In *Minecraft*, there are numerous reasons you might want to eliminate mobs, and using commands can be the most efficient method. Specifically, the /kill command offers a straightforward yet nuanced approach to managing mobs. Here's how you can effectively use the /kill command to target all or specific mobs in *Minecraft*.
How To Use the Kill Command to Kill All Mobs in Minecraft
Before diving into the commands, ensure your *Minecraft* world has cheats enabled. If you're unsure how to activate cheats, skip to the section below for guidance.
The /kill command is simple to execute, but using it without parameters will only result in your own demise, which isn't our goal here. To avoid this, you must specify what you want to target with the command. To kill all mobs, use the following command:
/kill @e[type=!minecraft:player] - Here, @e signifies all entities, and the bracketed condition excludes players from the command's effect.
If you're looking to target a specific type of mob, such as chickens, the command would look like this:
/kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]
You can also limit the command's effect to a certain distance. To kill all mobs within 15 blocks in Java Edition, use:
/kill @e[distance=..15]
For Bedrock Edition, to kill all mobs within 10 blocks, the command is:
/kill @e[r=10]
To target a specific mob within a certain range, 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* will autocomplete these commands, making them easier to use without memorization. After a couple of tries, you'll get the hang of it.
Beyond @e, other useful selectors include:
- @p – targets the nearest player
- @r – targets a random player
- @a – targets all players
- @s – targets yourself
How To Turn On Cheats/Commands in Minecraft
To utilize the /kill command, your *Minecraft* world must have cheats enabled. Here's how to do it:
Java Edition
Once in your world, press Esc and select "Open to LAN." Enable the "Allow Commands" option. This setting needs to be activated each time you start 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 choose "Re-create."
- In the new menu, enable "Allow Commands."
Bedrock Edition
Enabling cheats in Bedrock Edition is straightforward:
- Navigate to your worlds.
- Click the pencil icon next to the world you want to modify.
- Find the "Cheats" option in the bottom right of the new menu and toggle it to "On."
With these steps, you're now equipped to efficiently manage mobs in *Minecraft* using the /kill command.
Minecraft is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile.
