Phantom Spawn Egg
Phantom Spawn Egg instantly spawns a phantom — the night-flying mob from Update Aquatic — anywhere you click in Creative mode or via commands.
Description
Players use Phantom Spawn Egg to test combat, build a phantom membrane farm, or stage night-sky scenes in map-making, since naturally a phantom only appears when a player has gone three in-game nights without sleeping (the insomnia mechanic). A phantom created by Phantom Spawn Egg behaves the same as a wild one: it circles overhead, dive-bombs the nearest player, takes damage in daylight, and drops phantom membrane used to repair elytra and brew the Potion of Slow Falling. For builders, Phantom Spawn Egg is the fastest way to summon the mob on demand without waiting for the insomnia timer.
Java & Bedrock Guide
How to use a Phantom Spawn Egg in Minecraft
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Open the Creative inventory
Switch to Creative mode and search 'Phantom Spawn Egg' in the inventory, or run /give @s minecraft:phantom_spawn_egg to get one in any mode.
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Aim at a surface
Point the crosshair at the block where you want the phantom to appear; spawn eggs place the mob on the targeted face.
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Right-click to spawn
Right-click (or tap) to release one phantom. Repeat to build a swarm for a membrane farm or a combat test.
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Fight it in daylight
Lead the phantom into open sky; it burns and takes damage in daylight, then drops phantom membrane when killed.
Phantom Spawn Egg is not obtainable in Survival without commands. In normal Survival, phantoms spawn on their own after three nights without sleep.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you craft a Phantom Spawn Egg?
No. Phantom Spawn Egg cannot be crafted; it is only available in the Creative inventory or with the /give command.
What does a Phantom Spawn Egg do?
Phantom Spawn Egg spawns one phantom at the spot you click — the same flying night mob that appears naturally from insomnia.
What does a phantom drop?
A phantom killed after being spawned drops phantom membrane, used to repair elytra and brew the Potion of Slow Falling.
Does the Phantom Spawn Egg work in Bedrock Edition?
Yes. Phantom Spawn Egg is in the Creative inventory of both Java Edition (since 1.13) and Bedrock Edition (since 1.6).
Why do phantoms attack at night?
Phantoms target players who have not slept for three in-game days; daylight makes a spawned phantom catch fire and take damage.
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