Gunpowder changes a drinkable potion into a splash potion; Dragon’s Breath can follow for a lingering form.
Quick answer
Use the correct base, effect ingredient, and supported modifier. Read the output name before taking the potion.
What to do
Work through these checks in order. Stop if a menu, command, or world state differs from the conditions described.
- Confirm your Minecraft edition and release, then identify the world, device, or server involved.
- Brew the intended base effect first and confirm its output.
- Add Gunpowder, then test the splash result away from items or mobs you do not want to affect.
- Check the result in the game. If it differs, record the exact error or menu label and compare the official source for your version.
Edition and version differences
Effect availability and modifiers can change by edition or release. Check the brewing-stand output after each ingredient.
If the result differs
Compare the current screen or error text with the conditions above. Use the correct base, effect ingredient, and supported modifier. Read the output name before taking the potion. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which step made a difference.
Official sources and version scope
Examples are based on the original BlockGuide research snapshot dated 2026-10-12. Check the current edition and release before changing a live world.