How to Make a Speed Potion in Minecraft
Complete recipe and brewing steps for the Potion of Swiftness in Minecraft 1.21+ Java Edition. Includes duration chart, Speed II variant, splash and lingering forms, and tactical advice.
Ingredients
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 | Crafted from Sugar Cane |
| Nether Wart | 1 | Nether Fortress stairwells |
| Blaze Powder | fuel | Crafted from Blaze Rods |
| Glass Bottle | 1-3 | Crafted from Glass |
Brewing Chain
- Fill Glass Bottles with water to get Water Bottles.
- Add Nether Wart to brew Awkward Potions.
- Add Sugar to produce Potion of Swiftness (3:00).
Variants
| Variant | Modifier | Effect | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potion of Swiftness | - | Speed (+20 % movement) | 3:00 |
| Potion of Swiftness (Extended) | Redstone Dust | Speed (+20 %) | 8:00 |
| Potion of Swiftness II | Glowstone Dust | Speed II (+40 %) | 1:30 |
| Splash Potion of Swiftness | Gunpowder | Speed (throwable) | 2:15 |
| Lingering Potion of Swiftness | Dragon's Breath on Splash | Speed (area cloud) | 0:45 |
Splash and Lingering Variants
Add Gunpowder to any finished potion to create a Splash Potion you can throw. Splash potions affect all entities within a small radius on impact. Durations for splash variants are reduced to 75 % of the drinkable version. Add Dragon's Breath to a Splash Potion to create a Lingering Potion that leaves an area-of-effect cloud on the ground. Lingering potion durations are 25 % of the drinkable version.
Best Uses
- Travel: The extended 8-minute version is ideal for long overworld journeys, covering far more ground than sprinting alone.
- PvP: Speed II gives a decisive edge in chases and kiting. Combine with Strength for aggressive plays.
- Exploration: Use Swiftness when raiding Ocean Monuments alongside Water Breathing, or when clearing Trial Chambers quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Speed stack with sprinting?
Yes. The Speed effect is a multiplier on your base movement speed. Sprinting adds its own 30 % boost on top, so Speed II plus sprinting gives roughly +82 % total speed increase.
What is the difference between Swiftness and Speed?
The potion is called "Potion of Swiftness" and the status effect it grants is called "Speed." They refer to the same thing.
Can I corrupt Swiftness into another potion?
Yes. Adding a Fermented Spider Eye to a Potion of Swiftness creates a Potion of Slowness.
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