How To Kill All Mobs in Minecraft

Mastering the Minecraft Mob-Killing Commands: A Comprehensive Guide

There are many reasons to eliminate mobs in Minecraft, and commands offer the most efficient method. While the /kill command seems straightforward, its nuances require clarification. This guide details how to target and eliminate mobs effectively.

Prerequisites: Enabling Cheats

Before utilizing any kill commands, ensure your world has cheats enabled. Instructions for both Java and Bedrock editions are provided below.

The /kill Command: Syntax and Selectors

The basic /kill command, when entered alone, targets the player. To specify targets, use selectors:

• /kill @e[type=!minecraft:player]: This eliminates all entities except the player. @e selects all entities, and [type=!minecraft:player] excludes players.

• /kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]: This specifically targets and kills all chickens. Replace minecraft:chicken with the desired mob type.

• Distance-Based Targeting:

  • Java Edition: /kill @e[distance=..15] kills all entities within 15 blocks. /kill @e[distance=..15, type=minecraft:sheep] targets sheep within 15 blocks.

  • Bedrock Edition: /kill @e[r=10] kills all entities within a radius of 10 blocks. /kill @e[r=10, type=minecraft:sheep] targets sheep within this radius.

Command autocompletion assists in accurate input.

Key Selectors:

Familiarize yourself with these essential selectors:

• @p: Nearest player
• @r: Random player
• @a: All players
• @e: All entities
• @s: Yourself

Enabling Cheats:

Java Edition:

1. Access your world.
2. Press Esc, then select "Open to LAN."
3. Enable "Allow Commands." Note: This setting is temporary; repeat for each session. For permanent cheats, create a world copy with cheats enabled via the "Re-create" option in the singleplayer menu.

Bedrock Edition:

1. Locate your worlds.
2. Select the world and click the pencil icon.
3. Toggle "Cheats" to "On" in the bottom-right menu.

With these commands and the knowledge of how to enable cheats, you'll efficiently manage mob populations in your Minecraft world. Minecraft is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices.