Welcome to our comprehensive guide on using commands and cheats in Minecraft Bedrock Edition! Commands and cheats are powerful tools that can significantly enhance your gameplay experience, offering you the ability to customize, control, and manipulate various aspects of the game. Whether you want to create incredible structures, manage game settings, or have a bit of fun, this guide has got you covered.
What Are Commands and Cheats?
Commands are text-based instructions that you can input into the game to perform specific actions. They allow players to alter game mechanics, spawn items, change game modes, and more. Cheats are a subset of commands that are specifically used to bypass certain game restrictions or enable special features.
Enabling Cheats
Before using commands, you need to ensure that cheats are enabled in your game:
- For New Worlds: When creating a new world, toggle the “Activate Cheats” option to ON in the world settings.
- For Existing Worlds: If you want to enable cheats in an existing world, go to the game settings, find the “Cheats” section, and toggle the option to ON.
Common Commands and Their Uses
Here’s a list of some commonly used commands in Minecraft Bedrock Edition, along with their syntax and examples:
/give
- Purpose: Gives a specified item to a player.
- Syntax:
/give [player] [item] [quantity] - Example:
/give @p diamond 10– Gives the nearest player 10 diamonds.
/summon
- Purpose: Spawns a specified entity at a given location.
- Syntax:
/summon [entity] [x] [y] [z] - Example:
/summon creeper ~ ~ ~– Spawns a creeper at the current location.
/tp
- Purpose: Teleports a player or entity to a specified location.
- Syntax:
/tp [target player] [x] [y] [z] - Example:
/tp @p 100 64 100– Teleports the nearest player to coordinates (100, 64, 100).
/time set
- Purpose: Changes the time of day.
- Syntax:
/time set [value] - Example:
/time set day– Sets the time to day.
/weather
- Purpose: Changes the weather conditions.
- Syntax:
/weather [clear|rain|thunder] - Example:
/weather clear– Clears the weather, making it sunny.
/effect
- Purpose: Applies a status effect to a player or entity.
- Syntax:
/effect [player] [effect] [duration] [amplifier] - Example:
/effect @p speed 60 1– Gives the nearest player the Speed effect for 60 seconds.
/setworldspawn
- Purpose: Sets the world spawn point to the current location.
- Syntax:
/setworldspawn [x] [y] [z] - Example:
/setworldspawn– Sets the world spawn point to the current location of the player.
Using Command Generators
Command generators are online tools that help you create complex commands without needing to memorize the syntax. These generators provide a user-friendly interface to customize commands and obtain the correct command syntax. Some popular command generators include:
- MCStacker: Allows you to generate commands for items, mobs, and more.
- Minecraft Command Science: Provides a variety of command generation tools and resources.
Examples of Advanced Commands
Customizing Mobs
- Example:
/summon zombie ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Bob\"",Health:40.0f}– Summons a zombie named “Bob” with 40 health points.
Creating Custom Items
- Example:
/give @p diamond_sword{Enchantments:[{id:sharpness,lvl:5}],display:{Name:'{"text":"Epic Sword"}'}}– Gives the nearest player a diamond sword named “Epic Sword” with Sharpness V enchantment.
Executing Multiple Commands
- Example:
/execute at @a run say Hello– Makes all players say “Hello” in the chat.
Tips for Using Commands and Cheats
- Be Careful: Commands and cheats can alter your game significantly. Use them responsibly, especially in multiplayer settings.
- Backup Your World: Before using commands that make large changes, it’s a good idea to back up your world to prevent accidental loss or corruption.
- Experiment: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different commands and settings to discover new possibilities and enhance your gameplay experience.
We hope this guide helps you unlock the full potential of Minecraft Bedrock Edition with commands and cheats. For further assistance or if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us through our Contact page.
Happy crafting and command crafting!