Summon an Invincible Wither

Spawn a wither that cannot take damage. Run: `/summon minecraft:wither ~ ~ ~ {Invulnerable:1b,NoAI:1b}`. Spawns an invincible wither on Java Edition. Invulnerable:1b makes it immune to all damage including the void. NoAI:1b freezes it in place — remove NoAI if you want it to move but still be unkillable. Warning: an invincible wither without NoAI will destroy your world indefinitely. Works on Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Last verified June 2026.

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

/summon minecraft:wither ~ ~ ~ {Invulnerable:1b,NoAI:1b}

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T) on Java Edition.
Paste the command and press Enter.
The wither spawns frozen and invincible. Add /kill @e[type=wither] to remove it later.

Frequently asked questions

Does Summon an Invincible Wither work on Bedrock Edition?

Yes -- the same command works on both Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32.

Do you need OP or cheats enabled to use Summon an Invincible Wither?

Yes -- you need operator permissions (OP) on a server, or cheats enabled in your world settings (Java: open to LAN with cheats on; Bedrock: enable cheats in world settings).

Can Summon an Invincible Wither be used in a command block?

Yes -- paste the command into a command block and activate it with a button or redstone signal. Remove the leading slash when using a command block.

Where does the entity appear when you run Summon an Invincible Wither?

By default it spawns at your current position (`~ ~ ~`). You can replace those coordinates with specific X Y Z values to spawn it elsewhere.

How do I remove or kill the entity spawned by Summon an Invincible Wither?

Run `/kill @e[type=<entity_type>,limit=1]` to remove the nearest entity of that type, or use a sword in creative mode.