There are many reasons why you might want to eliminate mobs in Minecraft. The simplest method is using commands, specifically the /kill
command. However, even this seemingly straightforward command has some nuances. Here's how to effectively use it to target and remove mobs.
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Before using the /kill
command, ensure your world has cheats enabled. Skip to the next section if you already know how to do this.
The /kill
command itself is basic: type /kill
into the chat box. However, this will kill *you*. To target mobs, you need additional syntax.
To kill all mobs: /kill @e[type=!minecraft:player]
. Here, @e
selects all entities, and [type=!minecraft:player]
excludes the player.
To kill specific mobs (e.g., chickens): /kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]
To specify distance (kill mobs within a radius):
/kill @e[distance=..15]
(kills mobs within 15 blocks)/kill @e[r=10]
(kills mobs within a radius of 10 blocks)To kill a specific mob type within a certain distance:
/kill @e[distance=..15,type=minecraft:sheep]
/kill @e[r=10,type=minecraft:sheep]
Both editions offer command autocompletion, minimizing the need for memorization. The /kill
command is relatively intuitive; you'll likely grasp it after a couple of attempts.
Beyond @e
, other selectors target different entities:
@p
: nearest player@r
: random player@a
: all players@e
: all entities@s
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How to Enable Cheats/Commands in Minecraft
Mob-killing commands won't work without cheats enabled. Here's how to enable them:
Enter your world, press Esc, select "Open to LAN," and toggle "Allow Commands" to "On." This must be done each time you open the world. To permanently enable cheats, create a copy of the world with cheats enabled. In the singleplayer menu, select your world, click "Re-create," and enable cheats before creating the copy.
Navigate to your worlds, click the pencil icon next to the desired world, and toggle "Cheats" to "On" in the bottom-right menu.
That covers everything you need to know about eliminating mobs in Minecraft.
Minecraft is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile.