Potion of Freezing

Potion of Freezing

Rarity tier	Common
Status effects	Freezing
Renewable	Yes
Stackable	No

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A potion of Freezing is a potion that provides the Freezing effect when consumed.

Obtaining

Brewing

Name	Ingredients	Brewing recipe
Potion of Freezing	Ice Ball + Awkward Potion
Extended Potion of Freezing	Redstone Dust + Potion of Freezing
Splash Potion of Freezing	Gunpowder + Potion of Freezing
Lingering Potion of Freezing	Dragon's Breath + Splash Potion of Freezing

Usage

Effect

Potion type	Tier	Duration	Effect	Description
Potion	1	Regular: 0:45 Extended: 1:30	Freezing	The Freezing effect reduces the player's speed and jump height, as well as causing continuous damage over time. Can be nullified by wearing leather armor.
Splash potion	1	Regular: 0:45 Extended: 1:30
Lingering potion	1	Regular: 0:11 Extended: 0:22

Crafting ingredient

Name	Ingredients	Crafting recipe
Arrow of Freezing	Arrow + Lingering Potion of Freezing

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

Name	Identifier	Form	Translation key
Potion of Freezing	potion	Item	item.minecraft.potion.effect.freezing
Splash Potion of Freezing	splash_potion	Item	item.minecraft.splash_potion.effect.freezing
Lingering Potion of Freezing	lingering_potion	Item	item.minecraft.lingering_potion.effect.freezing

Bedrock Edition:

Name	Identifier	Numeric ID	Form	Translation key
Potion of Freezing	potion	430	Item	potion.freezing.name
Splash Potion of Freezing	splash_potion	571	Item	potion.freezing.splash.name
Lingering Potion of Freezing	lingering_potion	572	Item	potion.freezing.linger.name

Metadata

In Bedrock Edition:

Potion	Regular	Extended
Potion of Freezing	47	48

Achievements

Icon		Achievement	In-game description	Actual requirements (if different)	Gamerscore earned	Trophy type (PS)
PS4	Other
		Local Brewery	Brew a potion.	Pick up a potion from a brewing stand potion slot. An already-created potion placed and removed qualifies.	15	Bronze

Advancements

Icon	Advancement	In-game description	Actual requirements (if different)
	Local Brewery	Brew a Potion	Take a potion, splash potion, lingering potion, or water bottle from a brewing stand potion slot.
	A Furious Cocktail	Have every potion effect applied at the same time	Have all of these 17 status effects applied to the player at the same time: The source of the effects is irrelevant for the purposes of this advancement. Other status effects may be applied to the player, but are ignored for this advancement.
	How Did We Get Here?	Have every effect applied at the same time	Have all of these 34 status effects applied to the player at the same time: The source of the effects is irrelevant for the purposes of this advancement. Other status effects may be applied to the player, but are ignored for this advancement. This is a hidden advancement, meaning that it can be viewed by the player only after completing it, regardless of if its child advancement(s), if any, have been completed.
	Husbandry	The world is full of friends and food	Consume anything that can be consumed, except for cake.

History

Announcement

September 26, 2026							Potions of Freezing were announced at Minecraft LIVE – September 2026.

Java Edition

Upcoming Java Edition
26.4			snap3				Added potions of Freezing.

Bedrock Edition

Upcoming Bedrock Edition
26.60 Experiment Drop 4 of 2026			Preview 26.60.29				Added potions of Freezing.
26.70			Preview 26.70.20				All features from the "Drop 4 of 2026" experiment have been implemented in vanilla.

Issues

Issues relating to "Potion of Freezing" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Gallery

Mojang images

• 
  Kai with a potion of Freezing

In other media

• 
  Steve freezing with a floating potion of freezing

See also

• Splash Potion
• Lingering Potion