You can summon a bee whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command.
Let's explore how to do this.
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Summon Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to summon a bee using the /summon command is:
/summon bee [pos] [nbt]
Definitions
- pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the bee should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the bee will spawn in the current location.
- nbt is optional. It is a compound NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets a property for the bee such as {CustomName:"\"Buzzy\""} or {Health:5.0f}. See NBT tags for bee.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a bee using the /summon command is:
/summon bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon bee [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon bee [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon bee [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a bee is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.14, the syntax to summon a bee is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the bee should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the bee will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the bee. See spawn events for bee.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the bee. It will appear as a nametag above the bee.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the bee is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the bee is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the bee will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the bee will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a bee using the /summon command is:
/summon bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon bee [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon bee [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon bee [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a bee is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a bee is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the bee should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the bee will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the bee. See spawn events for bee.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the bee. It will appear as a nametag above the bee.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the bee is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the bee is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the bee will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the bee will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a bee using the /summon command is:
/summon bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon bee [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon bee [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon bee [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a bee is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a bee is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the bee should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the bee will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the bee. See spawn events for bee.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the bee. It will appear as a nametag above the bee.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the bee is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the bee is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the bee will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the bee will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a bee using the /summon command is:
/summon bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon bee [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon bee [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon bee [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a bee is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a bee is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the bee should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the bee will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the bee. See spawn events for bee.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the bee. It will appear as a nametag above the bee.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the bee is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the bee is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the bee will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the bee will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a bee using the /summon command is:
/summon bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon bee [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon bee [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon bee [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a bee is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a bee is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the bee should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the bee will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the bee. See spawn events for bee.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the bee. It will appear as a nametag above the bee.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the bee is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the bee is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the bee will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the bee will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the syntax to summon a bee using the /summon command is:
/summon minecraft:bee [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:bee <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the bee should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the bee will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the bee. See spawn events for bee.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the bee. It will appear as a nametag above the bee.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20
To summon a bee in Minecraft 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:
/summon bee
To summon a bee that is named Buzzy:
/summon bee ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Buzzy\""}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a bee in Minecraft PE:
/summon bee
To summon a bee at the coordinates (25, 64, -3):
/summon bee 25 64 -3
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a bee in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon bee
To summon a bee that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon bee ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a bee in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon bee
To summon a bee at the coordinates (12, 67, 100):
/summon bee 12 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a bee in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon bee
To summon a bee at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon bee 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a bee in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon bee
To summon a bee that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon bee ~ ~1 ~
Example in Education Edition
To summon a bee in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon minecraft:bee
To summon a bee at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon minecraft:bee -70 63 12
In this example, we are going to summon a bee in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:
Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.
Congratulations, you have summoned a bee in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: