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

You can summon a silverfish 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) 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the syntax to summon a silverfish using the /summon command is:

/summon silverfish [pos] [nbt]

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

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

Definitions

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

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 a silverfish in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:

/summon silverfish

To summon a silverfish that is named Fred:

/summon silverfish ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Fred\""}

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

To summon a silverfish in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:

/summon silverfish

To summon a silverfish that is named Fred:

/summon silverfish ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Fred}

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

To summon a silverfish in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:

/summon Silverfish

To summon a silverfish that is named Barney:

/summon Silverfish ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Barney}

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

/summon silverfish

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 silverfish will spawn and appear in your world:

You will see the message “Summoned new Silverfish” appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the silverfish has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.

Congratulations, you have summoned a silverfish in Minecraft.

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