The Repeating Command Block in Minecraft is a powerful redstone device that facilitates the automation of commands in the game. Distinguished by its magenta color, this block continuously executes a specified command at rapid intervals, allowing for the creation of complex and dynamic mechanisms within the Minecraft world.
This tutorial will guide you through the steps of obtaining a repeating command block using commands, providing detailed instructions and screenshots.
Requirements:
Before delving into the world of commands, ensure that cheats are enabled in your Minecraft world. This allows you to run game commands seamlessly.
Command for Repeating Command Block:
For Java Edition (PC/Mac), the command syntax to give a player a repeating command block using the /give command is as follows:
/give <targets> repeating_command_block [amount]
![Repeating Command Block](https://i0.wp.com/minecraftwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Repeating-Command-Block.jpg?resize=1024%2C576)
How to Enter the Command:
Step 1- Open the Chat Window:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button at the top of the screen.
- For Xbox One, press the right D-Pad button on the controller.
- For PS4, press the right D-Pad button on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition and Education Edition, press the T key.
Step 2- Type the Command:
In the chat window, type the /give command. For example, to give 1 repeating command block to a player named MinecraftW, the command would be:
/give MinecraftW repeating_command_block
As you type, the command will appear in the lower-left corner of the game window.
![Repeating Command Block 1](https://i0.wp.com/minecraftwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Repeating-Command-Block-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576)
Step 3- Execute the Command:
Press the Enter key to run the command. Upon execution, you will see the message “Given [Repeating Command Block] x 1 to MinecraftW” in the lower-left corner.
Step 4- Confirmation:
The repeating command block is now added to the player’s inventory, ready for use in crafting complex command creations.
Supported Platforms:
A repeating command block is available across various Minecraft platforms, including Java Edition (PC/Mac), Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
Congratulations! You have mastered the art of crafting a repeating command block using the /give command in Minecraft.