How to Make a Potion of Healing
One of the most vital combat potions. Heals the player instantly rather than over time. Useful in PvP and boss fights where time is critical. The Glistering Melon Slice is crafted by surrounding a melon slice with 8 gold nuggets.
Effect
Instantly restores 4 hearts (8 HP) of health. Level II restores 8 hearts (16 HP) instantly.
Recipe
Awkward Potion + Glistering Melon Slice
Main ingredient
Glistering Melon Slice
Duration
Instant (no duration)
Upgrades
Glowstone → Healing II (restores 8 hearts instantly). Redstone has no effect on instant potions. No extended variant.
Brewing steps
- Fill a glass bottle from a water source to get a Water Bottle.
- Place Water Bottle in the brewing stand.
- Add Nether Wart to the top slot → brews Awkward Potion.
- Add Glistering Melon Slice to the top slot → brews Potion of Healing. Optional: Add Glowstone Dust for Healing II. Add Gunpowder to convert to Splash; add Dragon's Breath to a Splash Potion for Lingering variant.