Screenshot 1 of 1. Split comparison showing purple and teal potion particles on the left and none on the right with Remove Potion Particles.
What Remove Potion Particles works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Minecraft versions | 1.0, 1.13.2, 1.14.4, 1.15.2, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.5 |
Remove Potion Particles is a 16x resource pack for Java that strips the swirling particles from potion effects and beacons. At 3.6KB it is a tiny file, and it works by keeping the effect particle textures out of VRAM. It suits low-end systems and anyone who wants a cleaner screen while effects are active.
Supported versions
- Minecraft 1.0 to 1.21.5.
What changes visually
The pack removes potion and beacon particles. It needs no mod or other dependency, so there is nothing to install alongside it.
- Removes potion effect particles.
- Removes beacon particles.
- Weighs 3.6KB, so it adds almost nothing to your pack list.
Paired with other performance-enhancing mods, the listed frame rate gain is upwards of 15 FPS. Treat that as a ceiling, not a promise, since results depend on your hardware.
How to install Remove Potion Particles
- 1.Open Options, then Resource Packs, then Open Pack Folder.
- 2.Drop the .zip file into that folder.
- 3.Move the pack to the Selected side of the Resource Packs screen.
A pack made for a different release can still load, but it shows an incompatibility warning. The resource pack install guide covers the same steps with more detail.
Known limitations
This pack is for Java only. Bedrock uses a different pack format, so it will not load there.
Questions about Remove Potion Particles.
4 questions
How do I remove potion particles in Minecraft Java?
Use a resource pack built for it. Remove Potion Particles removes potion and beacon particles. Put the .zip in the resourcepacks folder through Options, Resource Packs, Open Pack Folder, then move it to the Selected side of the Resource Packs screen. It needs no other mod.
Does Remove Potion Particles work on Bedrock?
No. It is a Java Edition resource pack, and Bedrock uses a different pack format. Bedrock players need a pack made for their own edition, because this one will not load there.
Will removing potion particles improve FPS?
It can help. The pack keeps the effect particle textures out of VRAM, and the creator reports a gain of upwards of 15 FPS when it is combined with other performance-enhancing mods. The actual gain depends on your hardware, so expect less on a strong system.
Why is it harder to see a cured zombie villager effect with this pack?
The pack removes potion particles, which can make it slightly harder to confirm that a zombie villager has been splashed with a Potion of Weakness during the curing process. If you are actively working with zombie villagers, disable the pack temporarily and re-enable it once you have finished.
