Remembering all the potions in Minecraft and exactly what materials each one needs is a tall task, even for those who have played the games for years. For those players looking for all the information they need on Minecraft’s Potion of Night Vision, this guide is here to help.
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How to Craft a Night Vision Potion
The Potion of Night Vision requires players to gather a few ingredients first. Foremost of these ingredients is the brewing stand. This item is the only way players can brew potions in Minecraft and players have the option to either collect them or craft these items. For those looking to gather brewing stands, they naturally generate in End Ships, in the basements of igloos, and in village churches.
For those looking to craft them, they need a single blaze rod and can use 3 blocks of cobblestone or its other variants interchangeably (Java edition) or just one variant of cobblestone (Bedrock edition). Either way, once players have one, they then have to locate a Nether Fortress in Minecraft’s Nether dimension and kill Blazes for blaze rods. These can then be converted into blaze powder and placed within the brewing stand. The next step is to make glass by melting sand and craft glass bottles. Fill these bottles with water and fill the bottom three spots with these.
The next step is to convert these water bottles into awkward potions. This requires another trip to a nether fortress for nether wart, which can be placed on the top of the brewing stand to create the needed awkward potions. With at least one awkward potion on the bottom, players just need to add a golden carrot to create a Potion of Night Vision. Golden carrots, one of the better food items in Minecraft, can be created through the combination of 8 gold nuggets and a regular carrot.
As with other potions, the Potion of Night Vision can be extended in duration by combining it with a piece of Redstone at a brewing stand and made into a splash version by combining it with a piece of gunpowder.
When to use a Night Vision Potion
Though the cost is a bit expensive, the Potion of Night Vision is surprisingly useful. As its name implies, its primary use is for Minecraft’s long night cycle. Any players looking to continue their work above ground but at night should look to this potion for assistance.
But aside from making it easier to see at night, this potion has two other significant purposes: cave exploration and ocean exploration. Instead of relying on torches or glowstone to light the way, players can use a Potion of Night Vision to make their vision much clearer underground. The same is true when searching underwater. Once consumed, players will be able to see straight to the ocean floor, making shipwrecks, underwater temples, and ocean monuments much easier to find.
Minecraft is available now on Mobile, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
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