You can summon a husk 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 a husk 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), the syntax to summon a husk using the /summon command is:
/summon husk [pos] [nbt]
Definitions
- pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the husk should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the husk 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 husk such as {Health:35.0f}. See NBT tags for husk.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a husk using the /summon command is:
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon husk [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the husk should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the husk will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the husk. See spawn events for husk.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the husk. It will appear as a nametag above the husk.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the husk 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 husk 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 husk will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the husk will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a husk using the /summon command is:
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon husk [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the husk should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the husk will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the husk. See spawn events for husk.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the husk. It will appear as a nametag above the husk.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the husk 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 husk 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 husk will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the husk will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a husk using the /summon command is:
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon husk [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the husk should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the husk will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the husk. See spawn events for husk.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the husk. It will appear as a nametag above the husk.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the husk 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 husk 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 husk will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the husk will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a husk using the /summon command is:
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon husk [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the husk should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the husk will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the husk. See spawn events for husk.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the husk. It will appear as a nametag above the husk.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the husk 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 husk 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 husk will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the husk will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a husk using the /summon command is:
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon husk [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the husk should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the husk will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the husk. See spawn events for husk.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the husk. It will appear as a nametag above the husk.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the husk 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 husk 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 husk will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the husk 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 husk using the /summon command is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon husk <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.9 and older, the syntax to summon a husk is:
/summon husk [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the husk should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the husk will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the husk. See spawn events for husk.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the husk. It will appear as a nametag above the husk.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To summon a husk in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/summon husk
To summon a husk that is named George:
/summon husk ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"George\""}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a husk in Minecraft PE:
/summon husk
To summon a husk at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon husk 12 65 -8
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a husk in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon husk
To summon a husk that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon husk ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a husk in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon husk
To summon a husk at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon husk 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a husk in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon husk
To summon a husk at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon husk 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a husk in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon husk
To summon a husk that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon husk ~ ~1 ~
Example in Education Edition
To summon a husk in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon husk
To summon a husk at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon husk -70 63 12
In this example, we are going to summon a husk 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 husk in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: