How To Summon An Iron Golem In Minecraft - DigMinecraft

How to Summon an Iron Golem in Minecraft

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

You can summon an iron golem 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 iron golem is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.7.2)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (0.16.0)
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 (0.16.0)
Education Edition	Yes (0.14.2)

* 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) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the syntax to summon an iron golem using the /summon command is:

/summon iron_golem [pos] [nbt]

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:

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

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

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

Definitions

• pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the iron golem should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the iron golem will spawn in the current location.
• dataTag is optional. It is a compound NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets a property for the iron golem such as {NoAI:1}. See NBT tags for iron golem.

Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

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

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

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

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

/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

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

Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

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

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

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

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

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

/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

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

Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

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

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

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

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

In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:

/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

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

Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

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

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

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

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

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

/summon armor_stand [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

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

Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

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

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

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

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

/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

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

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

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:

/summon iron_golem [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

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

/summon iron_golem [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.0, the syntax to summon an iron golem is:

/summon irongolem [spawnPos]

Definitions

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

Examples

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

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

/summon iron_golem

To summon an iron golem that is named Guardian:

/summon iron_golem ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Guardian\""}

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

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:

/summon villager_golem

To summon an iron golem that is named Ernie:

/summon villager_golem ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Ernie}

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

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:

/summon VillagerGolem

To summon an iron golem that is named Protector:

/summon VillagerGolem ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Protector}

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft PE 1.1 and higher:

/summon iron_golem

To summon an iron golem at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):

/summon iron_golem 12 65 -8

Example in Pocket Edition (PE) 1.0

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft PE 1.0:

/summon irongolem

Example in Xbox One Edition

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

/summon iron_golem

To summon an iron golem that is 4 blocks West of your current position:

/summon iron_golem ~-4 ~ ~

Example in PS4 Edition

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft PS4 Edition:

/summon iron_golem

To summon an iron golem at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):

/summon iron_golem 8 67 100

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

/summon iron_golem

To summon an iron golem at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):

/summon iron_golem 8 72 100

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.1 and higher:

/summon iron_golem

To summon an iron golem that is 1 block above your current position:

/summon iron_golem ~ ~1 ~

Example in Windows 10 Edition 1.0

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.0:

/summon irongolem

Example in Education Edition 1.0.18 and higher

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Education Edition 1.0.18 and higher:

/summon iron_golem

To summon an iron golem at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):

/summon iron_golem -70 63 12

Example in Education Edition 1.0

To summon an iron golem in Minecraft Education Edition 1.0:

/summon irongolem

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

/summon iron_golem

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 iron golem will spawn and appear in your world:

You will see the message "Summoned new Iron Golem" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the iron golem has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.

Congratulations, you have summoned an iron golem 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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