Minecraft Java Effect ID

Poison Effect ID (minecraft:poison)

Poison is a harmful (negative) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.

Namespaced effect ID minecraft:poison

Poison Effect Facts

CategoryHarmful
Legacy ID (1.12.2)19

/effect Command for Poison

Give Poison II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):

/effect give @p minecraft:poison 60 1

Remove the effect from the nearest player:

/effect clear @p minecraft:poison

Poison Effect FAQ

What is the effect ID for Poison?

The effect ID for Poison is minecraft:poison. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 19.

How do I give myself the Poison effect?

Run /effect give @p minecraft:poison 60 1 to get Poison 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:poison.

Is Poison a positive or negative effect?

Poison is a harmful (negative) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (harmful).

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