How to Use the MobEvent Command in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /mobevent command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can enable or disable certain mob events such as pillager patrols and wandering trader spawn cycles using the /mobevent command in Minecraft. Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).

Supported Platforms

The /mobevent command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)No
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.11.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.11.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.11.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.11.0)
Education Edition Education EditionYes (1.12.0)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

MobEvent Command

  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

MobEvent Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the /mobevent command has different syntaxes depending on which mob event you wish to change.

To enable/disable the pillager patrols event (which also prevents Raids):

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable the wandering trader spawn cycle:

/mobevent minecraft:wandering_trader_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable both pillager patrol and wandering trader events:

/mobevent events_enabled [true¦false]

Definitions

  • true enables the event.
  • false disables the event.

MobEvent Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the /mobevent command has different syntaxes depending on which mob event you wish to change.

To enable/disable the pillager patrols event (which also prevents Raids):

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable the wandering trader spawn cycle:

/mobevent minecraft:wandering_trader_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable both pillager patrol and wandering trader events:

/mobevent events_enabled [true¦false]

Definitions

  • true enables the event.
  • false disables the event.

MobEvent Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the /mobevent command has different syntaxes depending on which mob event you wish to change.

To enable/disable the pillager patrols event (which also prevents Raids):

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable the wandering trader spawn cycle:

/mobevent minecraft:wandering_trader_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable both pillager patrol and wandering trader events:

/mobevent events_enabled [true¦false]

Definitions

  • true enables the event.
  • false disables the event.

MobEvent Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the /mobevent command has different syntaxes depending on which mob event you wish to change.

To enable/disable the pillager patrols event (which also prevents Raids):

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable the wandering trader spawn cycle:

/mobevent minecraft:wandering_trader_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable both pillager patrol and wandering trader events:

/mobevent events_enabled [true¦false]

Definitions

  • true enables the event.
  • false disables the event.

MobEvent Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the /mobevent command has different syntaxes depending on which mob event you wish to change.

To enable/disable the pillager patrols event (which also prevents Raids):

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable the wandering trader spawn cycle:

/mobevent minecraft:wandering_trader_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable both pillager patrol and wandering trader events:

/mobevent events_enabled [true¦false]

Definitions

  • true enables the event.
  • false disables the event.

MobEvent Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the /mobevent command has different syntaxes depending on which mob event you wish to change.

To enable/disable the pillager patrols event (which also prevents Raids):

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable the wandering trader spawn cycle:

/mobevent minecraft:wandering_trader_event [true¦false]

To enable/disable both pillager patrol and wandering trader events:

/mobevent events_enabled [true¦false]

Definitions

  • true enables the event.
  • false disables the event.

Examples

  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To disable the pillager patrol event (which also disables Raids) in Minecraft PE:

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event false

To disable the wandering trader spawn cycle:

/mobevent minecraft:wandering_trader_event false

Example in Xbox One Edition

To disable both the pillager patrol event (which also disables Raids) and the wandering trader spawn cycle in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

/mobevent events_enabled false

To enable the pillager patrol event (which also enables Raids):

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event true

Example in PS4 Edition

To enable the wandering trader spawn cycle in Minecraft PS4 Edition:

/mobevent minecraft:wandering_trader_event true

To disable the pillager patrol event (which also disables Raids):

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event false

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To enable the pillager patrol event (which also disables Raids) in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event true

To enable the wandering trader spawn cycle:

/mobevent minecraft:wandering_trader_event true

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To enable both the pillager patrol event (which also enables Raids) and the wandering trader spawn cycle in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:

/mobevent events_enabled true

To disable the pillager patrol event (which also disables Raids):

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event false

Example in Education Edition

To disable the pillager patrol event (which also disables Raids) in Minecraft Education Edition:

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event false

To enable the wandering trader spawn cycle:

/mobevent minecraft:wandering_trader_event true

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button help command at the top of the screen.
  • For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right) xbox one on the controller.
  • For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) ps4 on the controller.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button nintendo switch on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
  • For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.

2. Type the Command

In this example, we will show you how to disable the pillager patrol event (which also disables Raids) with the following command:

/mobevent minecraft:pillager_patrols_event false

Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.

mobevent command

Once the cheat has been entered, the mob event will be updated.

completed mobevent command

You will see the message "Mob Event Pillager (id:minecraft:pillager_patrols_event) set to false" appear in the top left corner of the game window to indicate that the command has successfully completed. Now the pillager patrols event has been disabled.

Congratulations, you have learned how to use the /mobevent command in Minecraft.

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