In *Minecraft*, there are numerous reasons you might want to eliminate mobs, and using commands is the most straightforward method. The /kill command is your go-to tool, but it requires a bit of finesse to use effectively. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to use the /kill command 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 playing on a world where cheats are enabled. If you're unsure how to activate cheats, skip to the next section for detailed instructions.
The /kill command is simple to execute; just type /kill into the chat box. However, this command will only result in your own demise, which isn't our goal here. To target specific entities, you'll need to add some syntax before the /kill command.
To kill all mobs, use the following command:
/kill @e[type=!minecraft:player] – Here, @e targets all entities, and the brackets specify that players should be excluded.
If you want to eliminate a specific type of mob, such as chickens, the command would be:
/kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]
You can also specify a distance to limit the range of the command. For example, to kill all mobs within 15 blocks, use:
/kill @e[distance=..15] – for Java Edition
/kill @e[r=10] – for Bedrock Edition
To target a specific mob within 15 blocks, the command would look like this:
/kill @e[distance=..15, type=minecraft:sheep] – for Java Edition
/kill @e[r=10, type=minecraft:sheep] – for Bedrock Edition
Both versions of *Minecraft* will autocomplete these commands, so you don't need to memorize them. With a couple of tries, you'll master the /kill command.
There are other selectors besides @e that target different entities:
- @p – targets the nearest player
- @r – targets a random player
- @a – targets all players
- @e – targets all entities
- @s – targets yourself
How To Turn On Cheats/Commands in Minecraft
To use the /kill command, you must be in a *Minecraft* world with cheats enabled. Here's how to activate cheats in both Java and Bedrock editions.
Java Edition
To enable cheats temporarily, load into your world, press Esc, and select "Open to LAN." Toggle "Allow Commands" to On. Remember, you'll need to repeat this process each time you open your world. For a permanent solution, create a new world with cheats enabled:
- From the main menu, select Singleplayer.
- Choose your world and click "Re-create" at the bottom.
- In the new menu, set "Allow Commands" to On.
Bedrock Edition
Enabling cheats in Bedrock Edition is straightforward:
- Navigate to your worlds list.
- Click the pencil icon next to the world you want to modify.
- In the new menu, find the "Cheats" option at the bottom right.
- Toggle "Cheats" to On.
With these steps, you're now equipped with all the knowledge needed to effectively use the /kill command to manage mobs in *Minecraft*. Whether you're clearing out a pesky mob infestation or just experimenting with commands, you're ready to take control of your *Minecraft* world.
*Minecraft is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile.*
