You can summon a ravager 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 ravager 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 ravager using the /summon command is:
/summon ravager [pos] [nbt]
Definitions
- pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ravager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ravager 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 ravager such as {CustomName:"\"Buster\""} or {Health:25.0f}. See NBT tags for ravager.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a ravager using the /summon command is:
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ravager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ravager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ravager. See spawn events for ravager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ravager. It will appear as a nametag above the ravager.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the ravager 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 ravager 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 ravager will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the ravager will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a ravager using the /summon command is:
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ravager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ravager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ravager. See spawn events for ravager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ravager. It will appear as a nametag above the ravager.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the ravager 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 ravager 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 ravager will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the ravager will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a ravager using the /summon command is:
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ravager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ravager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ravager. See spawn events for ravager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ravager. It will appear as a nametag above the ravager.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the ravager 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 ravager 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 ravager will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the ravager will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a ravager using the /summon command is:
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ravager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ravager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ravager. See spawn events for ravager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ravager. It will appear as a nametag above the ravager.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the ravager 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 ravager 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 ravager will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the ravager will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a ravager using the /summon command is:
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ravager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ravager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ravager. See spawn events for ravager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ravager. It will appear as a nametag above the ravager.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the ravager 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 ravager 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 ravager will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the ravager 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 ravager using the /summon command is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon ravager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.9 and older, the syntax to summon a ravager is:
/summon ravager [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ravager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ravager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ravager. See spawn events for ravager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ravager. It will appear as a nametag above the ravager.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To summon a ravager in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/summon ravager
To summon a ravager that is named Buster:
/summon ravager ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Buster\""}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a ravager in Minecraft PE:
/summon ravager
To summon a ravager at the coordinates (25, 64, -3):
/summon ravager 25 64 -3
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a ravager in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon ravager
To summon a ravager that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon ravager ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a ravager in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon ravager
To summon a ravager at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon ravager 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a ravager in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon ravager
To summon a ravager at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon ravager 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a ravager in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon ravager
To summon a ravager that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon ravager ~ ~1 ~
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a ravager in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon ravager
To summon a ravager at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon ravager -70 63 12
In this example, we are going to summon a ravager 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 ravager will spawn and appear in your world:
Congratulations, you have summoned a ravager in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: