/locate
Find the closest structure, biome, or point of interest near you.
Overview
What is the /locate command?
The /locate command finds the nearest structure, biome or point of interest and tells you its coordinates and distance. It's the fastest way to track down a stronghold, ocean monument, ancient city or a specific biome without wandering.
Click the returned coordinates in chat to copy them straight into a /tp command.
When to use it: Use /locate to find the nearest structure or biome — strongholds, villages, mansions, ancient cities and more.
At a glance
Syntax
/locate structure <id>See it
What it does
Anatomy
Every part, explained
- 1
/locateSearches the world for something nearby.
- 2
structureWhat to look for: structure, biome, or poi.
- 3
<id>The thing to find, e.g. village or minecraft:village.
Your turn
Try it yourself
Copy & paste
Examples
/locate structure villageFind the nearest village.
/locate biome desertFind the closest desert biome.
/locate structure strongholdPoint toward the nearest stronghold.
Avoid these
Common mistakes
/locate village/locate structure villageYou must say the category first: structure, biome, or poi.
/locate structure desert/locate biome desertA desert is a biome, not a structure.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
- How do you find a structure in Minecraft?
- Run /locate structure <name>, e.g. /locate structure stronghold, and the nearest one's coordinates appear in chat.
- How do you locate a biome?
- Use /locate biome <name>, for example /locate biome jungle, to get the closest matching biome's position.
- Does /locate teleport you there?
- No, it only reports the coordinates. Click them in chat to copy, then use /tp to travel there.
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