How To Summon An Ender Dragon In Minecraft - DigMinecraft

How to Summon an Ender Dragon in Minecraft

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

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

Let's explore how to do this.

Supported Platforms

The command to summon an ender dragon is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.7.2)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.2)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.0)

* 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.

Requirements

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

Summon Command

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

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 ender dragon using the /summon command is:

/summon ender_dragon [pos] [nbt]

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

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

Definitions

• pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ender dragon should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ender dragon 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 ender dragon such as {DragonPhase:7} or {NoAI:1}. See NBT tags for ender dragon.

Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon an ender dragon using the /summon command is:

/summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ender dragon should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ender dragon will spawn in the current location.
• spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ender dragon. See spawn events for ender dragon.
• nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ender dragon. It will appear as a nametag above the ender dragon.
• xRot is the x-rotation that the ender dragon 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 ender dragon 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 ender dragon will face when spawned.
• lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the ender dragon will face when spawned.

Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an ender dragon using the /summon command is:

/summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ender dragon should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ender dragon will spawn in the current location.
• spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ender dragon. See spawn events for ender dragon.
• nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ender dragon. It will appear as a nametag above the ender dragon.
• xRot is the x-rotation that the ender dragon 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 ender dragon 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 ender dragon will face when spawned.
• lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the ender dragon will face when spawned.

Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an ender dragon using the /summon command is:

/summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ender dragon should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ender dragon will spawn in the current location.
• spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ender dragon. See spawn events for ender dragon.
• nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ender dragon. It will appear as a nametag above the ender dragon.
• xRot is the x-rotation that the ender dragon 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 ender dragon 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 ender dragon will face when spawned.
• lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the ender dragon will face when spawned.

Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an ender dragon using the /summon command is:

/summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ender dragon should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ender dragon will spawn in the current location.
• spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ender dragon. See spawn events for ender dragon.
• nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ender dragon. It will appear as a nametag above the ender dragon.
• xRot is the x-rotation that the ender dragon 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 ender dragon 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 ender dragon will face when spawned.
• lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the ender dragon will face when spawned.

Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon an ender dragon using the /summon command is:

/summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ender dragon should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ender dragon will spawn in the current location.
• spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ender dragon. See spawn events for ender dragon.
• nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ender dragon. It will appear as a nametag above the ender dragon.
• xRot is the x-rotation that the ender dragon 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 ender dragon 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 ender dragon will face when spawned.
• lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the ender dragon 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 an ender dragon using the /summon command is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag] /summon ender_dragon <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.4, 1.7 and 1.9, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon ender_dragon [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.0, the syntax to summon an ender dragon is:

/summon dragon [spawnPos]

Definitions

• spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the ender dragon should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the ender dragon will spawn in the current location.
• spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the ender dragon. See spawn events for ender dragon.
• nameTag is the custom name to assign to the ender dragon. It will appear as a nametag above the ender dragon.

Examples

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Example in 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

To summon an ender dragon that is about to start its attack phase in Minecraft 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:

/summon ender_dragon ~ ~ ~ {DragonPhase:0}

To summon an ender dragon that is about to perform a breath attack:

/summon ender_dragon ~ ~ ~ {DragonPhase:7}

To summon an ender dragon that is about to die and drop experience:

/summon ender_dragon ~ ~ ~ {DragonPhase:9}

To summon an ender dragon that is tame:

/summon ender_dragon ~ ~ ~ {DragonPhase:10}

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

Starting in Minecraft 1.9, a new data tag called DragonPhase was introduced to allow you to select the attack phase for the dragon. Here are a few of the attack phases that you might be interested in.

To summon an ender dragon that is about to start its attack phase in Minecraft 1.9 and 1.10:

/summon EnderDragon ~ ~ ~ {DragonPhase:0}

To summon an ender dragon that is about to perform a breath attack:

/summon EnderDragon ~ ~ ~ {DragonPhase:7}

To summon an ender dragon that is about to die and drop experience:

/summon EnderDragon ~ ~ ~ {DragonPhase:9}

To summon an ender dragon that is tame:

/summon EnderDragon ~ ~ ~ {DragonPhase:10}

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8

To summon an ender dragon in Minecraft 1.8:

/summon EnderDragon

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To summon an ender dragon in Minecraft Pocket Edition 1.1 and higher:

/summon ender_dragon

To summon an ender dragon at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):

/summon ender_dragon 12 65 -8

Example in Pocket Edition (PE) 1.0

To summon an ender dragon in Minecraft Pocket Edition 1.0:

/summon dragon

Example in Xbox One Edition

To summon an ender dragon in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

/summon ender_dragon

To summon an ender dragon that is 4 blocks West of your current position:

/summon ender_dragon ~-4 ~ ~

Example in PS4 Edition

To summon an ender dragon in Minecraft PS4 Edition:

/summon ender_dragon

To summon an ender dragon at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):

/summon ender_dragon 8 67 100

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To summon an ender dragon in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

/summon ender_dragon

To summon an ender dragon at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):

/summon ender_dragon 8 72 100

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To summon an ender dragon in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.1 and higher:

/summon ender_dragon

To summon an ender dragon that is 1 block above your current position:

/summon ender_dragon ~ ~1 ~

Example in Windows 10 Edition 1.0

To summon an ender dragon in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.0:

/summon dragon

Example in Education Edition

To summon an ender dragon in Minecraft Education Edition 1.0.18 and higher:

/summon ender_dragon

Example in Education Edition 1.0

To summon an ender dragon in Minecraft Education Edition 1.0:

/summon dragon

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 ender dragon that is about to perform a breath attack in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:

/summon ender_dragon ~ ~ ~ {DragonPhase:7}

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 ender dragon will spawn and appear in your world:

You will see the message "Summoned new Ender Dragon" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the ender dragon has been summoned and is about to perform its breath attack. You may need to look behind you to see it.

Congratulations, you have summoned an ender dragon in Minecraft.

Command Generators

If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you:

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