Command Reference

Minecraft /tick Command

developerJava Only

Controls the server tick rate and flow, allowing developers to freeze, step, or sprint game execution for diagnostic testing.

Version Compatibility

Java Edition:1.21.4 (1.13+)

Command Syntax

Java Edition/tick rate <rate> | /tick freeze | /tick step <time> | /tick query

Arguments Explained

actionrate / freeze / step / query / sprintRequired

Tick control action to perform.

valueInteger / Time

Specific target values, such as ticks/second (rate) or duration (step/sprint).

Practical Examples

/tick freeze

Freezes all ticking aspects of the game (entities, day/night cycle, redstone) except for player movement.

/tick step 20t

Steps the game forward by exactly 20 ticks (1 second) and then re-freeze.

/tick rate 40

Sets the server target tick rate to 40 TPS (double normal speed) for faster simulation.

Important Notes

Requires permission level 3. Added in Java Edition 1.20.2. Invaluable for debugging complex redstone contraptions, checking entity AI performance, or slowing down time for game design analysis.