Splash potions are throwable potions that apply their effect to entities where they shatter, brewed with gunpowder. They turn any potion into a weapon or group support tool.
Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.
/give @p 438 1
Give command syntax by version
Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:splash_potion 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 438 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.
How to Get Splash Potion
Finding Splash Potion
Splash Potion cannot be crafted at a crafting table. It must be obtained through normal gameplay.
Quick answer: Use minecraft:splash_potion in Java Edition commands. Brew gunpowder into any regular potion to make its splash version, a throwable bottle that applies its effect to everything in a small area where it lands.
Brewing splash versions
At a brewing stand, add gunpowder to any drinkable potion and it becomes the splash equivalent with the same effect and duration. One gunpowder converts up to three bottles at once, so brew in batches.
Splash healing and harming are the PvP classics, splash weakness enables zombie villager curing with a golden apple, and splash fire resistance can save a teammate standing in lava.
Recipe: any potion + gunpowder at a brewing stand.
Throws in an arc; effect radius is a few blocks.
Further targets from the impact get weaker or shorter effects.
Beyond throwing at friends
Splash potions are the input for lingering potions: brew dragon's breath into a splash potion and the lingering version leaves a persistent cloud, which is also the ingredient for tipped arrows.
Remember that splash potions affect everything in range, including you, pets, and hostile mobs. Splash harming heals undead mobs like zombies and skeletons, while splash healing damages them, a reversal worth weaponizing.
Splash Potion Command Examples
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:splash_potion 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:splash_potion 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:splash_potion 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:splash_potion
Splash Potion FAQ
What is the item ID for Splash Potion?
The item ID for Splash Potion is minecraft:splash_potion. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
What is the numerical ID for Splash Potion?
Splash Potion has the historical numerical ID 438, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:splash_potion instead.
How do I give myself Splash Potion in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:splash_potion 1 to give the nearest player one Splash Potion. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How many Splash Potion can stack in one slot?
Splash Potion stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.
How do you make a splash potion?
Brew gunpowder into any standard potion at a brewing stand. The splash version keeps the same effect and duration but is thrown instead of drunk, applying the effect to entities near the impact point.
Do splash potions work on the Wither or undead mobs?
Yes, with inverted rules: undead mobs are damaged by splash healing and healed by splash harming. A few splash healing potions are a legitimate weapon against zombie and skeleton packs.
What is the difference between splash and lingering potions?
Splash potions apply their effect instantly on impact and are gone. Lingering potions, brewed by adding dragon's breath to a splash potion, leave an effect cloud on the ground that applies the effect to anything walking through it.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .
