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Brewing
Brewing is the science of creating potions, splash potions, and lingering potions in Minecraft.
Alchemist’s Tools
| Name | Icon | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Brewing Stand |  | Distills ingredients into potions. |
| Blaze Powder |  | Required “fuel” to power the brewing stand. One unit allows for 20 brews. |
| Cauldron |  | Can hold water. Allows for filling three bottles with water. Useful in the Nether. |
| Bottle |  | Container for all potions. |
| Water Bottle |  | The base for all potions. Obtained by filling a bottle with water. |
Ingredients
The ingredients used with the tools above allow for a wide range of potions. All potions can be turned into splash potions using gunpowder. These splash potions can then be converted into lingering potions using dragon’s breath.
Base Ingredients and Modifiers
| Name | Icon | Effect when added to a water bottle | Modifier Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Wart |  | Awkward Potion | Allows the creation of more complex potions |
| Redstone |  | Mundane Potion | Increases the duration of the effect (Extended Potion) |
| Glowstone Dust |  | Thick Potion | Increases the potency of the effect (Amplified Potion) |
| Fermented Spider Eye |  | Potion of Weakness | Corrupting effect |
| Gunpowder |  | Splash Water Bottle | Turns into a throwable version |
| Dragon’s Breath |  | Lingering Water Bottle | Turns into a lingering version |
Potions
Base Potions
| Potion | Base and Reactant | Necessary for |
|---|---|---|
| Awkward Potion | Nether Wart | Instant Health, Fire Resistance, etc. |
Potions with Positive Effects
| Potion | Base and Reactant | Extended | Amplified | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potion of Healing | Glistering Melon Slice | - | Instant Health II | Restores health |
| Potion of Fire Resistance | Magma Cream | Fire Resistance (8:00) | - | Grants fire resistance |
Potions with Negative Effects
| Potion | Base and Reactant | Extended | Amplified | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potion of Poison | Spider Eye | Poison (1:30) | Poison II | Reduces health |
Potions with Mixed Effects
| Potion | Base and Reactant | Extended | Amplified | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potion of the Turtle Master | Turtle Shell | Slowness IV/Resistance III (0:40) | Slowness VI/Resistance IV | Reduces speed, increases resistance |
Modifications
| Potion | Base and Reactant | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Splash Potion | Gunpowder | Turns any potion into a throwable splash potion. |
| Lingering Potion | Dragon’s Breath | Turns any splash potion into a lingering potion. |
Achievements
- Apprentice Alchemist
- Dangerous Mixtures
All this information was retrieved from the official Minecraft Wiki.