This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon an elder guardian with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can summon an elder guardian 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 an elder guardian using the /summon command is:

/summon elder_guardian [pos] [nbt]

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

/summon Guardian [x] [y] [z] {Elder:1}

Definitions

  • pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the elder guardian should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the elder guardian will spawn in the current location.
  • {Elder:1} is an optional data tag used to specify an elder guardian for the Guardian entity. See NBT tags for Guardian.
  • nbt is optional. It is a compound NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets a property for the elder guardian such as {NoAI:1}. See NBT tags for elder_guardian.

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 an elder guardian in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:

/summon elder_guardian

To summon an elder guardian that is named Menace:

/summon elder_guardian ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Menace\""}

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

To summon an elder guardian in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:

/summon elder_guardian

To summon an elder guardian that is named Menace:

/summon elder_guardian ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Menace}

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

To summon an elder guardian in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:

/summon Guardian ~ ~ ~ {Elder:1}

To summon an elder guardian that is named Menace:

/summon Guardian ~ ~ ~ {Elder:1, CustomName:Menace}

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 an elder guardian in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:

/summon elder_guardian

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 elder guardian will spawn and appear in your world:

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

Congratulations, you have summoned an elder guardian in Minecraft.

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