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*) |
|---|---|
 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
- Java
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Luck has the following effect ID and Name values:
| Icon | Status Effect (Minecraft ID Name) | ID | Platform | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Luck (minecraft: | 26 | Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.9 |
Definitions
- Icon is the image that will appear when you have this effect.
- Status Effect is what the effect is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value used in the /effect command.
- ID is the Internal number for the effect.
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version is the Minecraft version number that the effect was introduced for the name and ID that is listed.
See a complete list of Minecraft Effects that is interactive and searchable.
Effect Command for Luck
- Java
Effect Command in Minecraft Java Edition (Current)
Luck:
/effect give @p luck 99999
Luck II:
/effect give @p luck 99999 1
Luck (highest level):
/effect give @p luck 99999 255
To remove all status effects including Luck, you can either drink milk or use the following /effect command:
/effect clear @p
Effect Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12
Luck:
/effect @p luck 99999
Luck II:
/effect @p luck 99999 1
Luck (highest level):
/effect @p luck 99999 255
To remove all status effects:
/effect @p clear
