Summon Block Display Entity
Show a floating collision-free block in the world
✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026Summons a block_display entity that renders any block with no collision box, so players walk right through it. It is the foundation for floating decorations, custom models, and animated builds. Swap the Name value for any block ID.
/summon block_display ~ ~1 ~ {block_state:{Name:"minecraft:diamond_block"}}75 characters
- Java: yes
- Bedrock: no
- Command block: yes
- Needs cheats / OP: yes
How to use
- Open chat (T on Java).
- Paste the command and press Enter.
- A floating diamond block appears with no hitbox.
- Change the Name value to display a different block.
Related commands
Create floating hologram text with no entity behind it
/summon text_display ~ ~1 ~ {text:'{"text":"Hello World","color":"gold","bold":true}',billboard:"center"}
Create a posed statue armor stand
/summon armor_stand ~ ~ ~ {ShowArms:1b,Pose:{RightArm:[315f,0f,0f],LeftArm:[315f,0f,0f]}}Spawn an armor stand for displaying equipment or decoration
/summon armor_stand ~ ~ ~
Spawn a mob with a custom name displayed above its head
/summon zombie ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:'{"text":"Bob"}',CustomNameVisible:1b}
