Give Totem of Undying

Get a totem that saves you from death

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Gives you a Totem of Undying — hold it in your main or off-hand and it automatically activates when you would die. You're restored to half health and gain temporary effects like Regeneration and Fire Resistance. The totem is consumed after use. Useful for risky situations or PvP.

/give @p totem_of_undying

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: no
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command.
Press Enter — the totem appears in your inventory.
Drag it to your off-hand slot and it will save you once from death.

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