Repeating Command Block
minecraft:repeating_command_blockThe Repeating Command Block runs its stored command every game tick while continuously powered or always-active, making it the variant used for ongoing effects rather than one-shot triggers.
Uses
- Continuous Command Execution — Commonly chained with impulse and chain command blocks to build always-on scoreboard trackers, custom game rules, or looping effects in adventure and minigame maps.
Found In
- Creative mode and commands only — Not obtainable in Survival; given via `/give @s minecraft:repeating_command_block` or placed with `/setblock` when cheats are enabled.
FAQ
Can I mine a Repeating Command Block in Survival?
No. It has -1 hardness and cannot be broken in Survival mode regardless of tool; it must be removed in Creative or by overwriting it with another block via commands.
How is it different from a regular Command Block?
A regular (impulse) command block fires once when powered; a repeating command block re-executes its command every tick while active, making it suited for continuous checks.
How do I get one?
Use `/give @s minecraft:repeating_command_block` or select it from the Creative inventory's command block group.
Does it survive explosions?
Yes. Its blast resistance of 3,600,000 makes it effectively immune to all in-game explosions, including the Wither and Ender Dragon.
Tags
- unbreakable_in_survival
- blast_resistant
- dragon_immune
- wither_immune
- creative_only