You can summon an iron golem 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 iron golem 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) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the syntax to summon an iron golem using the /summon command is:
/summon iron_golem [pos] [nbt]
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon villager_golem [x] [y] [z] [dataTag]
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon VillagerGolem [x] [y] [z] [dataTag]
Definitions
- pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the iron golem should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the iron golem will spawn in the current location.
- dataTag is optional. It is a compound NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets a property for the iron golem such as {NoAI:1}. See NBT tags for iron golem.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon an iron golem using the /summon command is:
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the iron golem should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the iron golem will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the iron golem. See spawn events for iron golem.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the iron golem. It will appear as a nametag above the iron golem.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the iron golem 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 iron golem 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 iron golem will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the iron golem will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an iron golem using the /summon command is:
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the iron golem should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the iron golem will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the iron golem. See spawn events for iron golem.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the iron golem. It will appear as a nametag above the iron golem.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the iron golem 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 iron golem 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 iron golem will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the iron golem will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an iron golem using the /summon command is:
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the iron golem should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the iron golem will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the iron golem. See spawn events for iron golem.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the iron golem. It will appear as a nametag above the iron golem.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the iron golem 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 iron golem 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 iron golem will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the iron golem will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an iron golem using the /summon command is:
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon armor_stand [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the iron golem should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the iron golem will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the iron golem. See spawn events for iron golem.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the iron golem. It will appear as a nametag above the iron golem.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the iron golem 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 iron golem 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 iron golem will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the iron golem will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an iron golem using the /summon command is:
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the iron golem should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the iron golem will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the iron golem. See spawn events for iron golem.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the iron golem. It will appear as a nametag above the iron golem.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the iron golem 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 iron golem 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 iron golem will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the iron golem 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 iron golem using the /summon command is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon iron_golem <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.4, 1.7 and 1.9, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon iron_golem [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.0, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:
/summon irongolem [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the iron golem should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the iron golem will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the iron golem. See spawn events for iron golem.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the iron golem. It will appear as a nametag above the iron golem.
- 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 iron golem in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:
/summon iron_golem
To summon an iron golem that is named Guardian:
/summon iron_golem ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Guardian\""}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:
/summon villager_golem
To summon an iron golem that is named Ernie:
/summon villager_golem ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Ernie}
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:
/summon VillagerGolem
To summon an iron golem that is named Protector:
/summon VillagerGolem ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Protector}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft PE 1.1 and higher:
/summon iron_golem
To summon an iron golem at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon iron_golem 12 65 -8
Example in Pocket Edition (PE) 1.0
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft PE 1.0:
/summon irongolem
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon iron_golem
To summon an iron golem that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon iron_golem ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon iron_golem
To summon an iron golem at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon iron_golem 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon iron_golem
To summon an iron golem at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon iron_golem 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.1 and higher:
/summon iron_golem
To summon an iron golem that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon iron_golem ~ ~1 ~
Example in Windows 10 Edition 1.0
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.0:
/summon irongolem
Example in Education Edition 1.0.18 and higher
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Education Edition 1.0.18 and higher:
/summon iron_golem
To summon an iron golem at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon iron_golem -70 63 12
Example in Education Edition 1.0
To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Education Edition 1.0:
/summon irongolem
In this example, we are going to summon an iron golem 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 iron golem will spawn and appear in your world:
Congratulations, you have summoned an iron golem in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: