How do you use the /damage command in Minecraft?

Use /damage [type] to deal damage to entities. For example: /damage @p 10 fall deals fall damage to the nearest player.

What is 1 damage point in the /damage command?

1 point equals half a heart. A full-health player has 20 points. To kill a full-health player, use 20 damage with a type that ignores armor, such as generic_kill.

Minecraft Damage Command Generator Java and Bedrock

Q: What is the difference between /kill and /damage?

/kill removes the entity instantly without dropping items. /damage applies a specific number of health points, respecting armor, enchantments and effects.

Q: Does /damage work in creative mode?

Players in creative mode are immune to most damage types. Only generic_kill and out_of_world affect them in Java Edition.

Q: Does /damage work in Bedrock Edition?

Yes, but with different syntax. In Bedrock, damage types use names without a prefix (e.g. fall, fire, magic) and the cause uses the keyword 'entity' before the selector.

Use this Damage Command Generator to quickly create the /damage command in Minecraft Java (1.19.4+) and Bedrock Edition (1.18.10+). Select the target, set the damage amount, choose the damage type (fall, fire, magic, etc.) and optionally a cause or origin position. Perfect for maps, servers and datapacks.

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damage @p 5

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How to use the Damage command in Minecraft

The /damage command applies a precise amount of damage to players or entities, respecting armor, enchantments and potion effects. Unlike /kill, which removes the entity instantly, /damage removes health points — leaving the entity alive if it survives. Available from Java 1.19.4 and Bedrock 1.18.10.

1 damage point = ½ heart. A full-health player has 20 health points.

In Java Edition, the basic format is:

/damage @p 10 minecraft:fall

Deals 10 fall damage points to the nearest player.

Damage Command Examples (Java)

Generic damage to the nearest player

/damage @p 5 minecraft:generic

Kill any entity ignoring armor

/damage @e[type=zombie] 999 minecraft:generic_kill

Lightning damage to all players

/damage @a 5 minecraft:lightning_bolt

Damage caused by another entity (villager attacks iron golem)

/damage @e[type=iron_golem,limit=1] 1 minecraft:generic by @e[type=villager,limit=1]

Damage with origin position (knockback comes from X Y Z)

/damage @p 5 minecraft:explosion at 0 64 0

Damage Command Examples (Bedrock)

Fire damage to the nearest player

/damage @p 5 fire

Damage via attacking entity

/damage @e[type=iron_golem,c=1] 1 entity_attack entity @e[type=villager,c=1]

Damage that ignores armor (override)

/damage @a 10 override

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between /kill and /damage?

/kill removes the entity immediately without dropping items. /damage applies real damage points — the entity may survive and still drops items when it dies.

Does /damage work in creative mode?

In Java Edition, players in creative mode are immune to most damage types, except minecraft:generic_kill and minecraft:out_of_world.

Does the damage type affect armor?

Yes. Types like magic, starve and out_of_world / override completely bypass armor. Physical types like fall or generic are reduced by armor and enchantments normally.

Can I specify where the damage comes from?

Yes. In Java use at X Y Z to set the origin position (affects knockback) or by <entity> to attribute the damage to another entity. In Bedrock use entity <entity> after the damage type.

Does /damage work in Bedrock Edition?

Yes, from version 1.18.10. Damage types have different names (no minecraft: prefix) and the cause syntax uses the word entity before the selector.