot into an awkward potion. Golden carrots are crafted from a carrot surrounded by gold nuggets or bought from farmer villagers. Redstone extends the potion to eight minutes.
Does Night Vision work underwater?
Yes. Night Vision removes the darkness and murk of underwater areas, making it much easier to see structures, caves, and mobs below the surface, especially with Water Breathing alongside.