Minecraft Brewing Guide & Potion Calculator

How to calculate brewing steps?

Brewing is a sequential process in Minecraft that begins with a Water Bottle. The fundamental logic follows a specific path: combine a Water Bottle with Nether Wart to create an Awkward Potion. Once this base is established, you then add the specific effect ingredient to define the potion's properties.

Using the Potion Calculator: an example

To demonstrate the resource requirements, let's look at the process for creating a Splash Potion of Strength II. This specific brew requires multiple enhancements to the base effect.

Step-by-step calculation:

1. Start with 3 Water Bottles and 1 Nether Wart to brew 3 Awkward Potions.
2. Add 1 Blaze Powder to the Awkward Potions to add the Strength effect.
3. Add 1 Glowstone Dust to the Strength potions to upgrade them to Level II.
4. Add 1 Gunpowder to convert the bottles into Splash potions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the base for most potions?
The Awkward Potion is the mandatory starting point for almost all effect-bearing potions in the game.

Can I have Level II and Extended duration?
Usually no; they are mutually exclusive. You must typically choose between a stronger effect (Glowstone) or a longer-lasting effect (Redstone).

Where do I find Dragon's Breath?
You can obtain Dragon's Breath by using an empty glass bottle to scoop up the clouds from the Ender Dragon's breath attack.