Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.
/give @p 383 1
Give command syntax by version
Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:wither_spawn_egg 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 383 1 64
Numerical ID + data value
Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.
How to Get Wither Spawn Egg
Finding Wither Spawn Egg
Wither Spawn Egg is a creative-mode item; it cannot be obtained in survival mode. Open the creative inventory and search for it by name, or use the give command matrix above.
Wither Spawn Egg in Minecraft: Boss in a Bottle, Creative Only
Quick answer: Use minecraft:wither_spawn_egg in Java Edition commands. The Wither spawn egg is creative-only; in survival the Wither is built, not spawned from an item, using four soul sand and three wither skeleton skulls.
Creative egg versus survival ritual
Boss mobs do not get survival spawn eggs, and the Wither is no exception. The egg in the creative inventory simply places a ready Wither, which immediately begins its charge-up and explosion sequence.
Survival players summon the Wither manually: a T of soul sand or soul soil topped with three wither skeleton skulls, with the final skull triggering the spawn. The ritual is the only intended path and the one farms are built around.
Creative inventory or /give only.
Survival: soul sand T plus 3 wither skeleton skulls.
The spawned Wither still explodes after charging.
What the egg is good for
Map makers and testers use the egg to stage Wither fights, calibrate arena designs, and verify that cages hold, without farming skulls first. Pair it with structure testing in a disposable creative world.
If you actually need nether stars in survival, skip the egg fantasy and build a wither cage under the End exit portal bedrock; that design has been the standard star farm for years.
Wither Spawn Egg Command Examples
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:wither_spawn_egg 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:wither_spawn_egg 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:wither_spawn_egg 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:wither_spawn_egg
Wither Spawn Egg FAQ
What is the item ID for Wither Spawn Egg?
The item ID for Wither Spawn Egg is minecraft:wither_spawn_egg. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
What is the numerical ID for Wither Spawn Egg?
Wither Spawn Egg has the historical numerical ID 383 with data value 64, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:wither_spawn_egg instead.
How do I give myself Wither Spawn Egg in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:wither_spawn_egg 1 to give the nearest player one Wither Spawn Egg. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How many Wither Spawn Egg can stack in one slot?
Wither Spawn Egg stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.
Is there a Wither spawn egg in survival Minecraft?
No. The Wither spawn egg exists only in creative mode and through commands. Survival summoning requires four soul sand or soul soil in a T shape with three wither skeleton skulls placed on top.
How do you spawn the Wither with an egg?
In creative mode, take the Wither spawn egg from the inventory or /give @p minecraft:wither_spawn_egg and use it on a block. The Wither appears, charges up, and explodes exactly like a manually summoned one.
Why do boss mobs have spawn eggs if they are creative-only?
The eggs exist for map makers, datapack creators, and testing. They let creators place boss encounters quickly without farming summoning materials, while keeping survival progression intact.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .
