Minecraft /particle command
Plays visual effects like hearts, flames or smoke at the spot you choose.
Syntax
/particle <name> [<pos>] [<delta>] [<speed>] [<count>] [force|normal] [<viewers>]
Parts in square brackets are optional, parts in angle brackets are required. You do not type the brackets: Put your own value in their place.
Arguments
| Argument | What it does |
|---|---|
| <name> | IDs such as flame, heart, cloud, end_rod and dust. |
| <delta> | The radius of the area the particles spread over. |
| [<count>] | How many particles appear. |
Examples
/particle minecraft:heart ~ ~1 ~ 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 20
Scatters 20 hearts around you.
/particle minecraft:flame ~ ~ ~ 0 0 0 0.1 50
Plays a flame effect at your feet.
Good to know
- Purely visual; it does not affect the game.
- Use the force option to make it visible from far away.
How do I run this command?
Press T in game to open chat (or press / directly), type the command and press Enter. While typing, Tab completes the options. This command counts as a cheat: It needs cheats enabled in a singleplayer world, and operator permission on a server (operator (level 2)).
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