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How To Kill All Mobs in Minecraft

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.Recommended Videos: How

By Julian: Mar 16,2025

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):

Java Edition: /kill @e[distance=..15] (kills mobs within 15 blocks)
Bedrock Edition: /kill @e[r=10] (kills mobs within a radius of 10 blocks)

To kill a specific mob type within a certain distance:

Java Edition: /kill @e[distance=..15,type=minecraft:sheep]
Bedrock Edition: /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: yourself

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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:

Java Edition

Minecrafr Open to Lan Screen Java Edition 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.

Bedrock Edition

Minecraft Cheats Screen Bedrock edition as part of an article about how to kill mobs. Navigate to your worlds, click the pencil icon next to the desired world, and toggle "Cheats" to "On" in the bottom-right menu.