You can summon a strider whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command.
Let's explore how to do this.
The command to summon a strider is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
* 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.
- 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 strider using the /summon command is:
/summon strider [pos] [nbt]
Definitions
- pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the strider should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the strider 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 strider such as {CustomName:"\"Lava Walker\""} or {Health:50.0f}. See NBT tags for strider.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a strider using the /summon command is:
/summon strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon strider [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon strider [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon strider [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a strider is:
/summon minecraft:strider [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the strider should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the strider will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the strider. See spawn events for strider.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the strider. It will appear as a nametag above the strider.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the strider 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 strider 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 strider will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the strider will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a strider using the /summon command is:
/summon strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon strider [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon strider [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon strider [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a strider is:
/summon minecraft:strider [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the strider should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the strider will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the strider. See spawn events for strider.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the strider. It will appear as a nametag above the strider.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the strider 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 strider 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 strider will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the strider will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a strider using the /summon command is:
/summon strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon strider [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon strider [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon strider [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a strider is:
/summon minecraft:strider [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the strider should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the strider will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the strider. See spawn events for strider.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the strider. It will appear as a nametag above the strider.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the strider 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 strider 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 strider will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the strider will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a strider using the /summon command is:
/summon strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon strider [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon strider [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon strider [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a strider is:
/summon minecraft:strider [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the strider should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the strider will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the strider. See spawn events for strider.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the strider. It will appear as a nametag above the strider.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the strider 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 strider 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 strider will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the strider will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a strider using the /summon command is:
/summon strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon strider [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon strider [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon strider [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a strider is:
/summon minecraft:strider [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the strider should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the strider will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the strider. See spawn events for strider.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the strider. It will appear as a nametag above the strider.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the strider 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 strider 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 strider will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the strider will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to summon a strider using the /summon command is:
/summon minecraft:strider [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon minecraft:strider <nameTag> [spawnPos]
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the strider should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the strider will spawn in the current location.
- spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the strider. See spawn events for strider.
- nameTag is the custom name to assign to the strider. It will appear as a nametag above the strider.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20
To summon a strider in Minecraft Java Edition:
/summon strider
To summon a strider that is named Lava Walker:
/summon strider ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Lava Walker\""}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a strider in Minecraft PE:
/summon minecraft:strider
To summon a strider at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):
/summon minecraft:strider 12 65 -8
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a strider in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon minecraft:strider
To summon a strider that is 4 blocks West of your current position:
/summon minecraft:strider ~-4 ~ ~
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a strider in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon minecraft:strider
To summon a strider at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):
/summon minecraft:strider 8 67 100
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a strider in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon minecraft:strider
To summon a strider at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):
/summon minecraft:strider 8 72 100
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a strider in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon minecraft:strider
To summon a strider that is 1 block above your current position:
/summon minecraft:strider ~ ~1 ~
Example in Education Edition
To summon a strider in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon strider
To summon a strider at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):
/summon strider -70 63 12
In this example, we are going to summon a strider in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:
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 strider will spawn and appear in your world:
Congratulations, you have summoned a strider in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: