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Saturation Effect ID (minecraft:saturation)
Saturation is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect ID
minecraft:saturation
Saturation Effect Facts
CategoryBeneficial
Legacy ID (1.12.2)23
/effect Command for Saturation
Give Saturation II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:saturation 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:saturation
About the Saturation Effect
Saturation instantly restores hunger and saturation points each tick, the most direct anti-starvation effect in the game.
How to Get Saturation in Survival
Suspicious stew crafted with a dandelion or blue orchid grants a few ticks of Saturation, which is the only survival source. Everything else is command territory.
Using Saturation Well
Because it refills both hunger and the hidden saturation stat, a single dandelion stew provides remarkable food value for almost no ingredients. Flower-farm stew is a legitimate early-game survival strategy.
Saturation Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Saturation?
The effect ID for Saturation is minecraft:saturation. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 23.
How do I give myself the Saturation effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:saturation 60 1 to get Saturation 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:saturation.
Is Saturation a positive or negative effect?
Saturation is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (beneficial).
How do you get the Saturation effect?
Craft suspicious stew with a dandelion or blue orchid: bowl, red and brown mushrooms, plus the flower. Eating it grants several ticks of Saturation, instantly restoring hunger. Commands are the only other source.
What does the Saturation effect do?
Each tick it restores one hunger point and two saturation points. Since saturation determines how long you can go before hunger drops again, even a short burst keeps you fed for a long time.