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

You can summon a stray 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), the syntax to summon a stray using the /summon command is:

/summon stray [pos] [nbt]

Definitions

  • pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the stray should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the stray 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 stray such as {Health:35.0f}. See NBT tags for stray.

Examples

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)

To summon a stray in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):

/summon stray

To summon a stray that is named George:

/summon stray ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"George\""}

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

/summon stray

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 stray will spawn and appear in your world:

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

TIP: If you summon the stray during the day, it will burst into flames and eventually die. The stray must be in low light levels to survive.

Congratulations, you have summoned a stray in Minecraft.

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