"Guide to Eliminating All Mobs in Minecraft"

In *Minecraft*, there are numerous reasons you might want to eliminate mobs, and using commands is the most straightforward method. The /kill command is your go-to tool for this, but it requires a bit of finesse to use correctly. Here's how you can effectively 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 /kill command, ensure your world has cheats enabled. If you're unsure how to do this, skip ahead to the next section.

The /kill command is deceptively simple; just type /kill in the chat box. However, doing so will only result in your own demise—not ideal if you're trying to clear out mobs. To target specific entities, you'll need to add some syntax before the /kill command.

To kill all mobs, use this command:

/kill @e[type=!minecraft:player]

Here, @e signifies all entities, and the bracketed text specifies that players should be excluded from the command's effect.

If you want to target a specific type of mob, such as chickens, you can use:

/kill @e[type=minecraft:chicken]

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

/kill @e[distance=..15]

In Bedrock Edition, the equivalent command for a 10-block radius is:

/kill @e[r=10]

To target specific mobs within a certain distance, like sheep within 15 blocks in Java Edition, the command is:

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

For Bedrock Edition, it's:

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

Both versions feature autocomplete, so memorizing these commands isn't necessary. With a little practice, you'll master the /kill command in no time.

Beyond @e, there are other selectors for different targets:

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

How to Turn On Cheats/Commands in Minecraft

To use the /kill command, you must have cheats enabled in your *Minecraft* world. Here's how to do it for each edition:

Java Edition

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 open your world. For a permanent solution, create a new world with cheats enabled:

• From the main menu, click "Singleplayer," then select your world and click "Re-create."
• In the new menu, enable "Allow Commands."

Bedrock Edition

Turning on cheats in Bedrock Edition is straightforward. Navigate to your world list, click the pencil icon next to your desired world, and toggle the "Cheats" option to "On" in the bottom right menu.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge of how to use the /kill command and enable cheats, you're ready to manage mobs in *Minecraft* with ease.

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