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How to Spawn Lightning in Minecraft

How to Spawn Lightning in Minecraft
Jessica Ferguson

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Ever wondered how you can bring a storm to Minecraft and have lightning strike wherever you want? Let’s get into how you can do just that!

Asking yourself how to make those electrifying lightning bolts come down in your Minecraft world? You’re in luck because we’re about to dive into it!

Quick Answer: Summoning Lightning

To spawn lightning in Minecraft, players simply need to use the /summon command. Type /summon lightning_bolt into the chat after enabling cheats, and voilà, lightning will strike!

This method works in the Java Edition of Minecraft on PC, Mac, and also on other versions like Xbox, PlayStation, and even mobile platforms. Remember to ensure cheats are enabled in your world settings, or you won’t be able to use this command.

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