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experience Minecraft Command Guide

In Minecraft, the experience command is a powerful tool that allows players to manipulate their in-game XP levels. By using this command, players can give or take experience points, set specific experience levels, and even modify the experience bar. This command is commonly used in custom maps, minigames, and server plugins to enhance the gameplay experience. Understanding how to effectively use the experience command can help players customize their Minecraft experience and take their gameplay to the next level.

experience Syntax:

Terminal window
experience add <targets> <experience>
experience set <targets> <experience>
experience query <targets>

Options:

OptionDescription
addAdds experience to targets
setSets targets’ experience level
queryQueries targets’ experience

Parameters:

ParameterDescription
targetsSpecifies the target(s) to modify
experienceThe amount of experience to add or set for targets

Give Experience Points to a Player

Terminal window
experience give Steve minecraft:combat 500 points

Give 500 combat experience points to the player named “Steve.”

Add Experience Levels to a Player

Terminal window
experience add Mike minecraft:mining 3 levels

Add 3 mining experience levels to the player named “Mike.”

Set Player’s Total Experience Points

Terminal window
experience set Sally minecraft:agriculture 2500 points

Set the total agriculture experience points of the player named “Sally” to 2500.

Grant Specific Experience Source to a Player

Terminal window
experience award John minecraft:enchanting 50 points from mining

Award John with 50 enchanting experience points derived from mining.

Remove Experience Levels from a Player

Terminal window
experience remove Alex minecraft:building 2 levels

Remove 2 building experience levels from the player named “Alex.”

Reset Player’s Experience Points

Terminal window
experience reset Bella minecraft:equestrian

Reset all equestrian experience points of the player named “Bella” to zero.

Display a Player’s Experience Sources

Terminal window
experience query Luke sources

Display all experience sources for the player named “Luke.”

How do I check a player’s experience level in Minecraft?

To check a player’s experience level in Minecraft, use the following command:

Terminal window
experience query PlayerName points

How do I add experience points to a player in Minecraft?

To add experience points to a player in Minecraft, use the following command:

Terminal window
experience add PlayerName points 10

How do I set a player’s experience level in Minecraft?

To set a player’s experience level in Minecraft, use the following command:

Terminal window
experience set PlayerName points 100

How do I remove experience points from a player in Minecraft?

To remove experience points from a player in Minecraft, use the following command:

Terminal window
experience set PlayerName points -10

How do I clear all experience points from a player in Minecraft?

To clear all experience points from a player in Minecraft, use the following command:

Terminal window
experience set PlayerName points 0

How do I modify a player’s experience bar in Minecraft?

To modify a player’s experience bar in Minecraft, use the following command:

Terminal window
experience add PlayerName points_needed 10

Applications of the experience command

  • Creating custom leveling systems for players
  • Rewarding players with experience points for completing tasks or challenges
  • Adjusting difficulty levels based on player experience
  • Balancing gameplay by controlling player progression through experience points
  • Implementing skill trees that unlock abilities or perks as players gain experience