/clone
Copy a box of blocks from one place to another.
Overview
What is the /clone command?
The /clone command copies a 3D region of blocks from one place to another — duplicating builds, machines or terrain in a single line. Modes let you mask out air, replace or keep the destination, and move (cut) instead of copy.
It's how map makers reset rooms, stamp out repeated structures, and build modular contraptions.
When to use it: Use /clone to duplicate or move a block region — copying builds, resetting rooms, or stamping repeated structures.
At a glance
Syntax
/clone <begin> <end> <destination>See it
What it does
Anatomy
Every part, explained
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/cloneCopies a 3D region of blocks.
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<begin>One corner of the area to copy.
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<end>The opposite corner of that area.
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<destination>Lower corner where the copy goes.
Your turn
Try it yourself
Copy & paste
Examples
/clone ~ ~ ~ ~5 ~5 ~5 ~10 ~ ~Copy a 6x6x6 box 10 blocks away.
/clone 0 64 0 5 70 5 100 64 100Clone a region to exact coords.
/clone ~ ~ ~ ~3 ~3 ~3 ~ ~10 ~Stack a copy above the original.
Avoid these
Common mistakes
/clone ~ ~ ~ ~5 ~5 ~5/clone ~ ~ ~ ~5 ~5 ~5 ~10 ~ ~You must also give a destination corner.
/clone ~ ~5 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~10 ~ ~/clone ~ ~ ~ ~5 ~5 ~5 ~10 ~ ~Each corner needs three coords: X Y Z.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
- How do you copy a structure with a command?
- Run /clone <x1 y1 z1> <x2 y2 z2> <destX destY destZ> to copy the source box to a new corner position.
- How do you clone only the blocks, ignoring air?
- Add the masked mode, e.g. /clone <pos1> <pos2> <dest> masked, so empty space in the source doesn't overwrite the destination.
- Can /clone move blocks instead of copying?
- Yes — use the move mode to clear the source after copying, effectively cutting and pasting the region.
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