What is the potion of darkness in Minecraft?

In Minecraft, there is no official Potion of Darkness in the game. However, players often refer to various effects or mechanisms that cause darkness or mimic the effect of being in the dark. Let’s explore some effects that can create a similar experience to what people might refer to as a Potion of Darkness.

1. Effect of Darkness via the "Bad Omen" and "Raids"

• Bad Omen is an effect that players receive after killing an Illager Captain. While this effect does not directly cause darkness, it signals the beginning of a raid, which could be associated with an ominous or dark atmosphere.

  However, this is not a potion and does not bring darkness directly.

2. "Night Vision" Potions as a Counter to Darkness

In Minecraft, players can create a Potion of Night Vision that allows them to see in complete darkness. This is the opposite of what a "Potion of Darkness" would do, but it is often used to negate the darkness effect.

Potion of Night Vision:

• Crafting Ingredients:
  • Water Bottle
  • Nether Wart (to brew an Awkward Potion)
  • Golden Carrot (to brew the Night Vision Potion)
  This potion allows you to see clearly in dark places, caves, or underground, even if it's pitch black.

3. The "Darkness" Effect (Java Edition 1.19 and Later)

In Minecraft 1.19 (Java Edition), the Darkness effect was introduced with the Warden and the Deep Dark biome. This effect, however, is not a potion, but rather an environmental effect.

• Darkness Effect:
  • The Darkness effect can be applied when a player is near a Warden or in the Deep Dark biome.
  • The effect causes the screen to become fuzzy or blurry and makes it harder to see, simulating complete darkness.
  • The only way to "counter" this effect in the game is to either avoid the Warden, use Night Vision Potions, or wait for the effect to wear off.

4. Custom "Potion of Darkness" via Command Blocks

• While there is no native Potion of Darkness in Minecraft, you can create a custom potion using command blocks that applies the Darkness effect or Night Vision to simulate the opposite.

  Example Command to Apply Darkness Effect:

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  /effect give @p minecraft:darkness 10 1

  This command will apply the Darkness effect for 10 seconds to the player. It’s not an official potion, but it mimics what people may think of as a Potion of Darkness.

5. How to Create a Custom Darkness Potion in Mods or Resource Packs

For players using mods or custom resource packs, it’s possible to create a Potion of Darkness that gives players the desired effect (such as a darker screen or blurred vision). These mods typically add new features to the game and allow you to experiment with new effects that aren't available in the vanilla game.

Conclusion

While there is no official Potion of Darkness in Minecraft, you can simulate a similar effect through the Darkness effect from the Warden or by using command blocks to apply the effect. Additionally, the Potion of Night Vision is the opposite effect, helping players see clearly in dark places.

If you're looking for a modded experience, there are ways to introduce a Potion of Darkness using mods or resource packs. Let me know if you'd like more details on how to set that up or how to use commands in your Minecraft world!