You can summon an enderman 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 command to summon an enderman is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
* 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) 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the syntax to summon an enderman using the /summon command is:
/summon enderman [pos] [nbt]
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon Enderman [x] [y] [z] [dataTag]
Definitions
- pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the enderman should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the enderman will spawn in the current location.
- nbt or dataTag is optional. It is a compound NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets a property for the enderman such as {NoAI:1}. See NBT tags for enderman.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon an enderman using the /summon command is:
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the enderman should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the enderman will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the enderman. See spawn events for enderman.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the enderman. It will appear as a nametag above the enderman.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the enderman 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 enderman 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 enderman will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the enderman will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an enderman using the /summon command is:
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the enderman should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the enderman will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the enderman. See spawn events for enderman.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the enderman. It will appear as a nametag above the enderman.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the enderman 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 enderman 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 enderman will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the enderman will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an enderman using the /summon command is:
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the enderman should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the enderman will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the enderman. See spawn events for enderman.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the enderman. It will appear as a nametag above the enderman.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the enderman 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 enderman 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 enderman will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the enderman will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an enderman using the /summon command is:
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the enderman should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the enderman will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the enderman. See spawn events for enderman.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the enderman. It will appear as a nametag above the enderman.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the enderman 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 enderman 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 enderman will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the enderman will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an enderman using the /summon command is:
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the enderman should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the enderman will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the enderman. See spawn events for enderman.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the enderman. It will appear as a nametag above the enderman.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the enderman 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 enderman 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 enderman will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the enderman 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 an enderman using the /summon command is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon enderman <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.9 and older, the syntax to summon an enderman is:
/summon enderman [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the enderman should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the enderman will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the enderman. See spawn events for enderman.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the enderman. It will appear as a nametag above the enderman.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20
To summon an enderman in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:
/summon enderman
To summon an enderman that is named Fred:
/summon enderman ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Fred\""}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12
To summon an enderman in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:
/summon enderman
To summon an enderman that is named Fred:
/summon enderman ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Fred}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10
To summon an enderman in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:
/summon Enderman
To summon an enderman that is named Endie:
/summon Enderman ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Endie}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon an enderman in Minecraft PE:
/summon enderman
To summon an enderman at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon enderman 12 65 -8
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon an enderman in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon enderman
To summon an enderman that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon enderman ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon an enderman in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon enderman
To summon an enderman at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon enderman 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon an enderman in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon enderman
To summon an enderman at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon enderman 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon an enderman in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon enderman
To summon an enderman that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon enderman ~ ~1 ~
Example in Education Edition
To summon an enderman in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon enderman
To summon an enderman at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon enderman -70 63 12
In this example, we are going to summon an enderman 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.
Once the cheat has been entered, the enderman will spawn and appear in your world:
Congratulations, you have summoned an enderman in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: