ReadonlydimensionReadonlyidUnique 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.
ReadonlyisReadonlyisReadonlyisReadonlyisReadonlyisWorld mutationisReadonlyisReadonlyisReadonlyisReadonlylocalizationReadonlylocationWorld mutationnameOptional ReadonlyscoreboardOptional Readonly BetatargetReadonlytypeIdentifier of the type of the entity - for example, 'minecraft:skeleton'. This property is accessible even if Entity.isValid is false.
World mutationType 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.
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);
}
World mutationContent 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();
}
}
World mutationAmount 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);
}
World mutationImpulse vector.
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 });
}
World mutationKnockback strength for the vertical vector.
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);
}
}
World mutationimport { 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 });
}
World mutationOptionaluseEffects: booleanWhether to show any visual effects connected to the extinguishing. Defaults to: true
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.
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);
}
Optionaloptions: GetBlocksStandingOnOptionsAdditional configuration options for what blocks are returned.
The solid blocks that this entity is directly standing on. Returns an empty list if the entity is jumping or flying.
Optionaloptions: BlockRaycastOptionsAdditional configuration options for the ray cast.
Returns the first intersecting block from the direction that this entity is looking at.
Optionaloptions: GetBlocksStandingOnOptionsAdditional configuration options for what block is returned.
A single solid block closest to the center of the entity that this entity is directly standing on. Undefined if entity is flying or jumping.
The 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.
The property identifier.
Returns the value for the property, or undefined if the property has not been set.
Returns 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.
The 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.
Optionaloptions: EntityRaycastOptionsAdditional configuration options for the ray cast.
Returns a set of entities from the direction that this entity is looking at.
The 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.
An array containing all tags as strings.
Returns 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);
}
The 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.
Identifier of the tag to test for.
Returns whether an entity has a particular tag.
World mutationReturns true if entity can be killed (even if it is already dead), otherwise it returns false.
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();
}
}
World mutationThe target location that this entity should face/look towards.
The query to perform the match against.
Returns true if the entity matches the criteria in the passed in EntityQueryOptions, otherwise it returns false.
World mutationThe animation identifier. e.g. animation.creeper.swelling
Optionaloptions: PlayAnimationOptionsAdditional options to control the playback and transitions of the animation.
World mutationThe effect identifier.
Returns true if the effect has been removed. Returns false if the effect is not found or does not exist.
World mutationContent of the tag to remove.
Returns whether the tag existed on the entity.
World mutationThe 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.
World mutationThe command string. Note: This should not include a leading forward slash.
A command result containing whether the command was successful.
The property identifier.
Optionalvalue: string | number | boolean | Vector3Data value of the property to set. If the value is null, it will remove the property instead.
World mutationLength 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. Defaults to: true
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.
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);
}
World mutationThe 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.
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
World mutationThe 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.
World mutationNew location for the entity.
OptionalteleportOptions: TeleportOptionsOptions regarding the teleport operation.
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);
}
World mutationName 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.
// 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");
}
World mutationLocation 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.