BetaReadonly BetadimensionReadonly BetaidUnique identifier of the entity. This identifier is intended to be consistent across loads of a world instance. No meaning should be inferred from the value and structure of this unique identifier - do not parse or interpret it. This property is accessible even if Entity.isValid is false.
Readonly BetaisReadonly BetaisReadonly BetaisReadonly BetaisReadonly BetaisBetaisReadonly BetaisReadonly BetaisReadonly BetaisReadonly BetalocationBetanameOptional Readonly BetascoreboardOptional Readonly BetatargetReadonly BetatypeIdentifier of the type of the entity - for example, 'minecraft:skeleton'. This property is accessible even if Entity.isValid is false.
BetaBetaBetaRepresents the players cursor inventory. Used when moving items between between containers in the inventory UI. Not used with touch controls.
Only works on players, on non-players it will return undefined.
This returns the same value as Entity.prototype.getComponent("cursor_inventory").
BetaBetaBetaProvides access to a mob's equipment slots. This component exists for all mob entities.
// Gives the player Elytra
import { EquipmentSlot, ItemStack, Player, EntityComponentTypes } from '@minecraft/server';
import { MinecraftItemTypes } from '@minecraft/vanilla-data';
function giveEquipment(player: Player) {
const equipmentCompPlayer = player.getComponent(EntityComponentTypes.Equippable);
if (equipmentCompPlayer) {
equipmentCompPlayer.setEquipment(EquipmentSlot.Chest, new ItemStack(MinecraftItemTypes.Elytra));
}
}
// Gives the player some equipment
import { EquipmentSlot, ItemStack, Player, EntityComponentTypes } from '@minecraft/server';
import { MinecraftItemTypes } from '@minecraft/vanilla-data';
function giveEquipment(player: Player) {
const equipmentCompPlayer = player.getComponent(EntityComponentTypes.Equippable);
if (equipmentCompPlayer) {
equipmentCompPlayer.setEquipment(EquipmentSlot.Head, new ItemStack(MinecraftItemTypes.GoldenHelmet));
equipmentCompPlayer.setEquipment(EquipmentSlot.Chest, new ItemStack(MinecraftItemTypes.IronChestplate));
equipmentCompPlayer.setEquipment(EquipmentSlot.Legs, new ItemStack(MinecraftItemTypes.DiamondLeggings));
equipmentCompPlayer.setEquipment(EquipmentSlot.Feet, new ItemStack(MinecraftItemTypes.NetheriteBoots));
equipmentCompPlayer.setEquipment(EquipmentSlot.Mainhand, new ItemStack(MinecraftItemTypes.WoodenSword));
equipmentCompPlayer.setEquipment(EquipmentSlot.Offhand, new ItemStack(MinecraftItemTypes.Shield));
} else {
console.warn('No equipment component found on player');
}
}
BetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaBetaType of effect to add to the entity.
Amount of time, in ticks, for the effect to apply. There are 20 ticks per second. Use TicksPerSecond constant to convert between ticks and seconds. The value must be within the range [0, 20000000].
Optionaloptions: EntityEffectOptionsAdditional options for the effect.
Returns nothing if the effect was added or updated successfully. This can throw an error if the duration or amplifier are outside of the valid ranges, or if the effect does not exist.
Adds or updates an effect, like poison, to the entity.
This function can't be called in read-only mode.
import { DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEffectTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function spawnPoisonedVillager(
targetLocation: DimensionLocation
) {
const villagerType = "minecraft:villager_v2<minecraft:ageable_grow_up>";
const villager = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(villagerType, targetLocation);
const duration = 20;
villager.addEffect(MinecraftEffectTypes.Poison, duration, { amplifier: 1 });
}
import { DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEntityTypes, MinecraftEffectTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function quickFoxLazyDog(log: (message: string, status?: number) => void, targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const fox = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Fox, {
x: targetLocation.x + 1,
y: targetLocation.y + 2,
z: targetLocation.z + 3,
});
fox.addEffect(MinecraftEffectTypes.Speed, 10, {
amplifier: 2,
});
log("Created a fox.");
const wolf = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Wolf, {
x: targetLocation.x + 4,
y: targetLocation.y + 2,
z: targetLocation.z + 3,
});
wolf.addEffect(MinecraftEffectTypes.Slowness, 10, {
amplifier: 2,
});
wolf.isSneaking = true;
log("Created a sneaking wolf.", 1);
}
BetaContent of the tag to add. The tag must be less than 256 characters.
