Minecraft /tick command
Slows the game down, freezes it, steps it forward or measures its performance.
Syntax
/tick query
/tick rate <rate>
/tick freeze
/tick unfreeze
/tick step <time>
/tick sprint <time>
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 |
|---|---|
| rate | Ticks per second; the normal value is 20. |
| freeze / unfreeze | Freezes or unfreezes the world; players keep moving. |
| step | Advances the frozen world by the given number of ticks. |
Examples
/tick rate 10
Drops the game to half speed, for slow motion.
/tick freeze
Freezes mobs and contraptions; perfect for inspecting builds.
/tick sprint 1200
Quickly simulates one minute of gameplay; used for testing farms.
Good to know
- Added in 1.20.3.
- Freeze and step together are the cleanest way to test redstone circuits.
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 (server admin (level 3)).
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