How to Brew a Potion of Weakness in Minecraft
A Potion of Weakness in Minecraft reduces the attack damage of whatever mob or player drinks it, making combat easier for a short time. It’s a handy tool for grinding mobs, tackling bosses, or simply giving yourself an edge in PvP.
How to Brew a Potion of Weakness
You will need the following items:
- Brewing Stand
- Nether Wart
- Water Bottle (filled in glass bottles)
- Fermented Spider Eye
- (Optional) Redstone Dust for an extended duration
Step 1: Set Up the Brewing Stand

Place the Brewing Stand on a solid block and open its interface. Add blaze powder.
Step 2: Add Water Bottles

Put three Water Bottles into the three lower slots.
Step 3: Create an Awkward Potion

Add Nether Wart to the top slot to create an Awkward Potion; this is the base for most effect potions.
Step 3: Add the Fermented Spider Eye



Replace the Nether Wart with a Fermented Spider Eye in the top slot to turn the Awkward Potion into a Potion of Weakness.
Step 5: Extend the Duration (Optional)


If you want the effect to last longer, place Redstone Dust in the top slot after step 4 and re-brew for an extra duration.
Step 6: Collect Your Potion


Collect the resulting Potion of Weakness from the output slot; it can then be consumed or placed into a dispenser for later use.
Tips from the Community
- Many players find fermented spider eyes easiest to get from killing spiders and then crafting them with brown mushrooms and sugar.
- Some YouTube tutorials suggest using a potion of Swiftness alongside Weakness to stay mobile while debuffing enemies.
- On PlanetMinecraft forums, users often point out that a splash version can be thrown to apply Weakness to multiple targets at once.
Conclusion
Brewing a Potion of Weakness is straightforward: create an Awkward Potion, swap in a Fermented Spider Eye, and optionally extend the time with Redstone. With these steps you can quickly gain a useful combat advantage in Minecraft.
A Potion of Weakness gives you a simple way to lower your foes’ damage output, making it an essential brew for any adventurer looking to boost their gameplay efficiency.

