Skip to main content
criticalCrash ReportsAffects: All versions

How to Fix Ticking Block Entity Crash

Fix Ticking Block Entity Crash by replacing the corrupted block with /setblock or editing it with NBTExplorer.

Quick Fix

Find the block coordinates in the crash report and remove the block with /setblock <x> <y> <z> air.

Error Message

java.lang.RuntimeException: Ticking block entity

How to Fix

1

Get the block coordinates from the crash report

2

Use /setblock <x> <y> <z> air to remove the block

3

Use NBTExplorer to edit or remove the block entity data

4

Delete the region file as a last resort

5

Update the mod providing the block entity

Common Causes

  • Corrupted block entity (chest, furnace, sign, etc.)
  • Mod block entity with broken logic
  • Block entity referencing invalid data

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Open the crash report and find the block position
  2. If you can run commands, use /setblock to replace it with air
  3. If you cannot load the world, use NBTExplorer
  4. Replace the block entity data or delete the region

FAQ

What is a block entity?

Blocks with extra data: chests, furnaces, signs, command blocks, hoppers, etc. They have NBT data that can become corrupted.

Related Errors

Need More Help?