Luck in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Luck effect with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Supported Platforms
The Luck effect is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
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Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.9) |
Pocket Edition (PE) | No |
Xbox 360 | Yes (TU46) |
Xbox One | Yes (CU35), but removed in (1.2) |
PS3 | Yes (1.38) |
PS4 | Yes (1.38) |
Wii U | Yes (Patch 15) |
Nintendo Switch | Yes, but removed in (1.5.0) |
Windows 10 Edition | No |
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.
Background
The Luck effect is a status effect that increases the chances of getting valuable loot.
There are levels of Luck such as Luck II, Luck III, Luck IV and so on. The higher the level of Luck, the more luck that is given.
Status Effect | Luck |
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Type | Helpful Effect |
Description | Increases the chances of getting valuable loot |
Effect Icon | |
Particles | Green particle effects appear floating around you |
Items that give Effect | Arrow of Luck (0:37) Potion of Luck (5:00) Splash Potion (5:00) Lingering Potion (1:15) |
Game Command | /effect command |
Icon and Particle Effects
When you have the Luck effect, the following icon will appear in the top right corner of your screen:
You will also see particle effects floating around you. In the latest version of Minecraft, these particle effects will be green.
When the Luck effect wears off, the icon and particle effects will disappear. You will be back to your normal status.
Duration
Depending on how you get the effect, the duration of the Luck effect will be different. To see how much time is remaining for the effect, go to your inventory menu.
In this example, it says 3:45 under Luck so this means that there is 3 minutes and 45 seconds remaining of the Luck effect.
Items that give the Luck Effect
The following are items that give the Luck effect in Minecraft:
Effect ID and Name
See a complete list of Minecraft Effects that is interactive and searchable.
Effect Command for Luck
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