Understanding All the Gamerule Commands in Minecraft

Introduction

Minecraft is all about creativity and control, and the /gamerule command is your key to customizing the experience. Whether you’re building an adventure map, running a modded survival server, or creating a PvP minigame, gamerules allow you to shape gameplay mechanics to suit your vision.

In this guide from Revive Hosting, we’ll break down all the major gamerule commands, explain what they do, and offer real-world examples of how to use them for survival, creative building, and multiplayer server optimization.

Most Commonly Used Gamerules

1. keepInventory

• What It Does: Players keep their items after death.
  
• Use Case: Great for relaxed survival or creative servers.
  
• Command: /gamerule keepInventory true

2. doDaylightCycle

• What It Does: Toggles the sun and moon movement.
  
• Use Case: Freeze time for map builds or consistent lighting.
  
• Command: /gamerule doDaylightCycle false

3. doMobSpawning

• What It Does: Enables/disables natural mob spawning.
  
• Use Case: Peaceful building worlds or minigames.
  
• Command: /gamerule doMobSpawning false
  

4. mobGriefing

• What It Does: Stops mobs from damaging blocks.
  
• Use Case: Prevent Creeper damage or villager crop harvesting.
  
• Command: /gamerule mobGriefing false
  

Intermediate Gamerules

5. doFireTick

• What It Does: Controls fire spread and extinguishing.
  
• Use Case: Useful for builds near fire/lava.
  
• Command: /gamerule doFireTick false
  

6. doTileDrops

• What It Does: Blocks don’t drop items when broken.
  
• Use Case: Creative mode or adventure maps.
  
• Command: /gamerule doTileDrops false
  

7. doWeatherCycle

• What It Does: Prevents natural weather changes.
  
• Use Case: Keep your server sunny (or stormy!) at all times.
  
• Command: /gamerule doWeatherCycle false
  

8. naturalRegeneration

• What It Does: Disables automatic health regen.
  
• Use Case: Makes survival harder or suitable for PvP maps.
  
• Command: /gamerule naturalRegeneration false
  

Advanced or Niche Gamerules

9. announceAdvancements

• What It Does: Hides achievement messages in chat.
  
• Use Case: Keeps multiplayer chat clean.
  
• Command: /gamerule announceAdvancements false
  

10. commandBlockOutput

• What It Does: Hides command block chat output.
  
• Use Case: Cleaner logs and fewer distractions.
  
• Command: /gamerule commandBlockOutput false
  

11. disableElytraMovementCheck

• What It Does: Removes server movement checks during Elytra use.
  
• Use Case: Reduces lag for flying players.
  
• Command: /gamerule disableElytraMovementCheck true
  

12. doInsomnia

• What It Does: Prevents phantom spawns.
  
• Use Case: Better for peaceful servers or custom modes.
  
• Command: /gamerule doInsomnia false
  

13. doImmediateRespawn

• What It Does: Skips the death screen.
  
• Use Case: PvP, minigames, or speedrun setups.
  
• Command: /gamerule doImmediateRespawn true
  

14. doPatrolSpawning

• What It Does: Prevents pillager patrols from spawning.
  
• Use Case: Makes maps safer or reduces lag.
  
• Command: /gamerule doPatrolSpawning false
  

15. doTraderSpawning

• What It Does: Blocks wandering trader spawns.
  
• Use Case: Keeps custom builds clean.
  
• Command: /gamerule doTraderSpawning false
  

16. logAdminCommands

• What It Does: Hides admin commands from server logs.
  
• Use Case: Clean server management or private ops.
  
• Command: /gamerule logAdminCommands false
  

17. reducedDebugInfo

• What It Does: Limits info in the debug (F3) screen.
  
• Use Case: Makes competitive games fairer.
  
• Command: /gamerule reducedDebugInfo true
  

Practical Gamerule Combinations

Creative World Setup

• /gamerule doMobSpawning false
  
• /gamerule mobGriefing false
  
• /gamerule doFireTick false
  

PvP or Minigame Map

• /gamerule doImmediateRespawn true
  
• /gamerule naturalRegeneration false
  
• /gamerule announceAdvancements false
  

Survival with QoL Improvements

• /gamerule keepInventory true
  
• /gamerule doInsomnia false
  
• /gamerule doWeatherCycle false
  

How to Use /gamerule Commands

Just type the command in Minecraft (if you have operator or admin access):

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/gamerule <ruleName> <true|false>

Example:

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/gamerule keepInventory true

Or use the Revive Hosting Control Panel to run commands from the console with ease—no in-game access required.

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Conclusion

Minecraft’s /gamerule commands are powerful tools that give you full control over how your world behaves. Whether you want to prevent mob damage, tweak survival mechanics, or optimize for PvP, these commands help you create the perfect gameplay experience. With this guide from Revive Hosting, you’re now ready to customize your world like a pro.