How To Kill All Mobs in Minecraft

Mastering Minecraft Mob Elimination: A Comprehensive Guide to the /kill Command

There are many reasons to eliminate mobs in Minecraft. The simplest method involves using commands, specifically the /kill command. However, even this seemingly straightforward command has some nuances. This guide explains how to effectively use the /kill command to target and remove various mobs.

Prerequisites: Enabling Cheats

Before utilizing any commands, ensure your Minecraft world has cheats enabled. Instructions for enabling cheats are detailed below.

The /kill Command: Syntax and Usage

The basic /kill command is straightforward: /kill. However, this will kill your player character. To target specific entities, you need to add syntax.

Killing All Mobs:

To eliminate all mobs (excluding the player):

/kill @e[type=!minecraft:player]

Here, @e selects all entities, and [type=!minecraft:player] specifies the exclusion of the player.

Targeting Specific Mob Types:

To kill a specific mob type (e.g., chickens):

/kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]

Specifying Distance:

To kill mobs within a certain radius:

• Java Edition: /kill @e[distance=..15] (kills mobs within 15 blocks)
• Bedrock Edition: /kill @e[r=10] (kills mobs within a radius of 10 blocks)

Combining type and distance:

• Java Edition: /kill @e[distance=..15,type=minecraft:sheep] (kills sheep within 15 blocks)
• Bedrock Edition: /kill @e[r=10,type=minecraft:sheep] (kills sheep within a radius of 10 blocks)

Minecraft will autocomplete commands, minimizing the need for memorization.

Important Entity Selectors:

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

Enabling Cheats in Minecraft:

Commands won't function without cheats enabled. Here's how to activate them:

Java Edition:

1. Enter your world.
2. Press Esc.
3. Select "Open to LAN."
4. Toggle "Allow Commands" to "On."

Note: This setting is temporary; you must repeat this process each time you start the world. To permanently enable cheats, create a world copy with cheats enabled. In the main menu's Singleplayer section, select your world, click "Re-create," and enable cheats during world creation.

Bedrock Edition:

1. Navigate to your worlds.
2. Click the pencil icon next to the desired world.
3. In the settings menu, toggle "Cheats" to "On."

With these instructions, you can effectively manage and eliminate mobs in your Minecraft world. Minecraft is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices.