Make a Night Vision Potion in Minecraft!

Let's be real, Minecraft isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Once the sun dips below the horizon, those cute blocky landscapes turn into seriously spooky territory. Creepers lurk, skeletons rattle about, and suddenly your peaceful building game feels more like a horror movie. And those updated caves in the 1.18 update? They're vast, dark, and full of… well, you know.

But fear not, brave adventurer! There's a simple solution to conquer the darkness: the Potion of Night Vision. This handy brew lets you see clearly at night and illuminates even the deepest, darkest caves. This guide will walk you through exactly how to make one in Minecraft — let's get started!

This potion is a game-changer, especially for solo players or anyone exploring an unfamiliar area. Notably, only players benefit from it — mobs can't use it. This tutorial works for both Java and Bedrock editions of Minecraft.

What Does the Potion of Night Vision Do?

Simple: it lets you see in the dark. It's like flipping a light switch in a cave or during a long Minecraft night. You can scout ahead, spot enemies before they spot you, and feel way more confident while exploring. Some players even swear by it in the Nether, where it helps avoid dangerous drops in low-light areas.

The Potion of Night Vision is one of the easiest potions to make and one of the most useful — especially once you track down the right ingredients.

What You Need to Brew a Night Vision Potion

Here's what you'll need to gather:

• Golden Carrot
• Awkward Potion
• Brewing Stand
• Blaze Powder

You'll need a Brewing Stand to make any potion in Minecraft — it's the tool used for every single brew in the game. You'll also need an Awkward Potion, which is the base for many potions and is made by brewing Nether Wart in water bottles. Once your stand is set up and your Awkward Potion is ready, it's time to gather Blaze Powder and a Golden Carrot.

How to Get Blaze Powder

Blaze Powder fuels your Brewing Stand, and getting it requires a trip to the Nether. Here's how:

1. Craft a Nether Portal and head inside.
2. Search for a Nether Fortress — these structures are home to Blazes.
3. Defeat the Blazes to collect Blaze Rods.
4. Place the Blaze Rods in a Crafting Table to convert them into Blaze Powder.

How to Craft a Golden Carrot

The Golden Carrot is the key ingredient for Night Vision. You might get lucky and find one in a chest inside a Nether Fortress or Bastion Remnant. If not, here's how to craft one:

1. Find Carrots: Raid a village farm. If you're struggling to find a village, look up a Minecraft village seed online to speed things up.
2. Get Gold Nuggets: Killing Zombie Piglins in the Nether is the most reliable method. You can also find nuggets in chests in various structures. If you only have Gold Ingots, place one in a Crafting Table to convert it into 9 Gold Nuggets.
3. Craft the Golden Carrot: Open your Crafting Table, place a normal carrot in the center square, and surround it with 8 Gold Nuggets. That's it!

How to Brew the Night Vision Potion: Step-by-Step

You've got your ingredients — time to brew!

1. Open your Brewing Stand and place the Blaze Powder in the fuel slot on the left to power it.
2. Place your Awkward Potion bottles in the three bottom slots. One Golden Carrot brews up to three potions at once, so fill all the slots if you can.
3. Place the Golden Carrot in the top ingredient slot. The brewing will start automatically — watch the arrow fill up as the process completes.

How to Make a Splash Potion of Night Vision

Want to share the effect — or throw it at your friends? Turn your potion into a Splash Potion!

1. Get Gunpowder: Defeat a Creeper before it explodes to collect Gunpowder.
2. Brew it: Place your finished Night Vision Potions in the bottom slots of the Brewing Stand and Gunpowder in the top slot.

That's it — you now have throwable Night Vision Splash Potions!

Go Forth and Explore!

With your new Potion of Night Vision, those scary nights and dark caves won't seem so bad anymore. If you want to take things even further, look into Minecraft shader packs to make your nighttime adventures look incredible.

There are plenty of other potions to try brewing too. If you have a favorite, let everyone know in the comments below. And if you run into any problems while brewing, drop a comment and the community will help you out!

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does the Potion of Night Vision Last?

The standard Potion of Night Vision lasts 3 minutes. You can extend it to 8 minutes by adding Redstone Dust in a follow-up brew.

Does the Potion of Night Vision Work in the Nether?

Yes! It works in the Nether, the End, and underground caves — anywhere visibility is low.

Can You Give the Potion of Night Vision to Other Players?

Yes — brew it with Gunpowder to create a Splash Potion of Night Vision, then throw it at other players to give them the effect.