The Ultimate Command Guide You Need!
Introduction
Minecraft is already an amazing game — but once you learn to master commands, the whole world opens up.
Commands give you superpowers: you can teleport instantly, give yourself rare items, control the weather, spawn mobs, and so much more.
Whether you’re building creative masterpieces, surviving hardcore, or just having fun, commands make everything faster and easier.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Top 100 Most Useful Minecraft Commands, with examples, simple explanations, and pro tips — in a clear and friendly tone.
Let’s get you commanding like a boss!
Basic Information About Minecraft Commands
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Command | A special instruction you type to change the game instantly. |
| Slash ( / ) | Always put “/” at the start of a command. |
| Arguments | Extra details you add to commands (like player names or coordinates). |
| Syntax | The correct way a command must be written. |
| Console | Admin command input area (especially for server owners). |
Tip: Always double-check your spelling — one wrong letter can break the command!
How to Use Commands
- Java Edition: Press T to open chat, type the command, press Enter.
- Bedrock Edition (Windows, Mobile, Console): Press Right on D-Pad (or T key), type, and hit Enter.
- Server Console: No slash needed — just type the command.
Important: Some commands require cheats enabled in the game settings.
Top 100 Useful Minecraft Commands
Category 1: Player Commands
1. /gamemode [mode] [player]
- Example:
/gamemode creative @p - Changes game mode (survival, creative, adventure, spectator).
2. /tp [target] [destination]
- Example:
/tp @p 100 64 -100 - Teleports you or others instantly.
3. /give [player] [item] [amount]
- Example:
/give @p minecraft:diamond 64 - Gives any item to a player.
4. /effect give [player] [effect] [seconds] [amplifier]
- Example:
/effect give @p minecraft:speed 100 2 - Adds potion effects without potions!
5. /clear [player] [item]
- Example:
/clear @p - Clears inventory.
Category 2: Weather and Time
6. /weather clear
- Clears weather (no rain, no storms).
7. /weather rain
- Starts rain.
8. /weather thunder
- Summons a thunderstorm.
9. /time set day
- Sets the time to morning.
10. /time set night
- Makes it night instantly.
11. /time set noon
- Sun is highest in the sky.
12. /time set midnight
- Deepest part of the night.
13. /time add [ticks]
- Example:
/time add 24000 - Moves time forward (24000 ticks = 1 full Minecraft day).
Category 3: Mob Commands
14. /summon [entity] [pos]
- Example:
/summon minecraft:zombie ~ ~ ~ - Spawns mobs instantly.
15. /kill [entity]
- Example:
/kill @e[type=zombie] - Kills specific mobs.
16. /data merge entity [target] {Attributes}
- Example: Make a super-powered creeper.
Category 4: Inventory Management
17. /replaceitem entity [target] [slot] [item]
- Replace player or mob inventory slots.
18. /loot give [player] loot [loot_table]
- Drops loot tables on players.
Category 5: Building and Structure
19. /fill [from] [to] [block]
- Example:
/fill 0 64 0 10 64 10 minecraft:stone - Instantly fills a space with blocks.
| Usage | What It Does |
|---|---|
/fill ~ ~ ~ ~5 ~5 ~5 minecraft:diamond_block | Creates a cube of diamond blocks. |
/fill ~ ~ ~ ~5 ~ ~5 minecraft:air | Clears an area. |
20. /setblock [pos] [block]
- Places one block instantly.
Category 6: Fun and Customization
21. /title [player] [action] [title text]
- Display titles on screen.
22. /playsound [sound] [player]
- Plays any sound effect.
23. /particle [effect] [pos]
- Summons beautiful particles (like magic sparkles).
Category 7: Server/Admin Commands
24. /ban [player]
- Ban a player from your server.
25. /pardon [player]
- Unban player.
26. /kick [player] [reason]
- Kick a player with a message.
27. /whitelist add [player]
- Allow specific players only.
28. /op [player]
- Make player admin.
29. /deop [player]
- Remove admin rights.
