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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
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).