Potion of Regeneration

Quick answer

• Brew an awkward potion with a Ghast tear.
• Lasts 0:45, or 1:30 on Java, 2:00 on Bedrock with redstone.
• Level I heals half a heart every 2.5 seconds, about 9 hearts in total.

Here's how to brew a Potion of Regeneration, 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: Ghast tear.
4. Add Redstone to make it last longer, or 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 half a heart every 2.5 seconds, about 9 hearts in total.
• Level II heals twice as fast for half as long.

When to use it

• Before a big fight, so you heal while you battle.
• After taking lots of damage when food is low.
• Boss fights.

Cheat sheet

• Awkward potion + ghast tear
• 0:45, longer with redstone
• About 9 hearts at level I
• Ghast tears from ghasts