Building Fast with WorldEdit

WorldEdit is essentially "Creative Mode" on steroids. Whether you're flattening a mountain to build a city or copying a massive castle to another world, it's the ultimate tool for builders and admins. Just remember the golden rule: with great power comes the frequent need for the //undo command.

1. The Basic Workflow

The WorldEdit secret is simple: Select a Region → Run a Command.

The Magic Wand: Type //wand to get a wooden axe.
- Left-Click a block to set the first corner of your selection.
- Right-Click a block to set the second corner.
- The "box" created between those two points is your workspace.

2. Commands You'll Use Every Day

//set <block>: Fills your entire selection with one block (e.g., //set grass_block).
//replace <old> <new>: Swaps one material for another without touching the rest.
//walls <block>: Instantly builds four walls around your selection.
//undo: Your best friend. It reverts your last action if you accidentally delete half your spawn.

3. Copy, Paste, and Rotate

//copy: Saves your selection to your "clipboard." Tip: It saves based on where you are standing when you type it!
//paste: Places your build at your current position.
//rotate 90: Turns your clipboard before you paste it. Great for building symmetrical cities.

4. Brushes: Editing from a Distance

Brushes let you paint the world like a canvas without having to fly everywhere.

/brush sphere <block> <radius>: Perfect for building natural-looking caves or floating islands.
/brush smooth: Softens the edges of jagged terrain (great for mountains).

5. Pro Performance Tip

Massive WorldEdit jobs (like changing 5 million blocks at once) can crash a server. To keep things safe, we recommend installing FastAsyncWorldEdit (FAWE) from the Plugins tab. It’s a specialized version that handles huge tasks without the lag.

Found a command that isn't working? Type //help for the full list, or check out the WorldEdit Wiki for advanced tutorials.