How To Use /Teleport To Make Mobs and Players Follow You in Minecraft Java Edition

Hey everybody, it’s UnderMyCap and welcome back to another video! Today I’m going to be showing you how to use the /tp command to make mobs follow you in Minecraft Java Edition. If you’d prefer to watch the full video, you can check it out here: Watch the Video on YouTube. Otherwise, let’s get straight into it!

Getting Started With the /tp Command

To help explain everything clearly, I’ve set up some command blocks in-game to walk you through it. We’re going to start off with the basics and then move on to the really cool stuff. The goal here is to teach you how to make certain rules apply to specific entities — for example, making an entity teleport to you whenever it steps on a red concrete block instead of simply walking away. Understanding the foundation of the /tp command is essential before we get into the more advanced usage, so let’s cover that first.

The basic layout of the command looks like this: /tp @e[name=test1] @s. The @e selector targets all entities in the world, but by adding name=test1 as an NBT tag filter, the command will only apply to entities that have been given that specific name. This means if you place a name tag on an entity and name it test1, this command will apply to it — any other mob without that name will be completely unaffected. The final part of the command is the destination, which in this case is @s, meaning the command teleports the entity directly to yourself.

Making a Mob Follow You Using /execute

Once you set this up and apply a name tag to a villager with the name test1, you’ll notice the villager keeps teleporting directly on top of you — which can get a little chaotic! To fix this and make things much cleaner, you can use the /execute command to offset the teleport destination slightly. The command would look something like this: /execute at UnderMyCap run /tp @e[name=test1] ~ ~1 ~. What this does is execute the command at my position and use relative coordinates, so instead of teleporting right on top of me, the villager appears just above me or at a set offset distance.

Once this is in place, you’ll notice the villager no longer disappears — it actually appears above or beside you and bounces along trying to copy your every move. You can also customise the offset coordinates however you like, for example making the villager stay five blocks ahead of you as you walk. It’s a really fun and useful mechanic that opens up a lot of creative possibilities in your Minecraft world!

Teleporting a Mob When It Stands on a Red Concrete Block

The second command is a little more in-depth but still very straightforward. This one uses the /execute command combined with an if block condition to check whether the entity is standing on a red concrete block. The full command looks like this: /execute at @e[name=test2] if block ~ ~-1 ~ minecraft:red_concrete run tp @e[name=test2] @p. Breaking this down — we’re targeting an entity named test2, checking if the block directly underneath it (~ ~-1 ~) is a red concrete block, and if that condition is met, the entity gets teleported to the nearest player.

To test this out, rename a villager to test2 using an anvil and a name tag. At first, nothing will happen because the villager isn’t meeting all of the requirements. But as soon as you place a red concrete block in the villager’s path and it steps on it, the villager gets teleported straight to you — it’s really satisfying to see in action! This kind of conditional teleportation can be incredibly useful for adventure maps, mini-games, or any custom Minecraft experience you’re building.

Wrapping Up

And that’s basically it for today’s tutorial! I hope you found this guide helpful and that you’re feeling inspired to experiment with the /tp and /execute commands in your own Minecraft world. If you enjoyed this content, please consider leaving a like on the video and subscribing to the channel if you’re new — it really does mean a lot and helps me continue creating fresh Minecraft content. If you have any suggestions for future video topics, please drop them in the comments below because I’d love to hear your ideas!

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