/summon
Spawns an entity (a mob, item or projectile). Its basic form is /summon <entity>; it has 3 syntax forms and 3 arguments. Permission: Cheats / op 2.
/summon syntax
Game dataEvery form the game accepts. Words in <angle brackets> are arguments you fill in; everything else is typed as is.
/summon <entity>/summon <entity> <pos>/summon <entity> <pos> <nbt>/summon examples
Ready-to-paste examples (cheats on). @s is you, @p the nearest player, @a everyone, @e every entity.
/summon minecraft:zombie ~ ~ ~- Spawns a zombie where you stand.
/summon minecraft:lightning_bolt ~ ~ ~5- Strikes lightning 5 blocks away.
/summon minecraft:creeper ~ ~ ~ {powered:1b}- Spawns a charged creeper.
/summon arguments
What each argument expects, with the limits the game enforces.
| Argument | Expects | Limits |
|---|---|---|
<entity> | Game ID from a registry | entity_type |
<pos> | Position (x y z, decimals allowed) | — |
<nbt> | NBT compound {…} | — |
Spawns an entity (a mob, item or projectile). It has 3 syntax forms and can be run by: Cheats / op 2.
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/summon FAQ (Java 26.3)
What does /summon do in Minecraft?
Spawns an entity (a mob, item or projectile).
What is the syntax of /summon?
The basic form is /summon <entity>. All forms are listed above.
What is an example of /summon?
/summon minecraft:zombie ~ ~ ~ — Spawns a zombie where you stand.
Do you need cheats for /summon?
Yes: Cheats / op 2. In singleplayer turn on Allow Cheats (or open to LAN with cheats).