Interaction range

Interaction range (also known as reach) is the maximum distance a player can interact with a block or entity and perform an action. The default interaction range varies by situation.

When within the reach distance, targeted blocks are highlighted. In Java Edition, this manifests as an interaction box wireframe around the block, while in Bedrock Edition, it can be customized through the "Outline Selection" option in video settings. Disabling this feature replaces the wireframe with a white highlight.

Default interaction range

Type	In other game modes	In Creative mode
Java Edition block	4.5 blocks	5 blocks
Java Edition entity	3 blocks	5 blocks
Bedrock Edition block	5 blocks
Bedrock Edition entity	3 blocks	5 blocks
Bedrock Edition touch	6 blocks	12 blocks

In Java Edition, there are two types of interaction range, block interaction range (breaking reach) and entity interaction range (attack range), which are respectively controlled by two attributes, block_interaction_range and entity_interaction_range. The default entity interaction range is 3 blocks in all other game modes and 5 blocks in Creative mode. The default block interaction range is 4.5 blocks in all other game modes and 5 blocks in Creative mode. The bonus effect in Creative mode is implemented via an attribute modifier.

In Bedrock Edition, the default interaction range is 5 blocks for keyboard, mouse, or controller inputs. For players using touch input, the reach extends to 12 blocks in Creative mode and 6 blocks in other modes.