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How to Use the SetBlock Command in Minecraft

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

You can replace a block with another block using the /setblock command in Minecraft. Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).

Supported Platforms

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

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.7.2)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (0.16.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.2)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (0.16.0)
Education Edition	Yes

* 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.

SetBlock Command

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

SetBlock Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16 and 1.17, the syntax to replace a block with another block is:

/setblock <pos> <block> [destroy¦keep¦replace]

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the syntax to replace a block with another block is:

/setblock <x> <y> <z> <tileName> [dataValue] [oldBlockHandling] [dataTag]

Definitions

• pos or x y z is the x y z coordinate for the block to replace.
• tileName is name of the replacement block. (See Minecraft Item Names)
• dataValue is optional. It is the variation of the block if more than one type exists for that tileName. (See Minecraft Data Values)
• oldBlockHandling is optional. It tells the command how to replace the block. The default behavior is replace. It can be one of the following values:
  • replace - Replaces the block, including air.
  • keep - Replaces the block if the block was air.
  • destroy - Replaces the block, including air. Old block will be dropped and can then be collected as if it was mined with a pickaxe or shovel.
• dataTag is optional. It is the data tag for the new block. It is a compound NBT tag such as {Potion:harming}.

SetBlock Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to replace a block with another block is:

/setblock <position> <tileName> [tileData] [replace¦destroy¦keep]

Definitions

• position is the x y z coordinate for the block to replace.
• tileName is name of the replacement block. (See Minecraft Item Names)
• tileData is optional. It is the data value for the replacement block. It identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for that tileName. (See Minecraft Data Values)
• replace is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. This is the default behavior.
• keep is optional. It tells the command to replace the block if the block was air.
• destroy is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. The old block will be dropped and can then be collected as if it was mined with a pickaxe or shovel.

SetBlock Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to replace a block with another block is:

/setblock <position> <tileName> [tileData] [replace¦destroy¦keep]

Definitions

• position is the x y z coordinate for the block to replace.
• tileName is name of the replacement block. (See Minecraft Item Names)
• tileData is optional. It is the data value for the replacement block. It identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for that tileName. (See Minecraft Data Values)
• replace is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. This is the default behavior.
• keep is optional. It tells the command to replace the block if the block was air.
• destroy is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. The old block will be dropped and can then be collected as if it was mined with a pickaxe or shovel.

SetBlock Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to replace a block with another block is:

/setblock <position> <tileName> [tileData] [replace¦destroy¦keep]

Definitions

• position is the x y z coordinate for the block to replace.
• tileName is name of the replacement block. (See Minecraft Item Names)
• tileData is optional. It is the data value for the replacement block. It identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for that tileName. (See Minecraft Data Values)
• replace is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. This is the default behavior.
• keep is optional. It tells the command to replace the block if the block was air.
• destroy is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. The old block will be dropped and can then be collected as if it was mined with a pickaxe or shovel.

SetBlock Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the syntax to replace a block with another block is:

/setblock <position> <tileName> [tileData] [replace¦destroy¦keep]

Definitions

• position is the x y z coordinate for the block to replace.
• tileName is name of the replacement block. (See Minecraft Item Names)
• tileData is optional. It is the data value for the replacement block. It identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for that tileName. (See Minecraft Data Values)
• replace is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. This is the default behavior.
• keep is optional. It tells the command to replace the block if the block was air.
• destroy is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. The old block will be dropped and can then be collected as if it was mined with a pickaxe or shovel.

SetBlock Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to replace a block with another block is:

/setblock <position> <tileName> [tileData] [replace¦destroy¦keep]

Definitions

• position is the x y z coordinate for the block to replace.
• tileName is name of the replacement block. (See Minecraft Item Names)
• tileData is optional. It is the data value for the replacement block. It identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for that tileName. (See Minecraft Data Values)
• replace is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. This is the default behavior.
• keep is optional. It tells the command to replace the block if the block was air.
• destroy is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. The old block will be dropped and can then be collected as if it was mined with a pickaxe or shovel.

SetBlock Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to replace a block with another block is:

/setblock <position> <tileName> [tileData] [replace¦destroy¦keep]

Definitions

• position is the x y z coordinate for the block to replace.
• tileName is name of the replacement block. (See Minecraft Item Names)
• tileData is optional. It is the data value for the replacement block. It identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for that tileName. (See Minecraft Data Values)
• replace is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. This is the default behavior.
• keep is optional. It tells the command to replace the block if the block was air.
• destroy is optional. It tells the command to replace the block, including air. The old block will be dropped and can then be collected as if it was mined with a pickaxe or shovel.

