Related effects and lists
- All Minecraft effect IDs — the full searchable list.
- Speed — another beneficial effect.
- Haste — another beneficial effect.
- Strength — another beneficial effect.
- Minecraft enchantment IDs — enchant your gear instead.
Water Breathing Effect ID (minecraft:water_breathing)
Water Breathing is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.
Namespaced effect ID
minecraft:water_breathing
Water Breathing Effect Facts
CategoryBeneficial
Legacy ID (1.12.2)13
/effect Command for Water Breathing
Give Water Breathing II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):
/effect give @p minecraft:water_breathing 60 1
Remove the effect from the nearest player:
/effect clear @p minecraft:water_breathing
About the Water Breathing Effect
Water Breathing stops your air meter from draining, letting you stay underwater indefinitely for the duration of the effect.
How to Get Water Breathing in Survival
Brew a Potion of Water Breathing from an awkward potion and a pufferfish for three minutes, extended to eight with redstone. The turtle helmet grants 10 seconds of air while worn, and an active conduit provides Conduit Power, which includes water breathing, in range.
Using Water Breathing Well
For ocean monument raids, Water Breathing plus Depth Strider and Respiration turns the underwater penalty into home advantage. Conduit Power is the long-term answer once you establish a base, since it refreshes automatically in range.
Water Breathing Effect FAQ
What is the effect ID for Water Breathing?
The effect ID for Water Breathing is minecraft:water_breathing. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 13.
How do I give myself the Water Breathing effect?
Run /effect give @p minecraft:water_breathing 60 1 to get Water Breathing 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:water_breathing.
Is Water Breathing a positive or negative effect?
Water Breathing is a beneficial (positive) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (beneficial).
How do you breathe underwater in Minecraft?
Drink a Potion of Water Breathing brewed from a pufferfish, wear a turtle helmet, or stay near an active conduit. Doors, torches, and buckets create temporary air pockets as low-tech alternatives.
How long does a Water Breathing potion last?
Three minutes in the base version and eight minutes when extended with redstone dust. Conduit Power lasts as long as you remain in the conduit range.