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
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).