Summon Lightning Bolt

Strike lightning at your location

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Spawns a lightning bolt at the given coordinates that damages all mobs and players in the area (except if they're under a roof). The ~ ~ ~ means 'right here'; substitute absolute coordinates (100 64 -200) or relative offsets (~10 ~ ~5) to strike elsewhere. Lightning also ignites wood and sets mobs on fire.

/summon lightning_bolt ~ ~ ~

28 characters

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

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and replace the coordinates if needed.
Press Enter — lightning strikes at the target position.
Any mobs caught in the blast will take damage and catch fire.

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