Infested Effect in Minecraft
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Infested is a harmful status effect in Minecraft. When the affected entity is hurt, silverfish may spawn from it.
- Effect type
- Harmful ⚠️
What does Infested do?
When the affected entity is hurt, silverfish may spawn from it.
How to remove Infested
Wait for the timer to run out, or Drink a milk bucket to clear all status effects at once.
Harmful effects are shown in red. Effect levels are shown in Roman numerals: level II is stronger than level I.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
What does Infested do in Minecraft?
When the affected entity is hurt, silverfish may spawn from it.
How do you get rid of Infested?
Wait for it to wear off, or drink a milk bucket to remove all effects.