Ancient City
minecraft:ancient_city- Found in
- Deep Dark
- Generation
- Underground
- Added
- Java 1.19
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:ancient_cityJava Edition · Current and legacy commands
Minecraft Structures: Biomes, Versions & Locate Commands
Search Minecraft structures by name, biome or dimension, then copy the correct Java Edition locate command for versions 1.11 through 26.x.
34 current structure IDsNo seed requiredOne-click command copy
Java 26.2: commands use
/locate structure minecraft:id.Find a Minecraft structure
Copy the command, paste it into chat, then follow the returned coordinates.
Bastion Remnant
minecraft:bastion_remnant- Found in
- Most Nether biomes except Basalt Deltas
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.16
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:bastion_remnant
Buried Treasure
minecraft:buried_treasure- Found in
- Beaches and ocean floors
- Generation
- Underground
- Added
- Java 1.13
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:buried_treasure
Desert Pyramid
minecraft:desert_pyramid- Found in
- Desert
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:desert_pyramid
End City
minecraft:end_city- Found in
- Outer End islands
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:end_city
Nether Fortress
minecraft:fortress- Found in
- The Nether
- Generation
- Underground
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:fortress
Igloo
minecraft:igloo- Found in
- Snowy biomes
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:igloo
Jungle Pyramid
minecraft:jungle_pyramid- Found in
- Jungle and Bamboo Jungle
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:jungle_pyramid
Woodland Mansion
minecraft:mansion- Found in
- Dark Forest
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:mansion
Mineshaft
minecraft:mineshaft- Found in
- Most Overworld biomes
- Generation
- Underground
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:mineshaft
Badlands Mineshaft
minecraft:mineshaft_mesa- Found in
- Badlands
- Generation
- Underground
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:mineshaft_mesa
Ocean Monument
minecraft:monument- Found in
- Deep Ocean
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:monument
Nether Fossil
minecraft:nether_fossil- Found in
- Soul Sand Valley
- Generation
- Underground
- Added
- Java 1.16
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:nether_fossil
Cold Ocean Ruin
minecraft:ocean_ruin_cold- Found in
- Cold and frozen oceans
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.13
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:ocean_ruin_coldWarm Ocean Ruin
minecraft:ocean_ruin_warm- Found in
- Warm and lukewarm oceans
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.13
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:ocean_ruin_warm
Pillager Outpost
minecraft:pillager_outpost- Found in
- Village-compatible biomes
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.14
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:pillager_outpost
Ruined Portal
minecraft:ruined_portal- Found in
- Most Overworld biomes
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.16
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:ruined_portalDesert Ruined Portal
minecraft:ruined_portal_desert- Found in
- Desert
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.16
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:ruined_portal_desertJungle Ruined Portal
minecraft:ruined_portal_jungle- Found in
- Jungle
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.16
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:ruined_portal_jungle
Mountain Ruined Portal
minecraft:ruined_portal_mountain- Found in
- Mountain biomes
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.16
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:ruined_portal_mountain
Nether Ruined Portal
minecraft:ruined_portal_nether- Found in
- The Nether
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.16
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:ruined_portal_netherOcean Ruined Portal
minecraft:ruined_portal_ocean- Found in
- Oceans
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.16
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:ruined_portal_ocean
Swamp Ruined Portal
minecraft:ruined_portal_swamp- Found in
- Swamps
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.16
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:ruined_portal_swamp
Shipwreck
minecraft:shipwreck- Found in
- Oceans
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.13
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:shipwreck
Beached Shipwreck
minecraft:shipwreck_beached- Found in
- Beaches
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.13
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:shipwreck_beached
Stronghold
minecraft:stronghold- Found in
- Concentric rings around world origin
- Generation
- Underground
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:stronghold
Swamp Hut
minecraft:swamp_hut- Found in
- Swamp
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.11
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:swamp_hut
Trail Ruins
minecraft:trail_ruins- Found in
- Taiga, jungle and old growth forests
- Generation
- Underground
- Added
- Java 1.20
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:trail_ruins
Trial Chambers
minecraft:trial_chambers- Found in
- Underground across the Overworld
- Generation
- Underground
- Added
- Java 1.21
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:trial_chambersDesert Village
minecraft:village_desert- Found in
- Desert
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.14
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:village_desertPlains Village
minecraft:village_plains- Found in
- Plains and Meadow
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.14
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:village_plains
Savanna Village
minecraft:village_savanna- Found in
- Savanna
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.14
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:village_savannaSnowy Village
minecraft:village_snowy- Found in
- Snowy Plains
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.14
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:village_snowy
Taiga Village
minecraft:village_taiga- Found in
- Taiga
- Generation
- Surface
- Added
- Java 1.14
Locate command
/locate structure minecraft:village_taigaStructure explorer
Minecraft structure list and locate commands
Minecraft structures are generated landmarks such as villages, strongholds, trial chambers, ancient cities, ocean monuments and Nether fortresses. Their possible locations depend on the dimension, biome, world seed and game version.
This tool is for quickly finding the correct Java Edition structure ID and copying a command. It does not predict coordinates from a seed; Minecraft searches the loaded world data and returns the nearest matching structure.
Version selection matters because Java 1.19 introduced the modern /locate structure form. Earlier supported releases use legacy structure names, and several biome variants point to the same broader target.
How to use the tool
- 1.Select the same Java version used by your world or server.
- 2.Search by structure name, nickname, biome or dimension.
- 3.Copy the generated command and paste it into Minecraft chat.
- 4.Travel to the returned coordinates; enable cheats or use operator permission when required.
Useful Minecraft structure searches
| Structure | Dimension | Where to look | Current command |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient City | Overworld | Deep Dark | /locate structure minecraft:ancient_city |
| Nether Fortress | Nether | The Nether | /locate structure minecraft:fortress |
| Woodland Mansion | Overworld | Dark Forest | /locate structure minecraft:mansion |
| Ocean Monument | Overworld | Deep Ocean | /locate structure minecraft:monument |
| Stronghold | Overworld | Concentric rings around world origin | /locate structure minecraft:stronghold |
| Trial Chambers | Overworld | Underground across the Overworld | /locate structure minecraft:trial_chambers |
Minecraft structures FAQ
How do I find a structure in Minecraft?
Choose your Java version, find the structure in the list and copy its /locate command. Run it with cheats enabled or server operator permission to receive the nearest matching coordinates.
Why does my /locate structure command not work?
The command syntax changed in Java 1.19. Select your exact version in this tool; older releases use /locate followed by a legacy structure name instead of /locate structure minecraft:id.
Does /locate work without cheats?
No. In a single-player world you normally need cheats enabled. On a multiplayer server, you need permission to run the locate command.
Does this tool support Bedrock Edition?
The generated commands and version history on this page target Java Edition. Bedrock has a different set of accepted structure names, so do not assume every Java identifier works there.
Can I find structures from a world seed instead?
Yes. Use the Seed Map when you want to preview possible coordinates from a seed. This page is faster when you are already in the game and only need a correct locate command.
Why do several old-version cards copy the same command?
Before the modern structure registry syntax, related variants such as village types, ocean ruins and ruined portals used one broader legacy locate target.