This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a creeper with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can summon a creeper whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command.

Let’s explore how to do this.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

Summon Command

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 a creeper using the /summon command is:

/summon creeper [pos] [nbt]

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10, the syntax to summon a creeper is:

/summon Creeper [x] [y] [z] [dataTag]

Definitions

  • pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the creeper should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the creeper 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 creeper such as {NoAI:1}. See NBT tags for creeper.

Examples

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 a creeper in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:

/summon creeper

To summon a creeper that is named Larry:

/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Larry\""}

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12

To summon a creeper in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:

/summon creeper

To summon a creeper that is named Larry:

/summon creeper ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Larry}

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10

To summon a creeper in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:

/summon Creeper

To summon a creeper that is named Duke:

/summon Creeper ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Duke}

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button  at the top of the screen.
  • For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)  on the controller.
  • For PS4, press the D-Pad (right)  on the controller.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button  on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
  • For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.

2. Type the Command

In this example, we are going to summon a creeper in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:

/summon creeper

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 creeper will spawn and appear in your world:

You will see the message “Summoned new Creeper” appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the creeper has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.

Congratulations, you have summoned a creeper in Minecraft.

Other Creeper Command Examples

Here are some game command examples for a creeper in Minecraft:

How to Summon a Charged Creeper

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