How to Use the TestForBlock Command in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /testforblock command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can test whether there is a certain block at a specific location in the game using the /testforblock command in Minecraft.

TIP:Starting in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, the /testforblock command was removed from the Java Edition version of the game.

Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).

Supported Platforms

The /testforblock command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported(Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.7.2), but removed in (1.13)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (0.16.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.2)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (0.16.0)
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE:Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have toturn cheats onin your world.

TestForBlock Command

TestForBlock Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the syntax to test whether a certain block is in a specific location is:

/testforblock     [dataValue] [dataTag]

Definitions

x y zis the coordinate to test.Learn about the coordinate system.
blockis name of the block to test for. (See我的世界Item Names)
dataValueis optional. It is the variation of the block if more than one type exists for thatblock. To match on all data values, either omit this parameter or use adataValueof-1or*.
dataTagis optional. It is the伟德1946网页版 for the block. It is a compound NBT tag such as {Lock:""}.

TestForBlock Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to test whether a certain block is in a specific location is:

/testforblock   [dataValue]

Definitions

positionis thex y z coordinateto test.
tileNameis name of the block to test for. (See我的世界Item Names).
dataValueis optional. It is the variation of the block if more than one type exists for thattileName. To match on all data values, either omit this parameter or use adataValueof-1.

TestForBlock Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to test whether a certain block is in a specific location is:

/testforblock   [dataValue]

Definitions

positionis thex y z coordinateto test.
tileNameis name of the block to test for. (See我的世界Item Names).
dataValueis optional. It is the variation of the block if more than one type exists for thattileName. To match on all data values, either omit this parameter or use adataValueof-1.

TestForBlock Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to test whether a certain block is in a specific location is:

/testforblock   [dataValue]

Definitions

positionis thex y z coordinateto test.
tileNameis name of the block to test for. (See我的世界Item Names).
dataValueis optional. It is the variation of the block if more than one type exists for thattileName. To match on all data values, either omit this parameter or use adataValueof-1.

TestForBlock Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the syntax to test whether a certain block is in a specific location is:

/testforblock   [dataValue]

Definitions

positionis thex y z coordinateto test.
tileNameis name of the block to test for. (See我的世界Item Names).
dataValueis optional. It is the variation of the block if more than one type exists for thattileName. To match on all data values, either omit this parameter or use adataValueof-1.

TestForBlock Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to test whether a certain block is in a specific location is:

/testforblock   [dataValue]

Definitions

positionis thex y z coordinateto test.
tileNameis name of the block to test for. (See我的世界Item Names).
dataValueis optional. It is the variation of the block if more than one type exists for thattileName. To match on all data values, either omit this parameter or use adataValueof-1.

TestForBlock Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to test whether a certain block is in a specific location is:

/testforblock   [dataValue]

Definitions

positionis thex y z coordinateto test.
tileNameis name of the block to test for. (See我的世界Item Names).
dataValueis optional. It is the variation of the block if more than one type exists for thattileName. To match on all data values, either omit this parameter or use adataValueof-1.

Examples

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12

To test whether there is a diamond ore directly below you in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ diamond_ore

测试是否有胸部在协调(62, 89, 213) that is facing North (a data value of 2 denotes North facing):

/testforblock -62 89 213 chest 2

测试是否有胸部在协调(62, 89, 213) that is facing any direction (North, South, East or West) and is not locked:

/testforblock -62 89 213 chest * {Lock:""}

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To test whether there is a wool block (any color) directly below you in Minecraft PE:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ wool

To test whether there is a pink wool block directly below you:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ wool 6

To test whether there is polished granite at coordinate (7, 62, 52):

/testforblock 7 62 52 stone 2

Example in Xbox One Edition

To test whether there is a coral block (any color) directly below you in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ coral_block

To test whether there is a fire coral block directly below you:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ coral_block 3

To test whether there is blue ice at coordinate (13, 67, -8):

/testforblock 13 67 -8 blue_ice

Example in PS4 Edition

To test whether there is a concrete powder block (any color) directly below you in Minecraft PS4 Edition:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ concretepowder

To test whether there is a magenta concrete powder block directly below you:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ concretepowder 2

To test whether there is a honey block at coordinate (8, 64, -10):

/testforblock 8 64 -10 honey_block

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To test whether there is a concrete block (any color) directly below you in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ concrete

To test whether there is a light blue concrete block directly below you:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ concrete 3

To test whether there is purple shulker box at coordinate (-35, 60, 4):

/testforblock -35 60 4 shulker_box 10

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To test whether there is terracotta (any color) directly below you in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ stained_hardened_clay

To test whether there is a red terracotta directly below you:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ stained_hardened_clay 14

To test whether there is andesite at coordinate (12, 65, 3):

/testforblock 12 65 3 stone 5

Example in Education Edition

To test whether there is sand (any color) directly below you in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ sand

To test whether there is a red sand directly below you:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ sand 1

To test whether there is smooth sandstone at coordinate (24, 67, 8):

/testforblock 24 67 8 sandstone 2

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The游戏控制to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press theTkey to open the chat window.
For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat buttonat the top of the screen.
For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)on the controller.
For PS4, press the D-Pad (right)on the controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow buttonon the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, press theTkey to open the chat window.
For Education Edition, press theTkey to open the chat window.

2. Type the Command

In this example, we will test whether there is a grass block directly below you with the following command:

/testforblock ~ ~-1 ~ diamond_ore

Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press theEnterkey to run the command.

testforblock command

Once the cheat has been entered, the /testforblock command will check for diamond ore at the location specified.

completed testforblock command

You will see the message "Successfully found the block at -182, 72, 230" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the block was found at the specified location.

Congratulations, you have learned how to use the /testforblock command in Minecraft.