Minecraft Java Effect ID

Wither Effect ID (minecraft:wither)

Wither is a harmful (negative) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.

Namespaced effect ID minecraft:wither

Wither Effect Facts

CategoryHarmful
Legacy ID (1.12.2)20

/effect Command for Wither

Give Wither II for 60 seconds (Java Edition 1.13+; duration in seconds, then amplifier where 0 = level I):

/effect give @p minecraft:wither 60 1

Remove the effect from the nearest player:

/effect clear @p minecraft:wither

Wither Effect FAQ

What is the effect ID for Wither?

The effect ID for Wither is minecraft:wither. Java Edition 1.13+ /effect commands use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 20.

How do I give myself the Wither effect?

Run /effect give @p minecraft:wither 60 1 to get Wither 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:wither.

Is Wither a positive or negative effect?

Wither is a harmful (negative) status effect in Minecraft Java Edition, based on its registry category (harmful).

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