Damage command (With damage types!)
Every mapmaker eventually hits the same wall: vanilla Minecraft just does not give you a clean way to deal a specific amount of a specific kind of damage. You end up stacking instant damage effects, poison, wither, or even instant health on undead mobs, and the results are messy and imprecise. Damage command (With damage types!) solves that problem with a single, elegant command that puts real control back in your hands.
This lightweight utility mod, built with MCreator by a first-time modder, adds one simple command that instantly damages any selected entity with the exact amount and damage type you choose. If you have ever wanted your custom trap to hurt like an anvil, your lava pit to respect fire resistance, or your void hazard to ignore every protection in the game, this is the tool you have been waiting for.
What Does the Damage Command Do?
The mod introduces a single command with a clean, readable syntax:
- /dmg <entity> <amount> <damagetype> – targets one or more entities and instantly applies the chosen damage.
Once you run the command, the selected entity or entities take the amount of damage you specified, delivered through the damage type you picked. That is it. No effect stacking, no workarounds, no guessing how the game will interpret your input.
Available Damage Types
The real strength of Damage command (With damage types!) is the range of damage types it exposes. Each one behaves like its vanilla counterpart, which means armor, enchantments, and status effects all respond the way you would expect. The selectable types are:
- anvil
- bolt
- cactus
- cram
- dbreath (dragon breath)
- drown
- fall
- fire
- generic
- kinetic
- lava
- magic
- magma
- starve
- suffocate
- void
Why Different Damage Types Matter
Damage types are not cosmetic labels. Each one carries its own damage reduction rules, and that is exactly why this mod is so useful for mapmakers and modders. A few practical examples show how much depth this adds:
- Anvil: damage is greatly reduced if the entity wears a helmet, but the helmet itself takes heavy durability loss.
- Fire and lava: a player with Fire Resistance takes no damage at all, while Fire Protection reduces what gets through.
- Void: nothing reduces it. Not armor, not enchantments, not even Creative mode.
On top of the mechanical differences, each type also produces its own death message, which is a subtle but powerful storytelling tool for adventure maps and custom boss fights.
Minecraft Versions and Loader Support
Damage command (With damage types!) is distributed as a Forge mod, which makes it a natural fit for the classic Java Edition modding workflow. It is aimed at modern Java Edition releases, and because it was assembled with MCreator, the codebase stays lean and easy to maintain across updates. Before you commit it to a long-term project, check the mod page for the exact Minecraft version range the current file targets, since MCreator builds are usually compiled against a specific release.
If you manage several instances or like keeping your add-ons tidy, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install path that drops Damage command (With damage types!) straight into the right profile without manual folder hunting. Its catalog also flags version compatibility, so you can see at a glance whether a build matches the Minecraft release you are running.
How to Install Damage command (With damage types!)
Getting the mod running takes only a few minutes. Follow these steps:
- Install a compatible Forge profile for your chosen Minecraft version.
- Download Damage command (With damage types!) for Minecraft from the official mod page.
- Place the .jar file into your mods folder inside the Minecraft directory.
- Launch the game using the Forge profile and confirm the mod appears in the mod list.
- Enter a world and test with /dmg @p 5 fire to verify everything works.
Tips for Mapmakers
Pair the command with command blocks or datapacks to build hazards that behave exactly as designed. A spike trap can use kinetic damage, a cursed shrine can use magic, and a bottomless pit can use void for an unavoidable punishment. Because you control the exact number, you can tune difficulty with precision instead of relying on potion effects that scale unpredictably.
For custom items, the command is even more valuable. Instead of hacking together instant damage effects, you can trigger a real damage type with a real death message, keeping your project consistent with vanilla behavior.
Final Thoughts
Damage command (With damage types!) is a small mod with a big impact. It removes the awkward workarounds that have plagued mapmakers for years and replaces them with one clear, flexible command. Whether you are building a dungeon, designing a boss encounter, or scripting custom items, this mod gives you the control that vanilla Minecraft never provided. Download it, drop it in your mods folder, and start dealing damage the right way.
