How To Kill All Mobs in Minecraft

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

There are many reasons you might want to eliminate mobs in Minecraft. The most efficient method is using commands, specifically the /kill command. While seemingly simple, this command offers nuanced functionality. This guide explains how to use it effectively.

Prerequisites: Enabling Cheats

Before utilizing the /kill command, ensure your world has cheats enabled. Skip ahead if you've already done this.

The /kill Command: Syntax and Usage

The basic command, /kill, will unfortunately only kill the player. To target mobs, you need to add specific syntax.

To eliminate all mobs:

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

Targeting Specific Mobs:

To kill all chickens, for example:

/kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]

Adding Distance Restrictions:

To kill all mobs within a 15-block radius:

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

To target 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

Minecraft autocompletes commands, so memorization isn't strictly necessary.

Key Entity Selectors:

Beyond @e, other useful selectors include:

• @p – nearest player
• @r – random player
• @a – all players
• @s – yourself

Enabling Cheats in Minecraft:

Cheats must be enabled for these commands to function. Here's how:

Java Edition:

1. Enter your world.
2. Press Esc, then select "Open to LAN."
3. Toggle "Allow Commands" to "On." This is temporary; you must repeat this each time you open the world. To permanently enable cheats, create a world copy with cheats enabled via the "Re-create" option in the Singleplayer menu.

Bedrock Edition:

1. Locate your worlds.
2. Select the world and click the pencil icon.
3. In the settings menu, toggle "Cheats" to "On."

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