Strength

The icon for the Strength effect.

Strength is a Status Effect that allows a character to temporarily deal increased damage when using melee attacks. Each level adds three damage to the attack; unlike Enchantments, it stacks with critical hits.

Like all status effects, it can be removed by drinking Milk.

Source

This status effect can be gained from three sources:

• Potion of Strength
• Arrow of Strength
• A Beacon

Similar Effects

• The Sharpness enchantment increases damage dealt by Swords or Axes.
• The Smite enchantment increases damage dealt to undead mobs.
• The Bane of Arthropods enchantment increases damage dealt to Spiders, Cave spiders, Silverfish, and Endermites.

Opposing Effect

• Weakness is a status effect that decreases the amount of damage a player can deal with melee weapons. The stronger the effect, the less damage a player will deal to enemies.