Eliminating mobs in Minecraft can be necessary for various reasons. The most straightforward method involves using the `/kill` command, but its application requires understanding specific syntax. This guide explains how to effectively use this command to target and remove mobs.
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Before employing the `/kill` command, ensure your world is set to allow cheats. If you're unsure how to enable cheats, skip ahead to the next section.
The basic `/kill` command is simple: type `/kill` into the chat box. However, this will kill *you*. To target mobs, you need to add specific parameters.
To kill all mobs (excluding yourself):
`/kill @e[type=!minecraft:player]` – Here, `@e` selects all entities, and `[type=!minecraft:player]` excludes players.
To kill specific mob types (e.g., chickens):
`/kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]`
To kill mobs within a specific radius:
`/kill @e[distance=..15]` – Java Edition
`/kill @e[r=10]` – Bedrock Edition (This kills mobs within a radius of 10 blocks)
To kill a specific mob type within a radius:
`/kill @e[distance=..15,type=minecraft:sheep]` – Java Edition
`/kill @e[r=10,type=minecraft:sheep]` – Bedrock Edition
Both editions offer command autocompletion, minimizing the need for memorization. The `/kill` command is relatively intuitive and easily mastered after a couple of attempts.
Beyond `@e`, other selectors exist:
`@p` – nearest player `@r` – random player `@a` – all players `@e` – all entities `@s` – yourself
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How To Turn On Cheats/Commands in Minecraft
The mob-killing commands are ineffective without cheats enabled. Here's how to enable them:
Java Edition
Enter your world, press Esc, select "Open to LAN," and toggle "Allow Commands" to "On." This setting is temporary; you must repeat this process each time you start the world. For permanent cheats, create a world copy with cheats enabled. In the singleplayer menu, select your world, click "Re-create," and enable cheats during world creation.
Bedrock Edition
In the world selection menu, click the pencil icon next to your world. In the settings menu, toggle "Cheats" to "On."
This concludes the guide on eliminating mobs in Minecraft.
Minecraft is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices.
