How to Use the ReplaceItem Command in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /replaceitem command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can use the /replaceitem command to instanty replace one item with another item. You can replace armor items worn, weapons held in your hands, items stored in chests and items in your inventory/hotbar. This is a great way to quickly put armor on a player during a Minecraft battle or change out a worn out weapon.

TIP: Starting in Java Edition 1.17, the /replaceitem command was replaced by the /item command for Java Edition only!

Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).

Supported Platforms

The /replaceitem command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.8), but removed in (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.0.5)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.2)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.0.5)
Education Edition Education EditionYes (1.0.18)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

ReplaceItem Command

Examples

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button help command at the top of the screen.
  • For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right) xbox one on the controller.
  • For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) ps4 on the controller.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button nintendo switch on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
  • For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.

2. Type the Command

In this example, we are going to equip a diamond chestplate on the player called DigMinecraft with the following command:

/replaceitem entity DigMinecraft slot.armor.chest diamond_chestplate

Type the command in the chat window and press the Enter key to run the command.

replaceitem command

Once the cheat has been entered, the item will be replaced.

completed replaceitem command

Once you have entered the command, you will see the message "Replaced slot slot.armor.chest with 1 x [Diamond Chestplate]" appear in the lower left corner of the game window. This indicates that that slot has been replaced with a diamond chestplate.

view the chest armor being worn

As you can see, the diamond chesplate is now being worn by DigMinecraft.

Congratulations, you have learned how to use the /replaceitem command in Minecraft.