Minecraft /scoreboard command
Creates score objectives, changes player scores and shows them on screen.
Syntax
/scoreboard objectives add <objective> <criteria> [<displayName>]
/scoreboard objectives setdisplay <slot> <objective>
/scoreboard players set <targets> <objective> <score>
/scoreboard players add <targets> <objective> <score>
/scoreboard players get <target> <objective>
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 |
|---|---|
| <criteria> | dummy (managed by hand), deathCount, playerKillCount, minecraft.used:minecraft.carrot and so on. |
| <slot> | sidebar, list or belowName. |
Examples
/scoreboard objectives add points dummy Points
Creates a score objective you manage by hand.
/scoreboard objectives setdisplay sidebar points
Shows the scores on the right side of the screen.
/scoreboard players add @s points 1
Adds 1 point to your score.
Good to know
- The foundation of minigames: Counters, quest tracking and rankings are all built with it.
- The dummy criterion is never changed by the game; it is entirely up to you.
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)).
Related commands
⚙️ More Advanced commands
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