Related effects and lists
- All Minecraft effect IDs — the full searchable list.
- Speed — another beneficial effect.
- Haste — another beneficial effect.
- Instant Health — another beneficial effect.
- Minecraft enchantment IDs — enchant your gear instead.
Strength Effect ID (minecraft:strength)
Strength is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect ID
minecraft:strength
Strength Effect Facts
CategoryBeneficial
Legacy ID (1.12.2)5
/effect Command for Strength
Give Strength II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:strength 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:strength
About the Strength Effect
Strength adds 3 points of melee damage per level in Java Edition, making it one of the strongest combat effects for boss fights and PvP.
How to Get Strength in Survival
Brew a Potion of Strength from an awkward potion and blaze powder for three minutes of Strength I, extend with redstone, or upgrade to Strength II with glowstone. Beacons can also provide Strength continuously in range.
Using Strength Well
Strength II turns a netherite sword into a two-hit answer for most common mobs. Because the bonus is a flat addition, it matters most on already-strong weapons, and it multiplies with crits and Sharpness rather than being replaced by them.
Strength Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Strength?
The effect ID for Strength is minecraft:strength. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 5.
How do I give myself the Strength effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:strength 60 1 to get Strength 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:strength.
Is Strength a positive or negative effect?
Strength is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (beneficial).
How much damage does Strength add?
In Java Edition, Strength adds 3 damage (1.5 hearts) per level to melee attacks, so Strength II adds 6 damage. This stacks with weapon damage and enchantments like Sharpness.
How do you make a Potion of Strength?
Brew blaze powder into an awkward potion. Add glowstone dust for Strength II or redstone for an eight-minute duration, and use gunpowder for a splash version to share with teammates.