Potion of Healing

Quick answer

• Brew an awkward potion with a Glistering melon slice.
• It works instantly. Glowstone doubles the healing.
• Level I heals 2 hearts instantly. Level II heals 4 hearts.

Here's how to brew a Potion of Healing, how long it lasts and when it's worth carrying.

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How to brew it

1. Fill glass bottles with water and put up to 3 in a Brewing stand. Fuel it with Blaze powder.
2. Add Nether wart to make awkward potions.
3. Add the ingredient on top: Glistering melon slice.
4. Add Glowstone dust to make it stronger.
5. Add Gunpowder for a splash potion, then dragon's breath for a lingering one.

How long it lasts

What it does

• Level I heals 2 hearts instantly. Level II heals 4 hearts.
• It hurts undead mobs like zombies and skeletons instead of healing them.

When to use it

• Splash healing in a tough fight, so you don't have to stop and drink.
• Throw splash healing at zombies and skeletons to damage them.
• Keep a few in your Hardcore kit.

Cheat sheet

• Awkward potion + glistering melon
• Instant: 2 hearts, or 4 with glowstone
• Hurts undead mobs
• Make it splash for quick use