Potion of Invisibility

Quick answer

• Brew a Potion of Night Vision, then add a Fermented spider eye.
• Lasts 3:00, or 8:00 with redstone.
• You turn invisible, and mobs only notice you from much closer.

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

Brewing GuideVisual Minecraft brewing guide→

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, then a Golden carrot, to make night vision first.
3. Add the ingredient on top: Fermented spider eye.
4. Add Redstone to make it last longer.
5. Add Gunpowder for a splash potion, then dragon's breath for a lingering one.

How long it lasts

What it does

• You turn invisible, and mobs only notice you from much closer.
• Armour and held items still show, so take them off to stay hidden.

When to use it

• Sneaking past mobs to grab loot.
• Pranks and hide and seek with friends.
• Escaping when you're low on health.

Cheat sheet

• Night vision + fermented spider eye
• 3:00, or 8:00 with redstone
• Armour still shows
• No level II