The bug
/effect
can apply a buggy potion effect called "empty." It does nothing, has no translation or icon, and apparently can't be removed until a relog.
How to reproduce
1. /effect @s regeneration 100 1 true
2. /effect @s empty
3. /effect @s clear
→ ❌ You're still creating particles
Expected behavior
Second command should be a syntax error
Linked issues
is duplicated by 1
Comments 3
Ah, from my testing the particles appear and persist if you also have another effect without particles.
/effect @s regeneration 1000 1 true
/effect @s empty
/effect @s clear
Updated the description
Tested in 1.14.30.51 beta and the effect does exist. However, it does not create any particles.