/kill
Kill entities (deal infinite damage).
What is /kill used for?
What /kill is for
Instantly removes entities — players, mobs, dropped items, projectiles — matched by a target selector.
When to use /kill
Clear lag-causing dropped items, wipe hostile mobs, reset an arena between rounds, or respawn yourself quickly. With selector filters it's a precise cleanup tool.
Common /kill selectors
/kill @e[type=item] clears ground items, /kill @e[type=!player] removes everything but players, and /kill @e[type=#minecraft:undead] targets a whole entity tag.
Syntax
Parameters
- targetsoptional
- entity selector
- Entities to kill. Defaults to executor.
Command builder
Configure the options below to generate a ready-to-paste /kill command.
Examples
Kill every entity except players (cleans up mobs/items).
Kill yourself.
Remove all dropped items.
Common questions
How do I kill all mobs except players?
Use /kill @e[type=!player]. To target only hostile undead, /kill @e[type=#minecraft:undead] works, or filter by specific mob types.
How do I clear dropped items in Minecraft?
Run /kill @e[type=item] to remove every item entity lying on the ground — a quick way to clear lag.
Permission level
/kill requires Cheats (op level 2). In single-player you need the world's "Allow Cheats" toggle on. On a multiplayer server you need to be opped — see /op.