Brewing potions in Minecraft can be a rewarding experience, offering powerful advantages in survival and combat. One particularly useful potion is the Potion of Harming, which deals damage over time to any entity that drinks it, including players. This guide will walk you through the entire process, covering everything from gathering necessary ingredients to the final brewing steps. We'll even answer some frequently asked questions about this potent concoction.
What are the ingredients for a Potion of Harming?
To create a Potion of Harming, you'll need a few key ingredients:
- Brewing Stand: This is the essential tool for potion brewing. Craft it using 3 cobblestone and Blaze Powder.
- Blaze Powder: Obtained by smelting Blaze Rods, which are dropped by Blazes found in the Nether.
- Water Bottles: Simply fill glass bottles with water from any water source.
- Nether Wart: Grown in soul sand in the Nether. This is the base ingredient for most potions.
- Spider Eye: Dropped by Spiders, Cave Spiders, and Spider Jockeys. This is the key ingredient that gives the potion its harming effect.
How to brew a Potion of Harming: A step-by-step guide
- Set up your Brewing Stand: Place the brewing stand and fuel it with Blaze Powder.
- Create a Water Bottle: Fill a glass bottle with water.
- Brew a basic Potion: Place a water bottle in the top slot of the Brewing Stand and add Nether Wart. Wait for the brewing process to complete. This creates an Awkward Potion.
- Add the Spider Eye: Once you have an Awkward Potion, add a Spider Eye to the top slot. This will transform the Awkward Potion into a Potion of Harming.
What are the different types of Potions of Harming?
The basic Potion of Harming is already quite effective, but you can enhance it further:
- Potion of Harming (Extended): Add Redstone to prolong the effect duration.
- Potion of Harming (Strong): Adding Glowstone Dust increases the potion's potency, dealing significantly more damage.
- Potion of Harming (Extended and Strong): Combine Redstone and Glowstone Dust for a long-lasting and powerful potion. This is a more advanced and potent version.
Remember the order of ingredients matters. Always add the base ingredient (Nether Wart) first, and then your desired effects like Redstone and Glowstone.
What are the effects of a Potion of Harming?
The Potion of Harming inflicts damage over time to the drinker. The exact damage dealt depends on the type of potion:
- Regular Potion of Harming: Deals a moderate amount of damage over a short period.
- Potion of Harming (Strong): Deals a substantial amount of damage over a short period.
- Potions of Harming (Extended/Extended and Strong): Extend the damage duration, allowing for longer-lasting effects.
Keep in mind that these potions only work if the target drinks them voluntarily. You cannot force-feed a player a potion, rendering this potion best suited to self-harm in a PvP environment or in specific creative setups.
Can you make a Splash Potion of Harming?
Yes, you can make a Splash Potion of Harming. To do this, follow the same steps as above to create a Potion of Harming. After you have a basic Potion of Harming, add Gunpowder to it, which will transform it into a Splash Potion of Harming. This allows you to throw the potion, affecting nearby entities.
How long does the harming effect last?
The duration of the harming effect depends on whether you've brewed a regular, extended, or strong potion of harming. Consult the Minecraft Wiki or in-game tooltip for specific duration information as these times are subject to change with game updates.
This comprehensive guide should equip you with all the knowledge needed to brew your very own Potions of Harming in Minecraft. Remember to experiment and explore the other potential potion combinations available to discover even more powerful concoctions!
