Disable Pillager Patrols

Stop pillager patrols from spawning

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Stops roaming pillager patrols from spawning in the world. No more surprise crossbow fire while you farm, and no accidental Bad Omen from killing a patrol captain. Existing patrols remain until dealt with; only new spawns are disabled.

/gamerule doPatrols false

25 characters

Java: yes
Bedrock: no
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
New pillager patrols stop spawning.
Clear out any patrol already wandering nearby — the rule only stops future spawns.

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