Hoglin Spawn Egg — Minecraft block

Hoglin Spawn Egg

Hoglin Spawn Egg is a Creative-only item that spawns an adult hoglin, a hostile Nether mob from the Crimson Forest.

Block ID minecraft:hoglin_spawn_egg
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Hoglin Spawn Egg is a Creative-only item that instantly spawns an adult hoglin where you use it. Added in Minecraft 1.16 (Nether Update), the egg cannot be crafted and does not appear in the Survival inventory — you obtain it from the Creative menu or with the command /give @s minecraft:hoglin_spawn_egg. The egg has a dusty-pink body color with dark gray spots, matching the hoglin's hide. Right-click any solid block face to spawn one adult hoglin; hold the use button to spawn several. Hoglins are hostile mobs that naturally live in the Crimson Forest biome of the Nether, charge at players, and drop 2–4 raw porkchops plus 0–1 leather when killed. A spawned hoglin flees from warped fungi, Nether portal blocks, and respawn anchors, and breeds when fed Crimson Fungi. If a hoglin is moved into the Overworld or the End, it converts into a Zoglin after 300 game ticks (15 seconds). Use the Hoglin Spawn Egg to build Nether-themed mob farms, test combat, or populate custom maps.

Java & Bedrock Guide

How to use a Hoglin Spawn Egg in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Get the egg in Creative

    Open the Creative inventory and search for "Hoglin Spawn Egg", or run /give @s minecraft:hoglin_spawn_egg in any mode with cheats on.

  2. 2

    Aim at a solid block

    Point the crosshair at the top or side face of a solid block where you want the hoglin to appear.

  3. 3

    Right-click to spawn

    Use the egg (right-click / left trigger) to spawn one adult hoglin; hold the button to spawn more in a row.

  4. 4

    Keep it in the Nether

    Spawn hoglins in the Nether so they don't convert; a hoglin in the Overworld or End turns into a zoglin after 15 seconds.

Important

Hoglins flee from warped fungi, Nether portal blocks, and respawn anchors, so clear those nearby before spawning a stable group.

Related blocks

Frequently asked questions

Can you craft a Hoglin Spawn Egg?

No. Spawn eggs cannot be crafted; the Hoglin Spawn Egg is only available in the Creative inventory or via the /give command.

What does the Hoglin Spawn Egg spawn?

It spawns one adult hoglin, a hostile mob that naturally lives in the Crimson Forest biome of the Nether.

What happens if I spawn a hoglin in the Overworld?

A hoglin outside the Nether converts into a zoglin after 300 game ticks (15 seconds), so spawn them in the Nether to keep hoglins.

Does the Hoglin Spawn Egg work in Survival mode?

No. The egg never appears in the Survival inventory; you need Creative mode or cheats enabled to use it.

What version added the Hoglin Spawn Egg?

It was added in Minecraft 1.16, the Nether Update, alongside hoglins and the Crimson Forest biome.

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