🎯 Choose Your Target Selector Type
Select the base selector type for your command - each type targets different entities and players
@p
Nearest Player
Selects the nearest player to the command execution position
@a
All Players
Selects all players currently in the world
@r
Random Player
Selects a random player from all players in the world
@s
Self/Executor
Refers to the entity that executed the command
@e
All Entities
Selects all entities (including players, mobs, items)
📚 Target Selector Guide & Best Practices
🎯 Selector Types Explained
@p (Nearest Player): Perfect for single-player targeting, proximity-based commands, and interactive systems
@a (All Players): Ideal for server-wide announcements, global effects, and mass operations
@r (Random Player): Great for games, random events, and surprise mechanics
@s (Self): Essential for command blocks, functions, and context-sensitive commands
@e (All Entities): Powerful for mob management, item handling, and world cleanup
📏 Distance & Range Parameters
Master distance targeting for precise entity selection:
distance=..10- Within 10 blocks (0 to 10)distance=5..- 5 blocks or further (5 to infinity)distance=5..15- Between 5 and 15 blocksdx=10,dy=5,dz=10- Rectangular selection area
🔧 Advanced Filtering
Use advanced parameters for complex selection criteria:
- Level Ranges:
level=10..20for players level 10-20 - Rotation:
y_rotation=90..180for direction-based selection - NBT Data:
nbt={Health:20.0f}for specific entity properties - Sorting:
sort=nearest,limit=3for top 3 nearest entities
⚡ Performance Tips
Optimize your selectors for better server performance:
- Use
limitparameter to reduce selection size - Specify
typewhen targeting specific entities - Use distance ranges to limit search area
- Avoid complex NBT filters in high-frequency commands