Minecraft: Complete Mob Extermination Guide

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 some nuances. Let's explore how to effectively target and remove mobs.

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Before using the /kill command, ensure your world is set up to allow cheats. If you're unsure how to enable cheats, skip ahead to the next section.

The /kill command itself is basic: type /kill into the chat box. However, this will only kill your own player character. To target specific entities, you'll need to add some syntax.

To eliminate all mobs, use this command:

/kill @e[type=!minecraft:player] – This targets all entities (@e) except players (type=!minecraft:player).

You can also target specific mob types. For example, to kill all chickens:

/kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]

You can even specify a kill radius. To eliminate all mobs within 15 blocks:

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

To kill 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

Both editions offer command autocompletion, so you don't need to memorize these exactly. The /kill command is relatively intuitive and you'll quickly grasp its usage.

Beyond @e, other important selectors include:

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

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How To Enable Cheats/Commands in Minecraft

The mob-killing commands won't function without cheats enabled. Here's how to do it:

Java Edition

Enter your world, press Esc, select "Open to LAN," and toggle "Allow Commands" to "On." Commands will now work, but you must repeat this each time you start the world. For permanent cheats, create a world copy with cheats enabled. To do this, go to the Singleplayer menu, select your world, click "Re-create," and enable "Allow Commands" before creating the new world.

Bedrock Edition

Navigate to your worlds. Click the pencil icon next to the world you want to modify. In the settings menu, toggle "Cheats" to "On."

That's all you need to know about eliminating mobs in Minecraft.

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