Darkness Effect

Apply the Warden's pulsing darkness

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

Applies the Darkness effect for 60 seconds — the same pulsing, world-dimming blindness a Warden or sculk shrieker inflicts. Unlike Blindness, the darkness throbs in waves, which makes it perfect for horror-map atmosphere.

/effect give @p darkness 60 0 true

34 characters

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
The screen dims in slow pulses for the duration.
Run /effect clear @s to remove it early.

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