TIP: Read our tutorial called Understanding the Coordinate System to learn about the XYZ coordinates in Minecraft and how to find your current coordinates.

Examples

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

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16 and 1.17

To replace a block that is 1 block East and 1 block South with a birch wood plank in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16 and 1.17:

/setblock ~1 ~ ~1 birch_planks

To replace the block beneath you with prismarine stairs:

/setblock ~ ~-1 ~ prismarine_stairs

To replace the block at the coordinates (-209, 69, 2) with a jungle trapdoor:

/setblock -209 69 2 jungle_trapdoor

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12

To replace a block that is 1 block East and 1 block South with a birch wood plank in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:

/setblock ~1 ~0 ~1 planks 2

To replace the block beneath you with a diamond block:

/setblock ~ ~-1 ~ diamond_block

To replace the block at the coordinates (-126, 65, 229) with obsidian:

/setblock -126 65 229 obsidian

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To replace a block that is 5 blocks West and 3 blocks South with lime wool in Minecraft PE:

/setblock ~-5 ~0 ~3 wool 5

To replace the block beneath you with iron ore:

/setblock ~ ~-1 ~ iron_ore

To replace the block at the coordinates (22, 68, 36) with glowstone:

/setblock 22 68 36 glowstone

Example in Xbox One Edition

To replace a block that is 8 blocks East and 12 blocks South with purple concrete powder in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

/setblock ~8 ~0 ~12 concretepowder 10

To replace the block beneath you with bedrock:

/setblock ~ ~-1 ~ bedrock

To replace the block at the coordinates (4, 61, -5) with a redstone lamp:

/setblock 4 61 -5 redstone_lamp

Example in PS4 Edition

To replace a block that is 2 blocks West and 7 blocks South with orange concrete in Minecraft PS4 Edition:

/setblock ~-2 ~0 ~7 concrete 1

To replace the block beneath you with a honey block:

/setblock ~ ~-1 ~ honey_block

To replace the block at the coordinates (10, 64, -20) with a honeycomb block:

/setblock 10 64 -20 honeycomb_block

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To replace a block that is 9 blocks West and 2 blocks North with spruce planks in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

/setblock ~-9 ~0 ~-2 planks 1

To replace the block beneath you with purple glazed terracotta:

/setblock ~ ~-1 ~ purple_glazed_terracotta

To replace the block at the coordinates (-7, 62, 29) with a sea lantern:

/setblock -7 62 29 sealantern

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To replace a block that is 16 blocks East and 4 blocks North with a purpur pillar in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:

/setblock ~16 ~0 ~-4 purpur_block 2

To replace the block beneath you with netherrack:

/setblock ~ ~-1 ~ netherrack

To replace the block at the coordinates (31, 64, 5) with soul sand:

/setblock 31 64 5 soul_sand

Example in Education Edition

To replace a block that is 2 blocks East and 7 blocks North with blue wool in Minecraft Education Edition:

/setblock ~2 ~0 ~-7 wool 11

To replace the block beneath you with glass:

/setblock ~ ~-1 ~ glass

To replace the block at the coordinates (8, 67, 26) with bedrock:

/setblock 8 67 26 bedrock

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:

2. Type the Command

In this example, we will replace a block with a birch wood plank using the following command:

/setblock ~1 ~0 ~1 planks 2

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.

This /setblock command would replace the block at ~1 ~0 ~1 with a birch plank. This is the block that is 1 block East, 0 blocks downward, and 1 block South of where the command is run.

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Minecraft Data Value
	Oak Wood Plank (planks)	0
	Spruce Wood Plank (planks)	1
	Birch Wood Plank (planks)	2
	Jungle Wood Plank (planks)	3
	Acacia Wood Plank (planks)	4
	Dark Oak Wood Plank (planks)	5

For the replacement block, we use a name of planks and a DataValue of 2 to represent a birch wood plank. See a list of all Minecraft Item Names and DataValues.

You will see the message "Block placed" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the setblock command has completed.

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

Other SetBlock Cheats

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Other Game Commands

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Source: https://www.digminecraft.com/game_commands/setblock_command.php

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