How to Summon a Piglin Brute in Minecraft (2024)

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a piglin brute with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can summon a piglin brute 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 piglin brute is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.16.2)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.16.20)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.16.20)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.16.20)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.16.20)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.16.20)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* 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 piglin brute using the /summon command is:

/summon piglin_brute [pos] [nbt]

Definitions

pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the piglin brute should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the piglin brute 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 piglin brute such as {CustomName:"\"Bruce\""} or {Health:50.0f}.

Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20, the syntax to summon a piglin brute using the /summon command is:

/summon piglin_brute <nameTag> [spawnPos]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.20, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a piglin brute is:

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute <nameTag> [spawnPos]

Definitions

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

Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a piglin brute using the /summon command is:

Definitions

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

Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edtition 1.20, the syntax to summon a piglin brute using the /summon command is:

/summon piglin_brute <nameTag> [spawnPos]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16.20, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a piglin brute is:

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute <nameTag> [spawnPos]

Definitions

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

Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a piglin brute using the /summon command is:

/summon piglin_brute <nameTag> [spawnPos]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16.20, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a piglin brute is:

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute <nameTag> [spawnPos]

Definitions

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

Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a piglin brute using the /summon command is:

/summon piglin_brute <nameTag> [spawnPos]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.20, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a piglin brute is:

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute <nameTag> [spawnPos]

Definitions

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

Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to summon a piglin brute using the /summon command is:

/summon piglin_brute [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]

/summon piglin_brute <nameTag> [spawnPos]

Definitions

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

Examples

Java
PE
Xbox
PS
Nintendo
Win10
Edu

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)

To summon a piglin brute in Minecraft Java Edition:

/summon piglin_brute

To summon a piglin brute that is named Bruce:

/summon piglin_brute ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Bruce\""}

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To summon a piglin brute in Minecraft PE:

/summon piglin_brute

To summon a piglin brute at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):

/summon piglin_brute 12 65 -8

Example in Xbox One Edition

To summon a piglin brute in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

/summon piglin_brute

To summon a piglin brute that is 4 blocks West of your current position:

/summon piglin_brute ~-4 ~ ~

Example in PS4 Edition

To summon a piglin brute in Minecraft PS4 Edition:

/summon piglin_brute

To summon a piglin brute at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):

/summon piglin_brute 8 67 100

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To summon a piglin brute in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

/summon piglin_brute

To summon a piglin brute at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):

/summon piglin_brute 8 72 100

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To summon a piglin brute in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:

/summon piglin_brute

To summon a piglin brute that is 1 block above your current position:

/summon piglin_brute ~ ~1 ~

Example in Education Edition

To summon a piglin brute in Minecraft Education Edition:

/summon piglin_brute

To summon a piglin brute at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):

/summon piglin_brute -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.

2. Type the Command

In this example, we are going to summon a piglin brute in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:

/summon piglin_brute

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 piglin brute will spawn and appear in your world:

You will see the message "Summoned new Piglin Brute" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the piglin brute has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.

Congratulations, you have summoned a piglin brute in Minecraft.

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