Disable fire and lava damage (gamerule)

Minecraft Java Edition

Disable fire and lava damage for all players via world gamerule.

How to do it

  1. Check the edition and version on your Minecraft title screen. This tool supports Java Edition.
  2. Enable cheats in your world or obtain operator permissions on your server.
  3. Choose your version below, copy the command, and paste it into chat using T.

Java 1.21.4 example

/gamerule fireDamage false

Java 26.3 example (new format)

/gamerule minecraft:fire_damage false

How to undo

/gamerule fireDamage true

Disables fire, lava, and campfire damage for all players in the world. Added in Java 1.15.

Other releases, apart from the listed releases, may use different syntax. The interactive form only generates commands for the selected supported version.

Questions & reference

What is the command for "Disable fire and lava damage (gamerule)"?

On Java 1.21.4 run /gamerule fireDamage false; on Java 26.3 run /gamerule minecraft:fire_damage false. Disables fire, lava, and campfire damage for all players in the world. Added in Java 1.15.

Where do I find my edition and version?

Check your Minecraft title screen. Select the exact supported Java Edition release. Bedrock and unlisted versions may use different syntax: the generator does not assume the closest release.

Why does my command fail?

Enable commands in your own world or obtain operator permissions on a server. Check the edition, version, and complete copied command. Use a command block for a command longer than 256 characters.

Can I get level 1000 enchantments?

The supported Java 26.3, 1.21.4, and 1.20.5–1.20.6 component formats cap enchantments at level 255. Classic NBT in 1.16.5–1.20.4 and 1.12.2 allows different values. Your selected version determines the result.