Summon Skeleton Command
Copy the /summon command for Skeleton in Minecraft Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Grab the default command below, or use the builder to set position and options.
Default command
Java
/summon minecraft:skeleton ~ ~ ~Bedrock
/summon skeleton ~ ~ ~With custom name
Java
/summon minecraft:skeleton ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:'"Skeleton"'}Custom names via NBT are Java-only. On Bedrock, use a name tag after summoning.
Customize in the builder
JavaSwitch edition using the selector in the header.
skeleton
/summon minecraft:skeleton ~ ~ ~Frequently asked questions
- How do I summon a Skeleton in Minecraft?
- Enable cheats or use OP, open chat with T or /, paste /summon minecraft:skeleton ~ ~ ~ (Java) or /summon skeleton ~ ~ ~ (Bedrock), and press Enter. The Skeleton spawns at your feet.
- Does the summon Skeleton command work on Bedrock Edition?
- Yes — use /summon skeleton ~ ~ ~. Bedrock uses the same entity IDs without the "minecraft:" prefix and does not support NBT arguments like custom names in the summon command.
- Why does my summoned Skeleton despawn?
- Mobs despawn when no players are nearby. On Java Edition, add {PersistenceRequired:1b} to the summon command to prevent it. On Bedrock, use a name tag on the mob after summoning.