Speed is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect IDminecraft:speed
Speed Effect Facts
CategoryBeneficial
Legacy ID (1.12.2)1
/effect Command for Speed
Give Speed II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:speed 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:speed
Speed Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Speed?
The effect ID for Speed is minecraft:speed. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 1.
How do I give myself the Speed effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:speed 60 1 to get Speed 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:speed.
Is Speed a positive or negative effect?
Speed is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (beneficial).