Hunger Effect Command

Copy the /effect command for Hunger in Minecraft Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Default, infinite-duration, amplifier variants, and the clear command are all below.

Infinite duration (Java)

Java/effect give @p minecraft:hunger infinite

The infinite keyword was added in Java 1.19.4. Use the legacy form below for older versions.

Max-duration / legacy (Java)

Java/effect give @p minecraft:hunger 1000000 0

Bedrock/effect @p hunger 9999 0

Clear Hunger

Java/effect clear @p minecraft:hunger

Bedrock/effect @p hunger 0

To clear all effects at once: /effect clear @p

What Hunger does in-game

Depletes your hunger bar faster than normal, forcing you to eat more often. Amplifier I drains the bar very quickly.

Frequently asked questions

What does Hunger do in Minecraft?: Depletes your hunger bar faster than normal, forcing you to eat more often. Amplifier I drains the bar very quickly.
How long does Hunger last with the infinite command?: On Java Edition, the 'infinite' keyword makes the effect last until you manually clear it with /effect clear. On Bedrock, the maximum you can specify is 1,000,000 ticks (about 13.8 hours).
Does the Hunger command work in Bedrock Edition?: Yes — use the Bedrock command shown above. Bedrock syntax omits the 'give' subcommand and 'minecraft:' namespace prefix, and does not support the 'infinite' keyword.

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