How To Kill All Mobs in Minecraft

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

There are many reasons why you might want to eliminate mobs in Minecraft. The most straightforward method is using commands, specifically the /kill command. However, even this simple command has nuances. This guide details how to use it effectively.

Before You Begin: Enabling Cheats

The /kill command requires a world with cheats enabled. If cheats aren't already on, follow these instructions:

Java Edition:

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

Remember: This enables cheats only for that session. To permanently enable cheats, create a copy of your world with cheats enabled during the world creation process.

Bedrock Edition:

1. Navigate to your worlds.
2. Select the world you wish to modify.
3. Click the pencil icon.
4. In the settings menu, toggle "Cheats" to "On."

Using the /kill Command

The basic /kill command, entered alone, will kill your player character. To target mobs, you need to specify your target.

Killing All Mobs:

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

This command targets all entities (@e) except players (type=!minecraft:player).

Killing Specific Mob Types:

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

/kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]

Targeting Mobs by Distance:

You can also specify a distance. For mobs within 15 blocks:

• Java Edition: /kill @e[distance=..15]
• Bedrock Edition: /kill @e[r=10]

To target a specific mob type within a certain radius:

• Java Edition: /kill @e[distance=..15,type=minecraft:sheep]
• Bedrock Edition: /kill @e[r=10,type=minecraft:sheep]

The game will autocomplete commands, so precise memorization isn't necessary.

Important Selectors:

Understanding these selectors is crucial for precise targeting:

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

Minecraft is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices.