In *Minecraft*, you might want to eliminate mobs for various reasons, and using commands is one of the most efficient ways to do so. The /kill command is your go-to tool here, but it's not as straightforward as it might seem. Let's dive into how you can use it to target all mobs in *Minecraft*.
How To Use the Kill Command to Kill All Mobs in Minecraft
Before diving into the commands, ensure you're in a world where cheats are enabled. If you need guidance on activating cheats, skip to the next section.
The basic /kill command is simple: type /kill into the chat box. However, this will only result in your character's demise, which isn't our goal. To target mobs specifically, you'll need to add some syntax to the command.
To kill all mobs, the command you need is:
/kill @e[type=!minecraft:player]
Here, @e targets all entities, and the parameters inside the brackets exclude players, ensuring you don't accidentally kill yourself.
If you want to target a specific type of mob, such as chickens, the command would be:
/kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]
You can also specify a distance range for the command. To kill all mobs within 15 blocks in Java Edition, use:
/kill @e[distance=..15]
For Bedrock Edition, the command to kill all mobs within 10 blocks is:
/kill @e[r=10]
To target a specific type of mob within a certain distance, like sheep within 15 blocks in Java Edition, the command is:
/kill @e[distance=..15, type=minecraft:sheep]
For Bedrock Edition, to kill sheep within 10 blocks, use:
/kill @e[r=10, type=minecraft:sheep]
Both versions of *Minecraft* offer command auto-completion, making it easier to use these commands without memorizing them. With a couple of tries, you'll get the hang of it.
Besides @e, other selectors can target different entities:
- @p – the nearest player
- @r – a random player
- @a – all players
- @e – all entities
- @s – yourself
How To Turn On Cheats/Commands in Minecraft
Remember, to use these commands, you need a *Minecraft* world with cheats enabled. Here's how to do it for both editions:
Java Edition
In your world, press Esc, then select "Open to LAN." Enable the "Allow Commands" option. Note that you'll need to do this every time you open your world. For a permanent solution, you'll need to create a new world with cheats enabled:
- From the main menu, click on Singleplayer.
- Select your world and click on "Re-create" at the bottom.
- In the new menu, set "Allow Commands" to On.
Bedrock Edition
Enabling cheats in Bedrock Edition is simpler:
- Navigate to your worlds.
- Click the pencil icon next to the world you want to modify.
- In the bottom right menu, find the Cheats option and toggle it to On.
And that's everything you need to know about using the /kill command to manage mobs in *Minecraft*.
*Minecraft is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile.*