Returns true if the tag was added successfully. This can fail if the tag already exists on the entity.
import { EntityQueryOptions, DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
function tagsQuery(targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const mobs = ["creeper", "skeleton", "sheep"];
// create some sample mob data
for (let i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
const mobTypeId = mobs[i % mobs.length];
const entity = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(mobTypeId, targetLocation);
entity.addTag("mobparty." + mobTypeId);
}
const eqo: EntityQueryOptions = {
tags: ["mobparty.skeleton"],
};
for (const entity of targetLocation.dimension.getEntities(eqo)) {
entity.kill();
}
}
BetaAmount of damage to apply.
Optionaloptions: EntityApplyDamageByProjectileOptions | EntityApplyDamageOptionsAdditional options about the source of damage, which may add additional effects or spur additional behaviors on this entity.
Whether the entity takes any damage. This can return false if the entity is invulnerable or if the damage applied is less than or equal to 0.
import { system, EntityHealthComponent, EntityComponentTypes, DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEntityTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function applyDamageThenHeal(
log: (message: string, status?: number) => void,
targetLocation: DimensionLocation
) {
const skelly = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Skeleton, targetLocation);
skelly.applyDamage(19); // skeletons have max damage of 20 so this is a near-death skeleton
system.runTimeout(() => {
const health = skelly.getComponent(EntityComponentTypes.Health) as EntityHealthComponent;
log("Skeleton health before heal: " + health?.currentValue);
health?.resetToMaxValue();
log("Skeleton health after heal: " + health?.currentValue);
}, 20);
}
BetaImpulse vector.
Applies impulse vector to the current velocity of the entity.
This function can't be called in read-only mode.
import { DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEntityTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function applyImpulse(targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const zombie = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Zombie, targetLocation);
zombie.clearVelocity();
// throw the zombie up in the air
zombie.applyImpulse({ x: 0, y: 0.5, z: 0 });
}
BetaKnockback strength for the vertical vector.
Applies impulse vector to the current velocity of the entity.
This function can't be called in read-only mode.
import { EntityQueryOptions, DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
function bounceSkeletons(targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const mobs = ["creeper", "skeleton", "sheep"];
// create some sample mob data
for (let i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(mobs[i % mobs.length], targetLocation);
}
const eqo: EntityQueryOptions = {
type: "skeleton",
};
for (const entity of targetLocation.dimension.getEntities(eqo)) {
entity.applyKnockback(0, 0, 0, 1);
}
}
BetaSets the current velocity of the Entity to zero. Note that this method may not have an impact on Players.
This function can't be called in read-only mode.
import { DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEntityTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function applyImpulse(targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const zombie = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Zombie, targetLocation);
zombie.clearVelocity();
// throw the zombie up in the air
zombie.applyImpulse({ x: 0, y: 0.5, z: 0 });
}
BetaOptionaluseEffects: booleanWhether to show any visual effects connected to the extinguishing.
Returns whether the entity was on fire.
Extinguishes the fire if the entity is on fire. Note that you can call getComponent('minecraft:onfire') and, if present, the entity is on fire.
This function can't be called in read-only mode.
import { system, EntityOnFireComponent, EntityComponentTypes, DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEntityTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function setOnFire(log: (message: string, status?: number) => void, targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const skelly = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Skeleton, targetLocation);
skelly.setOnFire(20, true);
system.runTimeout(() => {
const onfire = skelly.getComponent(EntityComponentTypes.OnFire) as EntityOnFireComponent;
log(onfire?.onFireTicksRemaining + " fire ticks remaining.");
skelly.extinguishFire(true);
log("Never mind. Fire extinguished.");
}, 20);
}
BetaOptionaloptions: BlockRaycastOptionsAdditional configuration options for the ray cast.
