Summon a Phantom in Daylight

Spawn a phantom without waiting for insomnia. Run: `/summon minecraft:phantom ~ ~5 ~`. Summons a phantom above you regardless of time or sleep status. Phantoms burn in direct sunlight — to keep them alive: /effect give @e[type=phantom,distance=..10] fire_resistance infinite. Useful for testing phantom farms or building boss arenas without waiting for insomnia to trigger. 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:phantom ~ ~5 ~

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

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
A phantom appears 5 blocks above — shade it or apply fire resistance to prevent burning.

Frequently asked questions

Does Summon a Phantom in Daylight 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 a Phantom in Daylight?

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 a Phantom in Daylight 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 a Phantom in Daylight?

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 a Phantom in Daylight?

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