Falling Dust — Java Particle Command

Verified for Java 26.2

The /particle command for minecraft:falling_dust in Java Edition. Particles are visual effects that can be triggered with coordinates and optional spread parameters.

Single burst (at feet)

Java/particle minecraft:falling_dust minecraft:stone ~ ~ ~

Spread cloud

Java/particle minecraft:falling_dust minecraft:stone ~ ~1 ~ 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 20

Force mode (visible through blocks)

Java/particle minecraft:falling_dust minecraft:stone ~ ~1 ~ 0 0 0 1 1 force

Java Edition particle syntax

/particle <name> <x> <y> <z> [dx dy dz] [speed] [count] [mode] [players]

Particle ID must include minecraft: prefix
Coordinates are where the particle originates
dx, dy, dz define the spread radius around the origin
Speed controls particle velocity (default 0)
Count is number of particles spawned (default 1)
Force mode makes particles visible through blocks to all players

Frequently asked questions

What is the Java Edition command for Falling Dust?: Use /particle minecraft:falling_dust minecraft:stone ~ ~ ~. The particle spawns at your location; adjust coordinates or use ~ for relative positioning.
What does force mode do?: Force mode makes particles visible to all players, even behind blocks. Use the 'force' argument at the end of the command. Normal mode only shows particles to players who can see the block.
How do I spread particles across an area?: Use the dx dy dz parameters: /particle minecraft:falling_dust minecraft:stone ~ ~1 ~ 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 20 — this spreads 20 particles in a 1-block-radius cube.

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