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How to Make a Splash Potion of Weakness in Minecraft

PingRite Team·July 24, 2025·4 min read · #678
How to Make a Splash Potion of Weakness in Minecraft

Learn how to make a splash potion of weakness in Minecraft to weaken mobs or cure zombie villagers.

To make a Splash Potion of Weakness in Minecraft, first brew a basic Potion of Weakness using a Fermented Spider Eye and Water Bottle--no Nether Wart required. Then, add Gunpowder in a Brewing Stand to turn it into a throwable splash potion. This makes it super useful for curing zombie villagers or weakening mobs in battle.

What Does the Potion of Weakness Do?

The Potion of Weakness is a negative status effect potion that reduces melee attack damage. It's one of the few potions that doesn't require Nether Wart, making it simpler to brew early in your survival journey. When thrown as a Splash Potion of Weakness, it applies the effect to any mob or player in its radius.

Here's what it does:

  • Java Edition: Reduces melee damage by 4 attack points.

  • Bedrock Edition: Reduces melee damage by 0.5 × 0.8 per level.

It lasts for 1 minute and 30 seconds by default but can be extended.

Why Use a Splash Potion of Weakness?

There are two main reasons you'll want this potion in your Minecraft arsenal:

Cure Zombie Villagers

Splash Potion of Weakness is a key part of curing zombie villagers. Just throw it at them and feed them a golden apple. After a few minutes, they'll turn into regular villagers--and even give you discounted trades as a thank you!

Debuff Hostile Mobs

You can weaken mobs like zombies, skeletons, or pillagers during a raid by throwing a splash potion at them. This gives you a combat advantage, especially if you're low on armor or playing on hard difficulty.

Ingredients You'll Need

Before you start brewing, make sure you've got the following items:

How to Make a Potion of Weakness

Let's break this down step-by-step. First, you need a regular Potion of Weakness before turning it into a splash potion.

Step 1: Craft a Brewing Stand

You'll need one Blaze Rod and three Cobblestone:

Place it down and open the brewing menu.

Step 2: Power the Brewing Stand

Add Blaze Powder to the fuel slot (left side of the menu) to activate it.

Step 3: Brew the Potion of Weakness

  1. Add Water Bottles to the bottom slots (up to 3).
  1. Place a Fermented Spider Eye in the top slot.
  1. Wait until the brewing finishes--this takes about 20 seconds.

You now have Potions of Weakness!

How to Make a Splash Potion of Weakness

Now that you have the basic potion, let's convert it into something throwable.

Step 4: Add Gunpowder

  1. Leave your Potion(s) of Weakness in the brewing stand.

  2. Put Gunpowder in the top ingredient slot.

  3. Wait for the brew to finish.

And just like that, you've got a Splash Potion of Weakness(1:30)! In Bedrock Edition, the duration is 1:07 due to splash conversion.

Optional: Extend Potion Duration

Want your potion to last longer? You can brew an Extended Splash Potion of Weakness (4:00 / 3:00) using Redstone dust.

Here's how:

  1. Before adding Gunpowder, place Redstone in the top slot.

  1. This boosts the regular potion from 1:30 → 4:00 (Java) or 3:00 (Bedrock).

  2. Then add Gunpowder like before.

Use Case: Curing a Zombie Villager

If you're trying to build a villager trading hall, here's how you can use your potion:

Step-by-Step:

  1. Trap a zombie villager in a safe, shaded area (no sunlight).

  2. Throw the Splash Potion of Weakness at it.

  3. Feed it a Golden Apple (right-click).

  4. Wait 2-5 minutes.

You'll hear a sizzling sound and red particles. After some time, they'll transform into a regular villager, ready to trade at discounted prices!

For a complete breakdown on how to cure a zombie villager, we have the perfect blog ready just for you!

Splash Potion of Weakness FAQs

- How do you make a splash potion of weakness in Minecraft?

Add Gunpowder to a regular Potion of Weakness in a brewing stand.

- How do you make a potion of weakness in Minecraft?

Brew a Water Bottle with a Fermented Spider Eye--no Nether Wart needed!

- Can you make a potion of weakness without blaze powder?

Nope--you still need Blaze Powder to power the brewing stand.

- What's the recipe for fermented spider eye?

1 Spider Eye + 1 Sugar + 1 Brown Mushroom = 1 Fermented Spider Eye

Full Splash Potion of Weakness Recipe

Here's a full recipe walkthrough:

  1. Craft Brewing Stand (Blaze Rod + 3 Cobblestone)

  2. Add Blaze Powder to fuel slot

  3. Add Water Bottles

  4. Add Fermented Spider Eye → Potion of Weakness (1:30)

  5. Add Gunpowder → Splash Potion of Weakness (1:30 / 1:07)

Optional:

Add Redstone before Gunpowder to extend duration.

So...What now?

The Splash Potion of Weakness might not seem flashy, but it's an essential tool for curing zombie villagers and weakening tough mobs. Whether you're grinding to build a villager trading empire or just trying to survive a raid, this potion can be a game-changer.

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