How To Kill All Mobs in Minecraft

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

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

Prerequisites: Enabling Cheats

Before using any commands, ensure your world has cheats enabled. Instructions for enabling cheats are provided below.

The /kill Command: Basics and Variations

The basic /kill command is simply /kill, but this will kill you. To target mobs, you need to add selectors.

• Killing All Mobs: The command to kill all mobs (excluding the player) is:

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

  @e selects all entities; [type=!minecraft:player] excludes the player.

• Killing Specific Mob Types: To kill a specific mob type (e.g., chickens):

  /kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]

• Killing Mobs Within a Radius: To kill mobs within a certain distance:

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

• Killing Specific Mobs Within a Radius: Combine type and distance selectors:

  • 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 10 blocks)

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

Important 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 do it:

Java Edition:

1. Enter your world.
2. Press Esc, then select "Open to LAN."
3. Toggle "Allow Commands" to "On." This is temporary; you'll need to repeat this each time you open the world. To permanently enable cheats, create a copy of the world with cheats enabled 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."

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