Wither Effect in Minecraft
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Wither is a harmful status effect in Minecraft. Deals damage over time and, unlike poison, can kill. It turns your health bar black.
- Effect type
- Harmful ⚠️
What does Wither do?
Deals damage over time and, unlike poison, can kill. It turns your health bar black.
How to remove Wither
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 Wither do in Minecraft?
Deals damage over time and, unlike poison, can kill. It turns your health bar black.
How do you get rid of Wither?
Wait for it to wear off, or drink a milk bucket to remove all effects.