GUIDE ยท EVERY STRUCTURE
Minecraft Structures List
This Minecraft structures list covers every generated structure in the Overworld, the Nether, and the End, with where it spawns, what’s inside, and how to find it.
Free guide for Java and Bedrock, written for Minecraft 1.21 and newer.
More Minecraft finders
Village Finder
Find the closest villages to spawn for an easy first night.
Biome Finder
Find cherry groves, mushroom fields and the deep dark.
Slime Chunk Finder
Spot slime chunks below Y=40 for farms, Java and Bedrock.
Stronghold Finder
See every stronghold ring, so you need fewer Eyes of Ender.
Ancient City Finder
Locate deep dark cities and plan a quiet route in.
Nether & End
Fortresses, bastions, end cities and end gateways.
Seed Finder
Search for seeds with a village and a rare biome near spawn.
3D Seed Viewer
Rotate mountains and valleys around any spot on your seed.
About This Guide
Structures are the buildings and ruins the game places when it generates your world: villages, temples, strongholds, cities, and more. Each one sits in specific biomes and holds its own loot, mobs, or traps. Their positions come from your seed, so you can find all of them on a seed map before you travel.
Overworld Structures
| Structure | Biomes | Best loot or reason to visit |
|---|---|---|
| Village | Plains, desert, savanna, taiga, snowy | Trades, beds, food |
| Pillager Outpost | Plains, desert, taiga, mountains | Crossbows, allays, ominous banners |
| Desert Temple | Desert | 4 chests, TNT trap |
| Jungle Temple | Jungle | Puzzle chest, arrow traps |
| Witch Hut | Swamp | Witch farm spot |
| Igloo | Snowy biomes | Basement with a golden apple |
| Woodland Mansion | Dark forest | Totem of undying |
| Ocean Monument | Deep ocean | Gold blocks, sponges |
| Shipwreck | Ocean, beach | Treasure maps |
| Ocean Ruin | Ocean | Treasure maps, sniffer eggs |
| Buried Treasure | Beach | Heart of the sea |
| Ruined Portal | Everywhere | Obsidian, gold |
| Stronghold | Underground rings | End portal |
| Mineshaft | Underground | Rails, chest minecarts |
| Ancient City | Deep Dark | Swift Sneak, echo shards |
| Trail Ruins | Taiga, birch, jungle | Sherds, armor trims |
| Trial Chamber | Underground | Trial keys, heavy core for the mace |
| Amethyst Geode | Underground | Amethyst |
| Desert Well | Desert | Water, suspicious sand |
Nether Structures
| Structure | Best loot or reason to visit |
|---|---|
| Nether Fortress | Blaze rods, wither skeleton skulls, Nether wart |
| Bastion Remnant | Gold, netherite upgrade template |
| Ruined Portal | Gold and obsidian |
End Structures
| Structure | Best loot or reason to visit |
|---|---|
| End City | Shulker shells, enchanted gear |
| End Ship | Elytra, dragon head |
| End Gateway | Travel to the outer islands |
Structures by Version
| Version | Structures added |
|---|---|
| 1.9 | End cities, igloos |
| 1.11 | Woodland mansions |
| 1.13 | Shipwrecks, ocean ruins, buried treasure |
| 1.14 | Pillager outposts, new villages |
| 1.16 | Bastion remnants, ruined portals |
| 1.17 | Amethyst geodes |
| 1.19 | Ancient cities |
| 1.20 | Trail ruins |
| 1.21 | Trial chambers |
How to Find Any Structure
- Open the Minecraft seed map with your seed to see every structure at once.
- Use a dedicated finder, like the village finder or stronghold finder, for a list of the closest ones.
- In game, use /locate structure with cheats on.
Related Minecraft Tools
Free tools that help with this guide:
- Minecraft Seed Map: the full map with every biome and structure
- Village Finder: Closest villages to spawn by seed
- Stronghold Finder: Find the End portal by seed
- Ancient City Finder: Deep Dark cities by seed
- Trial Chamber Finder: Trial chambers by seed
- Woodland Mansion Finder: Dark forest mansions by seed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rarest structure in Minecraft?
Woodland mansions are the rarest common structure, often thousands of blocks from spawn.
Which structure has the best loot?
Ancient cities, bastions, and End cities, depending on what you need.
Are structures the same on Java and Bedrock?
The structure types are the same, but Bedrock places them in different spots for the same seed.
Can structures overlap?
Yes. A village can generate over a ruined portal or next to an outpost.
Final Thoughts
Every structure is a shortcut to loot, mobs, or progress. Use this list to decide what to visit next, then find the closest one with your seed.
