Potion of Strength

Quick answer

• Brew an awkward potion with Blaze powder.
• Lasts 3:00, or 8:00 with redstone.
• On Java, adds 3 melee damage per hit, or 6 at level II.

Here's how to brew a Potion of Strength, 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: Blaze powder.
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

• On Java, adds 3 melee damage per hit, or 6 at level II.
• On Bedrock, it boosts melee damage by a percentage instead.

When to use it

• Boss fights like the Wither and the Ender Dragon.
• Raids, so each hit counts.
• Clearing a bastion.

Cheat sheet

• Awkward potion + blaze powder
• 3:00, 8:00, or 1:30 at level II
• +3 melee damage on Java
• Melee only