Kill your own player
/killWithout a target, you are the one who dies. Handy when you are stuck.
/kill command in Minecraft
The /kill command removes entities at once: mobs, dropped items, projectiles, armor stands or players. Without a target it kills you. It is the fastest way to clear lag caused by piles of items, reset a test area or get out of a spot where you are stuck.
Syntax
/kill [<targets>]| Argument | Expects | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| targetsoptional | Entity selectorone or several | Entities to kill, @s by default. Narrow @e with filters: @e[type=minecraft:item], @e[type=!minecraft:player] or @e[tag=boss]. |
All 2 forms
- /kill
- /kill <targets>
Examples
Clear dropped items
/kill @e[type=minecraft:item]Removes every item lying on the ground in loaded chunks, a quick fix for lag.
Kill everything except players
/kill @e[type=!minecraft:player]Mobs, items, armor stands and minecarts disappear; players stay.
Clean zombies around you
/kill @e[type=minecraft:zombie,distance=..20]Only zombies within 20 blocks are killed.
Remove tagged entities
/kill @e[tag=boss]Kills only the entities you marked with /tag ... add boss.
Build your commandFill in the fields, then copy the command.
Command generatorBe careful with @e
/kill @e removes every loaded entity, players included, along with item frames, armor stands, minecarts and pets. Always add a filter. type=!minecraft:player spares players, distance=..20 limits the radius and tag= targets entities marked with /tag.
What /kill ignores
/kill uses a damage type that bypasses invulnerability. Players in Creative mode die too, and a Totem of Undying does not save anyone. A killed player drops the inventory as with any other death, unless keep_inventory is on.
Common uses
/kill @e[type=minecraft:item]clears dropped items and reduces lag./kill @e[type=minecraft:zombie,distance=..20]cleans a test area./killalone gets you out when you are stuck, at the cost of a trip back from your spawn.
When you test with /summon, give each summoned entity a tag so that the cleanup removes nothing else. With /execute you can kill based on conditions, for example only the entities standing on a certain block. The answer "Killed ..." or "Killed ... entities" tells you how many were removed.
✓ Checked in Java Edition 26.3 · updated 2 November 2026
/kill: FAQ
Does /kill work on players in Creative mode?
Yes. /kill bypasses invulnerability, so it works in Creative mode and a Totem of Undying does not prevent the death.
How do I clear dropped items without killing mobs?
Target only items with /kill @e[type=minecraft:item]. Mobs, players and other entities are left untouched.
How do I use /kill?
Type it in the chat with cheats on: /kill [<targets>].
Who can use /kill?
Cheats on, or operator level 2.