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 simplest method is using commands, specifically the /kill command. However, even this seemingly straightforward command has nuances. This guide details how to effectively use the /kill command to target various mobs.

Before You Begin: Enabling Cheats

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

Java Edition:

1. Open 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 world selection screen.
2. Click the pencil icon next to the world you want to modify.
3. In the settings menu, locate the "Cheats" option (usually bottom right).
4. Toggle "Cheats" to "On."

Using the /kill Command

The basic /kill command, /kill, will unfortunately only kill the player. To target mobs, you'll need to use selectors.

• Killing All Mobs (Except the Player): /kill @e[type=!minecraft:player] (@e selects all entities; type=!minecraft:player excludes the player.)

• Killing Specific Mob Types: /kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken] (Replaces chicken with the desired mob type, e.g., sheep, zombie.)

• Killing Mobs Within a Radius:

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

• Killing Specific Mobs Within a Radius:

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

The game will auto-complete command suggestions, making the process intuitive.

Understanding Selectors

Key selectors to remember:

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

With practice, the /kill command becomes a powerful tool for managing your Minecraft world. Remember to experiment and utilize the auto-complete feature for efficient mob elimination.