This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a pillager with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
You can summon a pillager 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 a pillager is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.14) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.10.0) |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | Yes (1.10.0) |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | Yes (1.14.0) |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.10.0) |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.10.0) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.12.0) |
* 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), the syntax to summon a pillager using the /summon command is:
/summon pillager [pos] [nbt]
Definitions
- pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the pillager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the pillager 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 pillager such as {CustomName:"\"Raider\""} or {Health:15.0f}. See NBT tags for pillager.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a pillager using the /summon command is:
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the pillager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the pillager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the pillager. See spawn events for pillager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the pillager. It will appear as a nametag above the pillager.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the pillager 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 pillager 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 pillager will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the pillager will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a pillager using the /summon command is:
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the pillager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the pillager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the pillager. See spawn events for pillager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the pillager. It will appear as a nametag above the pillager.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the pillager 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 pillager 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 pillager will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the pillager will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a pillager using the /summon command is:
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the pillager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the pillager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the pillager. See spawn events for pillager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the pillager. It will appear as a nametag above the pillager.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the pillager 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 pillager 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 pillager will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the pillager will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a pillager using the /summon command is:
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the pillager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the pillager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the pillager. See spawn events for pillager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the pillager. It will appear as a nametag above the pillager.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the pillager 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 pillager 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 pillager will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the pillager will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a pillager using the /summon command is:
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the pillager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the pillager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the pillager. See spawn events for pillager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the pillager. It will appear as a nametag above the pillager.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the pillager 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 pillager 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 pillager will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the pillager 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 a pillager using the /summon command is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon pillager <nameTag> [spawnPos]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.9 and older, the syntax to summon a pillager is:
/summon pillager [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the pillager should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the pillager will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the pillager. See spawn events for pillager.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the pillager. It will appear as a nametag above the pillager.
Examples
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20
To summon a pillager in Minecraft 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:
/summon pillager
To summon a pillager that is named Raider:
/summon pillager ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Raider\""}Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a pillager in Minecraft PE:
/summon pillager
To summon a pillager at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon pillager 12 65 -8
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a pillager in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon pillager
To summon a pillager that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon pillager ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a pillager in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon pillager
To summon a pillager at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon pillager 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a pillager in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon pillager
To summon a pillager at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon pillager 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a pillager in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon pillager
To summon a pillager that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon pillager ~ ~1 ~
Example in Education Edition
To summon a pillager in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon pillager
To summon a pillager at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon pillager -70 63 12
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.
at the top of the screen.
on the controller.
on the controller.2. Type the Command
In this example, we are going to summon a pillager in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:
/summon pillager
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 pillager will spawn and appear in your world:
You will see the message "Summoned new Pillager" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the pillager has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.
Congratulations, you have summoned a pillager in Minecraft.
Command Generators
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you:
