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Minecraft Structures Wiki

Quick reference for where structures appear, why they matter, and how dangerous they are to loot.

Village

Overworld

Low

Beds, food, iron golems, workstations, and villager trading.

Mineshaft

Overworld

Medium

Rails, chests, cave spider spawners, and exposed ores.

Stronghold

Overworld

Medium

End portal access, libraries, loot chests, and stone brick rooms.

Ocean Monument

Overworld

High

Sponges, prismarine, sea lanterns, and guardian farm potential.

Ancient City

Overworld

High

Swift Sneak books, echo shards, sculk blocks, and rare loot.

Bastion Remnant

Nether

High

Gold, piglin loot, netherite upgrade templates, and blackstone.

Nether Fortress

Nether

High

Blaze rods, nether wart, wither skeletons, and brewing progression.

End City

End

High

Elytra, shulker shells, diamond gear, and end rods.

Exploration Rules

  • Bring blocks, food, a shield, water, and a spare escape route.
  • Write down coordinates before entering large structures.
  • Loot first, then convert the structure into a farm or base.