Armor Stand with Arms

Spawn an armor stand that shows its arms and can hold items. Run: /summon armor_stand ~ ~ ~ {ShowArms:1b}. Java armor stands hide their arms by default; ShowArms:1b makes them visible so the stand can display swords, tools, or any held item. Right-click the hand with an item to place it. Combine with {Invisible:1b} or {NoGravity:1b} for floating-item displays. 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 armor_stand ~ ~ ~ {ShowArms:1b}

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

How to use

Stand where you want the display.
Paste the command and press Enter.
Right-click the stand's hand with any item to make it hold it.
Equip armor pieces the same way.

Frequently asked questions

Does Armor Stand with Arms 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 Armor Stand with Arms?

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 Armor Stand with Arms 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 Armor Stand with Arms?

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 Armor Stand with Arms?

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