How to make a Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00) in Minecraft (2024)

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00) with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, the Potion of Infestation is a new item that was introduced in Minecraft 1.21 - Tricky Trials Update. You can brew a Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00) and add it to your inventory. When this potion is drank, it will give you the Infested effect for 3 minutes.

Let's explore how to make this potion.

Supported Platforms

A Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00) is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.21)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.21.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.21.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.21.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.21.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.21.0)
Education Edition	No

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find this Potion in Creative Mode

Java

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00) in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.21	Food & Drinks

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make this Potion

In Minecraft, these are the materials materials you can use to craft a Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00):

1 Nether Wart1 Stone1 Water Bottle

How to craft this Potion in Survival Mode

1. Open the Brewing Stand menu

First, open your brewing stand so that you have the Brewing Stand menu that looks like this:

2. Add Blaze Powder to Activate the Brewing Stand

Start by adding blaze powder in the far left box to activate the brewing stand.

3. Add Items to make this Potion

In the Brewing Stand menu, you place ingredients in the top box and the potions are created in the bottom three boxes.

To make a Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00), you will need 1 water bottle, 1 nether wart, and 1 Stone.

Add the Water Bottle

First, place the water bottle in one of the bottom boxes in the Brewing Stand menu.

TIP: You can make up to 3 potions at a time by adding 3 water bottles to the Brewing Stand.

Add the Nether Wart

Next, add the nether wart to the top box in the Brewing Stand menu.

You will know that the brewing process has begun because the bubbles will turn white and the arrow will turn white to show the progress. Once the brewing is done, the nether wart will disappear.

At this point, your bottle will contain an Awkward Potion which has no effects.

Add the Stone

Next, add the Stone to the top box in the Brewing Stand menu.

Once the brewing process is complete, you will hear a "glug glug glug" sound and the Stone will disappear. The Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00) will now be finished.

TIP: If you hover over the potion in the Brewing Stand, you will see the name of the potion and its effects.

Your bottle will now contain a Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00).

If you drink the Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00), you will have a 10% chance of spawning 1-2 Silverfish when you get hurt.

At this point, you can add this Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00) to your inventory or you can continue and turn the potion into a Splash Potion of Infestation (Infested 3:00).