Minecraft Command: The Complete Strategy Guide – Trick #2: “How to Run Commands with a Command Block”

This video explains Trick #2: “How to Run Commands with a Command Block” from the 40 essential techniques featured in the book Minecraft Command: The Complete Strategy Guide, now available on Amazon.

Using this video alongside the book will deepen your understanding of commands even further! Be sure to check out the guide and start enjoying the world of Minecraft with total freedom.

How to Run Commands with a Command Block

Commands used in the chat window:

/give @s command_block (Command to obtain a Command Block)

Command entered in the Command Block:

Block Type: Impulse / Redstone: Needs Redstone

/summon pig (Command to spawn a pig)

💡What are Target Selectors?

@p: Targets the nearest player.

@a: Targets all players.

@r: Targets a random player.

@e: Targets all entities (players, mobs, items, etc.).

@s: Targets the entity executing the command (yourself).

💡Pro-Tip!

When using the auto-complete feature within a Command Block, always start your input with a “/” (slash). This ensures that the auto-complete suggestions work more reliably.

Summary

You must obtain a Command Block using the chat command: /give @s command_block.
Use Command Blocks when you want to run commands repeatedly or automate complex tasks.

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