Quick answer: WorldEdit lets you build and edit huge areas in seconds. Get the selection wand with //wand, left-click one corner and right-click the opposite corner to select a region, then run commands like //set stone, //replace, //copy, and //paste. Made a mistake? //undo.
WorldEdit is the most powerful in-game building tool in Minecraft — it turns hours of block-by-block work into a single command. It runs as a plugin on Spigot/Paper servers (and as a mod on Forge/Fabric). This guide covers the commands you’ll actually use.
Making a Selection
Everything in WorldEdit works on a selection — a cuboid region between two points:
- Run
//wandto get the selection tool (a wooden axe by default). - Left-click a block to set position 1.
- Right-click the opposite corner to set position 2.
- You now have a box selected. You can also set points manually with
//pos1and//pos2.
Essential WorldEdit Commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
//set <block> | Fill the entire selection with a block (e.g. //set stone) |
//replace <from> <to> | Replace one block type with another inside the selection |
//copy | Copy the selection to your clipboard (relative to where you stand) |
//cut | Copy the selection and remove it from the world |
//paste | Paste the clipboard at your position |
//undo | Undo your last WorldEdit action |
//redo | Redo an undone action |
//brush <type> | Bind a brush to an item for freehand sculpting (e.g. spheres) |
A Quick Workflow
//wand # get the axe
# left-click + right-click to select a region
//set glass # fill it with glass
//replace glass air # clear it back out
//copy # copy a build
//paste # drop it somewhere elseBecause //set air can wipe huge areas instantly and //paste can drop massive builds, WorldEdit is powerful enough to be dangerous — which is exactly why you gate it behind permissions.
Permissions and Safety
WorldEdit commands use nodes like worldedit.wand, worldedit.region.set, and worldedit.clipboard.paste. On a public server you should only grant WorldEdit to trusted staff — use LuckPerms to give it to your admin/builder rank and no one else:
/lp group builder permission set worldedit.* truePair WorldEdit with WorldGuard to protect finished builds. Both are on our best Minecraft plugins list, and run great on a Minecraft server hosting plan.
FAQ
Why do WorldEdit commands start with two slashes?
The double slash (//) distinguishes WorldEdit’s region commands from normal chat commands so they don’t clash. A few informational commands use a single slash.
How do I undo a WorldEdit mistake?
Run //undo to reverse your last action — you can undo multiple steps back. This is why WorldEdit is safe to experiment with.
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