Bad Luck in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Bad Luck effect with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Supported Platforms
The Bad 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 | No |
 Xbox One | No |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | No |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | No |
 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 Bad Luck effect is a status effect that decreases the chances of getting valuable loot.
There are levels of Bad Luck such as Bad Luck II, Bad Luck III, Bad Luck IV and so on. The higher the level of Bad Luck, the less luck that you will have.
| Status Effect | Bad Luck |
|---|---|
| Type | Harmful Effect |
| Description | Decreases the chances of getting valuable loot |
| Effect Icon |  |
| Particles | Yellowish-brown particle effects appear floating around you |
| Game Command | /effect command |
Icon and Particle Effects
When you have the Bad 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 yellow-brown.
When the Bad 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 Bad 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 2:35 under Bad Luck so this means that there is 2 minutes and 35 seconds remaining of the Bad Luck effect.
Effect ID and Name
- Java
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Bad Luck has the following effect ID and Name values:
| Icon | Status Effect (Minecraft ID Name) |
ID | Platform | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Bad Luck (minecraft: |
27 | Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.9 |
See a complete list of Minecraft Effects that is interactive and searchable.
Effect Command for Bad Luck
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