Unlocking New Brewing Possibilities with the More Potions Plugin
Vanilla Minecraft offers a solid selection of potions, but after countless hours of brewing, you might find yourself wishing for a bit more variety. That is exactly where the More Potions plugin steps in, expanding the brewing system with a dozen new effects that feel like they belong in the game from the start. Instead of relying on commands or convoluted workarounds, this plugin lets you craft these potions using the same brewing stand you already know and love. Whether you want to dig faster, leap higher, or even inflict a withering curse on your foes, More Potions adds a fresh layer of strategy to survival, PvP, and adventure maps.
What Sets More Potions Apart
There are plenty of potion plugins that unlock "hidden" effects through permission nodes or admin commands, but More Potions takes a different approach. The core philosophy is simple: if you can brew it, you can use it. No cheaty shortcuts, no need to memorize complex command syntax. Every new potion is obtained by tossing ingredients into a brewing stand, just like vanilla potions. Of course, if you run a server and want to hand out specific potions for events or testing, the plugin does include a flexible command system. But the real magic lies in the brewing recipes, which feel balanced and intuitive.
The Complete List of New Potions
More Potions introduces thirteen unique effects, each with its own tactical use. Here is a quick rundown of what you can brew:
- Potion of Haste – Increases block-breaking speed by 20% per level, perfect for massive mining projects.
- Potion of Dullness – The opposite of Haste, slowing down mining speed. Great for trolling or custom map challenges.
- Potion of Leaping – Boosts jump height, making parkour and base traversal much easier.
- Potion of Nausea – Warps and wobbles the target’s screen, disorienting opponents in combat.
- Potion of Resistance – Reduces all incoming damage by 20% per level, turning you into a temporary tank.
- Potion of Water Breathing – Locks your air meter at full, just like the old 1.7 mechanics, so you can explore ocean monuments without worry.
- Potion of Blindness – Surrounds the player with thick black fog, prevents sprinting, and blocks critical hits.
- Potion of Hunger – Drains the food meter slowly, similar to eating zombie flesh.
- Potion of Decay – Applies the wither effect, dealing steady damage over time.
- Potion of Health Boost – Grants extra hearts, increasing your maximum health temporarily.
- Potion of Absorption – Adds absorption hearts that act as a shield before real health is touched.
- Potion of Saturation – Replenishes the hunger bar by 0.5 per tick, keeping you fed without eating.
Each of these potions can be upgraded with glowstone dust for stronger effects or redstone to extend duration, and you can turn them into splash potions using gunpowder. The plugin even replaces a few redundant vanilla recipes, but rest assured, all original potions remain craftable.
Brewing Recipes: From Mundane to Magical
The recipes are refreshingly straightforward and often use ingredients that previously had limited uses. For example, a Potion of Haste is simply a water bottle combined with glowstone dust, while a Potion of Decay comes from water and blaze powder. Here are all the base recipes:
- Haste – Water Bottle + Glowstone Dust
- Dullness – Water Bottle + Redstone Dust
- Leaping – Water Bottle + Sugar
- Nausea – Potion of Poison + Fermented Spider Eye
- Resistance – Water Bottle + Spider Eye
- Water Breathing – Water Bottle + Fermented Spider Eye
- Blindness – Potion of Swiftness + Fermented Spider Eye
- Hunger – Awkward Potion + Fermented Spider Eye
- Decay – Water Bottle + Blaze Powder
- Health Boost – Water Bottle + Glistering Melon
- Absorption – Water Bottle + Magma Cream
- Saturation – Water Bottle + Ghast Tear
These recipes can be rearranged through the config file if you prefer a different progression, giving server owners full control. The plugin also includes a handy in-game recipe list via the /MP Recipes command, so you never have to alt-tab to a wiki.
Commands and Permissions for Server Admins
While the brewing system is the star, More Potions doesn’t leave server operators hanging. The command set is clean and easy to remember:
- /MP Give <Player> <Type> <Duration> <Potency> <Splash true|false> [Amount] – Spawns a custom potion directly into a player’s inventory.
- /MP List – Shows all available potion types for the give command.
- /MP Recipes – Displays every brewing recipe.
- /MP Reload – Refreshes the plugin’s configuration without restarting the server.
Permissions are granular, so you can allow certain players to brew all potions while restricting others to specific effects. The main nodes are MorePotions.Give, MorePotions.Reload, MorePotions.List, and MorePotions.Recipes. For individual potions, you can assign nodes like MorePotions.Potion.Haste or MorePotions.Potion.Blindness, giving you precise control over who can use what.
Keeping the Plugin Up to Date
More Potions includes a built-in update checker that quietly pings the CurseForge API to see if a new version is available. If you prefer to handle updates manually, you can disable this in the config by setting CheckUpdates to false. There is also an auto-download feature, but you can turn that off too by adjusting AutoDownloadUpdates. This ensures you always have the latest bug fixes and balance tweaks without any hassle.
For players who want to try this mod without the hassle of manual file management, it can be easily installed via the foxygame.net launcher — a convenient, flexible, and modern Minecraft launcher where you can download mods right from the menu. This makes it a breeze to keep your game up to date and jump straight into brewing.
Community and Support
The plugin has been featured by content creators like TwixPvP, who made an awesome video showcasing its features. You can find that video on his channel to see the potions in action. If you run into any bugs or have ideas for new potions, the developer encourages leaving a comment on the plugin page. The project also uses MCStats for anonymous usage tracking, which helps guide future development. And if you find the plugin useful, there is a donation option to support the creator’s work.
Why More Potions Deserves a Spot on Your Server
More Potions breathes new life into the brewing mechanic without feeling overpowered or out of place. The recipes are logical, the effects are balanced, and the whole system integrates seamlessly with vanilla gameplay. Whether you run a survival server where players crave more progression options, a minigame hub that needs custom buffs and debuffs, or just a private world with friends, this plugin delivers. The ability to brew everything yourself keeps the experience fair and engaging, while the command options provide a safety net for creative scenarios. If you have ever wished that Minecraft’s potion system had just a little more depth, More Potions is the perfect addition to your brewing stand.