Returns the first intersecting block from the direction that this entity is looking at.
BetaThe identifier of the component (e.g., 'minecraft:health'). If no namespace prefix is specified, 'minecraft:' is assumed. Available component IDs can be found as part of the EntityComponentTypes enum.
Returns the component if it exists on the entity, otherwise undefined.
BetaReturns all components that are both present on this entity and supported by the API.
BetaThe property identifier.
Returns the value for the property, or undefined if the property has not been set.
BetaReturns the total size, in bytes, of all the dynamic properties that are currently stored for this entity. This includes the size of both the key and the value. This can be useful for diagnosing performance warning signs - if, for example, an entity has many megabytes of associated dynamic properties, it may be slow to load on various devices.
BetaThe effect identifier.
Effect object for the specified effect, undefined if the effect is not present, or throws an error if the effect does not exist.
BetaOptionaloptions: EntityRaycastOptionsAdditional configuration options for the ray cast.
Returns a set of entities from the direction that this entity is looking at.
BetaThe entity Property identifier.
Returns the current property value. For enum properties, a string is returned. For float and int properties, a number is returned. For undefined properties, undefined is returned.
BetaRetrieves a concatenated string from an entity's dynamic properties.
The base name of the dynamic property to retrieve.
OptionalzeroLengthPlaceholder: stringA placeholder string to return if the dynamic property length is zero. Defaults to an empty string.
The concatenated string from the entity's dynamic properties, or the zeroLengthPlaceholder if the length is zero.
BetaReturns the current velocity vector of the entity.
import { system, DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEntityTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function getFireworkVelocity(
log: (message: string, status?: number) => void,
targetLocation: DimensionLocation
) {
const fireworkRocket = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.FireworksRocket, targetLocation);
system.runTimeout(() => {
const velocity = fireworkRocket.getVelocity();
log("Velocity of firework is: (x: " + velocity.x + ", y:" + velocity.y + ", z:" + velocity.z + ")");
}, 5);
}
BetaThe identifier of the component (e.g., 'minecraft:rideable') to retrieve. If no namespace prefix is specified, 'minecraft:' is assumed.
Returns true if the specified component is present on this entity.
BetaReturns true if entity can be killed (even if it is already dead), otherwise it returns false.
Kills this entity. The entity will drop loot as normal.
This function can't be called in read-only mode.
import { EntityQueryOptions, DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
function tagsQuery(targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const mobs = ["creeper", "skeleton", "sheep"];
// create some sample mob data
for (let i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
const mobTypeId = mobs[i % mobs.length];
const entity = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(mobTypeId, targetLocation);
entity.addTag("mobparty." + mobTypeId);
}
const eqo: EntityQueryOptions = {
tags: ["mobparty.skeleton"],
};
for (const entity of targetLocation.dimension.getEntities(eqo)) {
entity.kill();
}
}
BetaThe target location that this entity should face/look towards.
BetaThe query to perform the match against.
Returns true if the entity matches the criteria in the passed in EntityQueryOptions, otherwise it returns false.
BetaThe animation identifier. e.g. animation.creeper.swelling
Optionaloptions: PlayAnimationOptionsAdditional options to control the playback and transitions of the animation.
BetaThe effect identifier.
Returns true if the effect has been removed. Returns false if the effect is not found or does not exist.
BetaThe Entity Property identifier.
Returns the default property value. For enum properties, a string is returned. For float and int properties, a number is returned. For undefined properties, undefined is returned.
BetaThe command string. Note: This should not include a leading forward slash.
A command result containing whether the command was successful.
BetaSaves a string to an entity's dynamic properties, optionally clearing old properties first.
The string to save to the entity's dynamic properties.
The base name of the dynamic property where the string will be saved.
OptionalclearOldProperties: booleanWhether to clear old properties before saving the new string. Defaults to true.
OptionalchunkSize: number | bigintThe size of each chunk of the string to save. Defaults to 32760.
