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 most straightforward method involves using commands, specifically the /kill command. However, even this simple command has nuances. This guide explains how to target and eliminate mobs effectively.

Before You Begin: Enabling Cheats

The /kill command requires a world with cheats enabled. If cheats aren't already active, 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. Locate your worlds.
2. Select the world you wish to modify.
3. Click the pencil icon to edit world settings.
4. In the bottom-right menu, toggle "Cheats" to "On."

Using the /kill Command

The basic /kill command, /kill, will only kill the player. To target mobs, use the following syntax:

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

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

• Kill Mobs Within a 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.)

• Kill 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 autocomplete commands, minimizing the need for memorization.

Important Selectors:

Understanding these selectors is crucial for precise mob targeting:

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

With practice, you'll master the /kill command and efficiently manage mob populations in your Minecraft world.

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