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Slow Falling Effect ID (minecraft:slow_falling)
Slow Falling is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect ID
minecraft:slow_falling
Slow Falling Effect Facts
CategoryBeneficial
Legacy ID (1.12.2)Not in 1.12.2
/effect Command for Slow Falling
Give Slow Falling II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:slow_falling 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:slow_falling
About the Slow Falling Effect
Slow Falling lowers gravity so you drift down gently, taking no fall damage and moving slower through the air.
How to Get Slow Falling in Survival
Brew a Potion of Slow Falling from an awkward potion and a phantom membrane for ninety seconds, extended to four minutes with redstone. Phantoms drop the membranes, so sleep-deprived players end up with the ingredients naturally.
Using Slow Falling Well
Slow Falling is the safest descent tool in the game: step off any cliff and float down unharmed. It also enables long horizontal glides when jumping, useful in the End for bridging gaps and surviving chorus fruit accidents.
Slow Falling Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Slow Falling?
The effect ID for Slow Falling is minecraft:slow_falling. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form.
How do I give myself the Slow Falling effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:slow_falling 60 1 to get Slow Falling 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:slow_falling.
Is Slow Falling a positive or negative effect?
Slow Falling is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (beneficial).
How do you make a Slow Falling potion?
Brew a phantom membrane into an awkward potion. Phantom membranes drop from phantoms, the flying mobs that attack players who skip sleeping for several nights.
Does Slow Falling prevent all fall damage?
Yes, while the effect is active you take no fall damage at any height, and you descend slowly enough to steer mid-air. It does not save you from the void in the End, only from impact damage.