Console and PC Minecraft Command List: A Compendium of Cheats and Shortcuts
In Minecraft, cheats can be employed to modify gameplay and introduce additional layers of convenience or help in starting a new world. This guide offers a comprehensive list and guide for both the Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.
Enabling Cheats
Java Edition (Singleplayer)
- When creating a new world, toggle "Allow Cheats" to ON.
- For existing worlds, open your world to LAN via .
Bedrock Edition
- In world settings, toggle "Activate Cheats" to ON (can be done anytime).
- For servers, enable cheats in the server settings and restart.
Basic Steps to Use Commands
- Press to open the chat console.
- Enter commands starting with a forward slash .
- Press to run the command.
- If typed incorrectly, Minecraft returns an error without affecting the world.
Common Console Commands for Both Editions
| Command | Function | Notes | |---------|----------|-------| | | Change game mode (, , , ) | Works for self or others with permission | | or | Teleport player or entity to location or another entity | Syntax varies slightly between editions | | | Give an item to a player | Items can have custom data with NBT tags (Java) | | | Add potion effects | e.g., | | | Change time of day (, , or numerical value) | Resets time in the world | | | Set weather conditions | Immediate weather change | | | Give experience points or levels | Useful for leveling up instantly | | | Summon any entity at the position | Java supports deep customization via NBT |
Java Edition Specific Notes
- Commands support custom NBT data which allows spawning entities or items with special properties.
- Operator status is managed via and .
- You can use to toggle game behavior (e.g., ).
- Multiple commands can be chained in command blocks but not in the chat.
- Hardcore mode supports commands only if cheats were enabled at world creation.
Bedrock Edition Specific Notes
- Some commands differ in syntax or have fewer options than Java edition.
- Cheats can always be toggled on or off in the settings (even mid-game).
- Operator permissions are critical to run commands on servers.
- The command can be used to manually save the state on Bedrock servers.
Example Commands with Syntax Differences
| Command Function | Java Edition Syntax | Bedrock Edition Syntax | |------------------|---------------------|-----------------------| | Teleport Player to Coordinates | | (same but some selectors might vary) | | Give Item | | (sometimes item names differ) | | Set Time | | (same) | | Weather Control | | (same) |
How to Disable Cheats
- Singleplayer: Open the world to LAN again and set Allow Cheats: OFF or disable in settings.
- Server: Set in the server properties.
- Disabling cheats locks commands, restoring normal gameplay.
Some additional commands include: - The command raises the sea level in the world. - If playing Bedrock Edition with a controller, hitting right on the D-pad and selecting cheats from a list or typing using the digital keyboard is required. - The command can eliminate players or entities. - The command copies the equipped item and places it before the player. - The command prevents items and weapons from taking damage or wearing out. - The command sets a player's spawn point to their current location. - The commands enchant items with various enchantments such as Aquatic Affinity, Bane of the Arthropods, Curse of Linkage, Explosion protection, Conductivity, Aquatic agility, Efficiency, Feather drop, Aspect of Fire, Fire protection, Flame, Fortune, Ice Cream Step, Impalement, Infinity, Backspace, Loot, Loyalty, Luck marine, Lure, Repair, Multi-shot, Drilling, Power, Projectile Protection, Protection, Punch, Quick charge, Breathing, Water propulsion, Edge, Silk Touch, Smite, Raging Edge, Thorns, Unbreakable, Curse of Disappearance, and more. - The list provided includes console commands for various game modes, player cheats, enchantment cheats, and world cheats. - Console commands in Minecraft can be used to activate various cheats of choice.
In the context of Minecraft, both the Java Edition and Bedrock Edition feature commands related to technology and gadgets. These commands can be used to change game modes, teleport players, give items, add potion effects, change time, set weather conditions, and more. For instance, command '' can be employed to modify game modes, and the '' command can be used for teleportation. Additionally, the Java Edition supports custom NBT data for spawning entities or items with special properties, while the Bedrock Edition allows changing game settings even mid-game.
