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Wither Effect

Wither Effect

Apply the withering decay effect

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

Applies Wither II for 10 seconds, turning the hearts black and draining health roughly every second — the same decay a wither skeleton inflicts. Unlike Poison, Wither can kill outright, so use it carefully in traps and boss fights.

/effect give @p wither 10 1 true
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How to use

  1. Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
  2. Paste the command and press Enter.
  3. Hearts turn black and drain for the duration.
  4. Drink milk or run /effect clear @s to stop it.

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