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

You can summon a ghast 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 ghast using the /summon command is:

/summon ghast [pos] [nbt]

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

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

Definitions

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

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

/summon ghast

To summon a ghast that is named Haunter with an explosion power of 2:

/summon ghast ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Haunter\"",ExplosionPower:2}

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

To summon a ghast in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:

/summon ghast

To summon a ghast that is named Haunter with an explosion power of 2:

/summon ghast ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Haunter,ExplosionPower:2}

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

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

/summon Ghast

To summon a ghast that is named Ghastly:

/summon Ghast ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Ghastly}

To summon a ghast with an explosion power of 2:

/summon Ghast ~ ~ ~ {ExplosionPower:2}

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 ghast in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:

/summon ghast

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 ghast will spawn and appear in your world:

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

Congratulations, you have summoned a ghast in Minecraft.

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