Instant Damage Effect Command

Copy the /effect command for Instant Damage in Minecraft Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Default, amplifier variants, and the clear command are all below.

Command

Java/effect give @p minecraft:instant_damage 1 0

Bedrock/effect @p instant_damage 1 0

Instant Damage is an instant effect — a duration of 1 tick is sufficient. The effect resolves immediately on application.

Clear Instant Damage

Java/effect clear @p minecraft:instant_damage

Bedrock/effect @p instant_damage 0

To clear all effects at once: /effect clear @p

What Instant Damage does in-game

Instantly deals damage — no duration. Deals 6 HP (3 hearts) at Amplifier 0. Heals undead mobs instead.

Frequently asked questions

What does Instant Damage do in Minecraft?: Instantly deals damage — no duration. Deals 6 HP (3 hearts) at Amplifier 0. Heals undead mobs instead.
How long does Instant Damage last with the infinite command?: Instant Damage is an instant effect — duration is always 1 tick regardless of the value you specify.
Does the Instant Damage command work in Bedrock Edition?: Yes — use the Bedrock command shown above. Bedrock syntax omits the 'give' subcommand and 'minecraft:' namespace prefix, and does not support the 'infinite' keyword.

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