Phantom in Minecraft
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The Phantom is a neutral mob in Minecraft. A flying undead mob that swoops down to attack. It drops phantom membranes. You can find it in: the sky at night, when a player has not slept for days.
- Type
- Neutral mob
- Size
- 0.9 × 0.5 blocks
- Where to find
- The sky at night, when a player has not slept for days
- Main drops
- Phantom Membrane
Where to find the Phantom
The sky at night, when a player has not slept for days.
Phantom behavior
A flying undead mob that swoops down to attack. It drops phantom membranes.
The Phantom is 0.5 blocks tall and 0.9 blocks wide, small enough to fit through one-block gaps.
What does the Phantom drop?
| Drop | Notes |
|---|---|
| Phantom Membrane | Only when killed by a player |
Kill it with a sword enchanted with Looting to get more drops.
In Creative mode you can spawn one with a Phantom Spawn Egg.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find a Phantom in Minecraft?
The sky at night, when a player has not slept for days.
What does a Phantom drop?
A Phantom drops Phantom Membrane.