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"Effective Strategies to Eliminate All Mobs in Minecraft"

Author : Madison Apr 02,2025

In *Minecraft*, killing mobs can serve various purposes, from clearing space to collecting resources. The most straightforward method to achieve this is by utilizing the /kill command, which, while simple, requires a bit of precision to use effectively. Here's how you can use the /kill command to target all mobs in *Minecraft*.

How To Use the Kill Command to Kill All Mobs in Minecraft

Before diving into the commands, ensure you're playing on a world where cheats are enabled. If you're unsure how to turn on cheats, skip to the next section for guidance.

The /kill command is basic at its core; simply type /kill into the chat box. However, doing so will only result in your own demise, which isn't our goal here. To target mobs, you'll need to add specific syntax before the /kill command.

To kill all mobs, the command you'll use is:

/kill @e[type=!minecraft:player] – Here, @e represents all entities, and the parameters within the brackets specify that you should not be killed.

If you want to target a specific type of mob, such as chickens, the command would look like this:

/kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]

You can also limit the command's effect by distance. To kill all mobs within 15 blocks in Java Edition, use:

/kill @e[distance=..15]

And in Bedrock Edition:

/kill @e[r=10]

To kill a specific mob, say sheep, within 15 blocks, you would use:

/kill @e[distance=..15, type=minecraft:sheep] – Java Edition

/kill @e[r=10, type=minecraft:sheep] – Bedrock Edition

Both versions of *Minecraft* will provide autocomplete suggestions, so memorizing these commands isn't necessary. With a little practice, you'll master the kill command in no time.

There are other selectors besides @e that target different entities:

  • @p – targets the nearest player
  • @r – targets a random player
  • @a – targets all players
  • @e – targets all entities
  • @s – targets yourself

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How To Turn On Cheats/Commands in Minecraft

To use the kill command, you must be in a world with cheats enabled. Here's how to enable cheats in both Java and Bedrock editions.

Java Edition

Minecraft Open to Lan Screen Java Edition

Once in your world, press Esc and select "Open to LAN." Enable the "Allow Commands" option. Note that you'll need to repeat this process every time you start the world. For a permanent solution, create a new world with cheats enabled:

  • From the main menu, select Singleplayer.
  • Choose your world and click "Re-create" at the bottom.
  • In the new menu, set "Allow Commands" to On.

Bedrock Edition

Minecraft Cheats Screen Bedrock Edition

Enabling cheats in Bedrock Edition is straightforward. Navigate to your world list, click the pencil icon next to the world you want to modify, and find the "Cheats" option in the bottom right of the menu. Toggle it to On.

With these steps, you're now equipped to efficiently manage mobs in *Minecraft*. Whether you're clearing space or experimenting with commands, the /kill command is a powerful tool in your *Minecraft* arsenal.

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

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