BetaA Record of key value pairs of the dynamic properties to set.
BetaThe property identifier.
Optionalvalue: string | number | boolean | Vector3Data value of the property to set.
BetaLength of time to set the entity on fire.
OptionaluseEffects: booleanWhether side-effects should be applied (e.g. thawing freeze) and other conditions such as rain or fire protection should be taken into consideration.
Whether the entity was set on fire. This can fail if seconds is less than or equal to zero, the entity is wet or the entity is immune to fire.
Sets an entity on fire (if it is not in water or rain). Note that you can call getComponent('minecraft:onfire') and, if present, the entity is on fire.
This function can't be called in read-only mode.
import { system, EntityOnFireComponent, EntityComponentTypes, DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEntityTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function setOnFire(log: (message: string, status?: number) => void, targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const skelly = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Skeleton, targetLocation);
skelly.setOnFire(20, true);
system.runTimeout(() => {
const onfire = skelly.getComponent(EntityComponentTypes.OnFire) as EntityOnFireComponent;
log(onfire?.onFireTicksRemaining + " fire ticks remaining.");
skelly.extinguishFire(true);
log("Never mind. Fire extinguished.");
}, 20);
}
BetaThe Entity Property identifier.
The property value. The provided type must be compatible with the type specified in the entity's definition.
Sets an Entity Property to the provided value. This property change is not applied until the next tick.
This function can't be called in read-only mode.
Throws if the entity is invalid. Throws if an invalid identifier is provided. Throws if the provided value type does not match the property type. Throws if the provided value is outside the expected range (int, float properties). Throws if the provided string value does not match the set of accepted enum values (enum properties
BetaThe x and y rotation of the entity (in degrees). For most mobs, the x rotation controls the head tilt and the y rotation controls the body rotation.
BetaNew location for the entity.
OptionalteleportOptions: TeleportOptionsOptions regarding the teleport operation.
Teleports the selected entity to a new location
This function can't be called in read-only mode.
import { system, DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEntityTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function teleport(targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const cow = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Cow, targetLocation);
system.runTimeout(() => {
cow.teleport(
{ x: targetLocation.x + 2, y: targetLocation.y + 2, z: targetLocation.z + 2 },
{
facingLocation: targetLocation,
}
);
}, 20);
}
import { system, DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEntityTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function teleportMovement(targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const pig = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Pig, targetLocation);
let inc = 1;
const runId = system.runInterval(() => {
pig.teleport(
{ x: targetLocation.x + inc / 4, y: targetLocation.y + inc / 4, z: targetLocation.z + inc / 4 },
{
facingLocation: targetLocation,
}
);
if (inc > 100) {
system.clearRun(runId);
}
inc++;
}, 4);
}
BetaName of the entity type event to trigger. If a namespace is not specified, minecraft: is assumed.
Triggers an entity type event. For every entity, a number of events are defined in an entities' definition for key entity behaviors; for example, creepers have a minecraft:start_exploding type event.
This function can't be called in read-only mode.
// A function that spawns a creeper and triggers it to explode immediately
import { DimensionLocation } from '@minecraft/server';
import { MinecraftEntityTypes } from '@minecraft/vanilla-data';
function spawnExplodingCreeper(location: DimensionLocation) {
const creeper = location.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Creeper, location);
creeper.triggerEvent('minecraft:start_exploding_forced');
}
import { DimensionLocation } from "@minecraft/server";
import { MinecraftEntityTypes } from "@minecraft/vanilla-data";
function triggerEvent(targetLocation: DimensionLocation) {
const creeper = targetLocation.dimension.spawnEntity(MinecraftEntityTypes.Creeper, targetLocation);
creeper.triggerEvent("minecraft:start_exploding_forced");
}
BetaLocation to teleport the entity to.
OptionalteleportOptions: TeleportOptionsOptions regarding the teleport operation.
Returns whether the teleport succeeded. This can fail if the destination chunk is unloaded or if the teleport would result in intersecting with blocks.
Represents the state of an entity (a mob, the player, or other moving objects like minecarts) in the world.