Minecraft Brewing Guide

Quick potion recipes, upgrades, and best-use notes for survival, combat, exploration, and travel.

Potion of Night Vision

Exploration
Base
Awkward Potion
Ingredient
Golden Carrot
Upgrade
Redstone extends duration to 8:00
Use
See clearly in caves, oceans, and the Nether.

Potion of Fire Resistance

Survival
Base
Awkward Potion
Ingredient
Magma Cream
Upgrade
Redstone extends duration to 8:00
Use
Prevents lava, fire, and blaze damage.

Potion of Strength

Combat
Base
Awkward Potion
Ingredient
Blaze Powder
Upgrade
Glowstone increases power, Redstone increases duration
Use
Adds melee damage for boss fights and raids.

Potion of Swiftness

Travel
Base
Awkward Potion
Ingredient
Sugar
Upgrade
Glowstone increases speed, Redstone increases duration
Use
Move faster for exploration and escape routes.

Potion of Water Breathing

Exploration
Base
Awkward Potion
Ingredient
Pufferfish
Upgrade
Redstone extends duration to 8:00
Use
Explore monuments, ruins, and shipwrecks safely.

Potion of Healing

Combat
Base
Awkward Potion
Ingredient
Glistering Melon Slice
Upgrade
Glowstone upgrades to Instant Health II
Use
Instantly restores health in dangerous fights.

Potion of Invisibility

Utility
Base
Night Vision Potion
Ingredient
Fermented Spider Eye
Upgrade
Redstone extends duration to 8:00
Use
Avoid mobs and sneak through risky areas.

Potion of Slow Falling

Survival
Base
Awkward Potion
Ingredient
Phantom Membrane
Upgrade
Redstone extends duration to 4:00
Use
Prevents fall damage during End fights and elytra testing.