/kill
Instantly remove mobs, items, or players from the world.
Overview
What is the /kill command?
The /kill command instantly removes entities — players, mobs, dropped items, projectiles, almost anything. With target selectors you can wipe a single mob type, clear lag-causing item drops, or reset an arena in one line.
Used on yourself it acts as a quick respawn; used with @e[type=...] it's the cleanest way to mass-remove specific entities.
When to use it: Use /kill to clear mobs or dropped items, reset an arena, or respawn yourself quickly.
At a glance
Syntax
/kill [target]See it
What it does
Anatomy
Every part, explained
- 1
/killDeals fatal damage to its target.
- 2
[target]Who or what to remove. Defaults to YOU.
Your turn
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Copy & paste
Examples
/kill @e[type=zombie]Wipe out every zombie.
/kill @e[type=item]Clean up dropped items on the floor.
/kill @e[type=!player]Remove everything except players.
Avoid these
Common mistakes
/kill/kill @e[type=item]With no target it kills YOU - always aim it.
/kill zombie/kill @e[type=zombie]Targets use selectors like @e, not bare names.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
- How do you kill all mobs with a command?
- Run /kill @e[type=!player] to remove every entity except players, or target one type with /kill @e[type=zombie].
- How do you clear dropped items?
- Use /kill @e[type=item] to remove all items lying on the ground — useful for clearing lag.
- What does /kill do with no target?
- Running /kill on its own kills you, sending you to the respawn screen — a fast way to get back to spawn.
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