How To Summon An Iron Golem Wiki Guide
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.
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) 1.13, 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.
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 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}
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 buttonÂ
 at the top of the screen. - For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)Â
 on the controller. - For PS4, press the D-Pad (right)  on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow buttonÂ
 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.