
Item Effects
Item Effects adds a simple command that lets you bind potion effects to any item. When you hold or wear the item, you automatically receive the effect — put it away and it fades after a few seconds.
About this Mod
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Item Effects adds a simple command that lets you bind potion effects to any item. When you hold or wear the item, you automatically receive the effect — put it away and it fades after a few seconds.
Features
Bind any potion effect to any item — sword, armor, tools, anything
Works in main hand, off hand, and all 4 armor slots
Stack multiple effects on the same item
Effects are stored on the item itself, so they survive restarts and work when traded to other players
Effect icon shows in the HUD, no particle clutter
Commands
All commands require operator level 2.
/itemeffect add minecraft:strength — add Strength I to the held item
/itemeffect add minecraft:strength 1 — add Strength II (0 = level 1, 1 = level 2, up to 10)
/itemeffect remove minecraft:strength — remove a specific effect
/itemeffect list — list all effects on the held item
/itemeffect clear — remove all effects from the held item
Tab completion is supported for all effect names.
Use Cases
Enchanted armor that grants speed or regeneration while worn
A legendary sword that gives strength when held
A cursed item that applies weakness
Requirements
Minecraft 26.1.2
Fabric Loader 0.18.4+
Fabric API
Available Versions
How to Install Item Effects on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Item Effects". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Item Effects server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Item Effects compatible with fabric?
Item Effects officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Item Effects – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Item Effects consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
Rent Modded Server
Install Item Effects with just one click on your server.