Strike Lightning On All Players

Summon lightning bolts on every player at once

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

Summons a lightning bolt on every online player simultaneously. This is categorized as misc because it demonstrates the /execute at pattern. Deals damage and creates thunder and fire effects.

/execute at @a run summon lightning_bolt

40 characters

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
Lightning strikes all players at once.
Each player takes lightning damage.

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