Fast List: 30–100 Commands
Here’s a quick-hit list of even more useful commands, sorted for speed:
| No. | Command | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | /gamerule keepInventory true | Keep items after death |
| 31 | /gamerule mobGriefing false | Stop creepers destroying builds |
| 32 | /gamerule doDaylightCycle false | Freeze day/night |
| 33 | /gamerule doWeatherCycle false | Freeze weather |
| 34 | /gamerule commandBlockOutput false | Clean console spam |
| 35 | /gamerule doMobSpawning false | Stop mobs spawning |
| 36 | /difficulty peaceful | Instant peace (no mobs) |
| 37 | /difficulty easy | Light challenge |
| 38 | /difficulty normal | Default gameplay |
| 39 | /difficulty hard | Maximum danger |
| 40 | /clone [start] [end] [destination] | Copy structures |
| 41 | /spectate [player] | Spectate others |
| 42 | /enchant [player] [enchantment] [level] | Instantly enchant gear |
| 43 | /team add [team] | Create teams |
| 44 | /team join [team] [player] | Join teams |
| 45 | /worldborder set [size] | Create world limits |
| 46 | /locate structure [name] | Find temples, villages |
| 47 | /locate biome [name] | Find biomes |
| 48 | /effect clear [player] | Remove potion effects |
| 49 | /weather cycle true/false | Control weather cycling |
| 50 | /reload | Reloads datapacks |
| 51 | /seed | Get your world seed |
| 52 | /msg [player] [message] | Private message players |
| 53 | /tellraw [player] {“text”:”message”} | Fancy custom messages |
| 54 | /attribute [target] [attribute] [operation] [value] | Modify player stats |
| 55 | /execute run [command] | Execute commands from entities |
| 56 | /forceload add [pos] | Keep chunks loaded |
| 57 | /forceload remove [pos] | Unload chunks |
| 58 | /schedule function [name] [time] | Delay commands |
| 59 | /scoreboard objectives add [name] dummy [DisplayName] | Create scoreboards |
| 60 | /scoreboard players add [player] [objective] [score] | Update scores |
| 61 | /tag add [entity] [tag] | Tag players/mobs |
| 62 | /tag remove [entity] [tag] | Remove tags |
| 63 | /tp @a[tag=customTag] [coordinates] | Teleport tagged players |
| 64 | /weather query | Checks current weather |
| 65 | /spreadplayers [centerX] [centerZ] [spreadDistance] [maxRange] [respectTeams] [player] | Spread players randomly |
| 66 | /function [name] | Run saved commands |
| 67 | /data get block [pos] | Get block data |
| 68 | /data modify entity [target] [path] set value [value] | Change entity data |
| 69 | /title clear [player] | Clear title screen |
| 70 | /stopsound [player] [soundCategory] [sound] | Stop annoying sounds |
| 71 | /recipe give [player] [recipe] | Unlock crafting recipes |
| 72 | /recipe take [player] [recipe] | Lock recipes |
| 73 | /ban-ip [IP address] | Ban IPs |
| 74 | /pardon-ip [IP address] | Unban IPs |
| 75 | /publish | Open LAN world |
| 76 | /save-all | Save world manually |
| 77 | /save-off | Turn off saving |
| 78 | /save-on | Turn saving back on |
| 79 | /stop | Stop server |
| 80 | /title times [fadeIn] [stay] [fadeOut] | Adjust title screen time |
| 81 | /playsound ambient.cave @p | Play spooky cave sounds |
| 82 | /say [message] | Announce to everyone |
| 83 | /setworldspawn [coordinates] | Set new world spawn |
| 84 | /spawnpoint [player] [coordinates] | Set personal spawn |
| 85 | /testfor [target] | Test player presence |
| 86 | /weather query | Shows upcoming weather |
| 87 | /team leave [team] | Leave teams |
| 88 | /worldborder center [x] [z] | Move world border center |
| 89 | /worldborder damage amount [damage] | Set border damage |
| 90 | /worldborder warning time [seconds] | Warning before shrinking |
| 91 | /bossbar add [id] [name] | Create boss bars |
| 92 | /bossbar set [id] value [value] | Set boss bar progress |
| 93 | /advancement grant [player] everything | Instantly complete advancements |
| 94 | /advancement revoke [player] everything | Remove all advancements |
| 95 | /locate poi [poiName] | Locate points of interest |
| 96 | /team modify [team] color [color] | Team color settings |
| 97 | /team modify [team] friendlyFire true/false | Allow or block team damage |
| 98 | /worldborder warning distance [blocks] | Warning distance for border |
| 99 | /time query daytime | Exact daytime info |
| 100 | /gamerule doInsomnia false | Stop phantom attacks! |
Final Words
Now you have a full list of 100 incredibly useful Minecraft commands, from basic to advanced.
These commands will help you:
- Survive longer
- Build faster
- Play smarter
- Have more fun
- And customize your world like never before!
The more you practice using commands, the more powerful and creative you’ll become in Minecraft.
Pro Tip: Bookmark this page — you’ll come back to it a lot!
Happy Commanding! 🚀🎮
FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do I enable cheats in Minecraft? | Go to Game Settings -> Allow Cheats ON. |
| Are commands the same in Java and Bedrock? | Most are, but some slight syntax differences exist. |
| Can I use commands in Survival Mode? | Yes, if cheats are enabled. |
| Can I automate commands? | Yes! Use command blocks or functions. |