Levitation Effect Command

Copy the /effect command for Levitation 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:levitation 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:levitation 1000000 0

Bedrock/effect @p levitation 9999 0

Clear Levitation

Java/effect clear @p minecraft:levitation

Bedrock/effect @p levitation 0

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

What Levitation does in-game

Pushes you upward regardless of input. Used by Shulkers to float you into the air. Can be deadly if applied at height.

Frequently asked questions

What does Levitation do in Minecraft?: Pushes you upward regardless of input. Used by Shulkers to float you into the air. Can be deadly if applied at height.
How long does Levitation 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 Levitation 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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