Minecraft Java Edition – How to Easily Find Structures in Minecraft?

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I would like to find and explore some Minecraft structures, like Temples, Dungeons and more. My current way if finding these is to go straight and look around while walking. This isn't very efficient, as I find only few to none buildings each trip.

How can I effectively find generated structures? I don't mind using commands.

Best Answer

Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12 feature a new command: /locate:

This command returns the closest structure of the type you entered. The syntax is:

/locate <structureType>

Here is some more information about the command, taken from the Minecraft Wiki

  • Accepts: EndCity, Fortress, Mansion, Mineshaft, Monument, Stronghold, Temple and Village.

    • Desert temples, Jungle temples, Witch huts and Igloos all go under the Temple category.
  • Pushes coordinates for the closest structure of given type in the chat for the player who executed the command.

  • Returns the message "Located [Structure] at [x] [y] [z]".

  • Will display the Y coordinates as "(y?)" for some structures