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Utility
/locate
Find the closest structure, biome, or point of interest near you.
At a glance
Syntax
Syntax
/locate structure <id>commandtargetcoordsvaluerequiredoptional
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What it does
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Scanning for the nearest structure
Anatomy
Every part, explained
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CommandRequired/locateSearches the world for something nearby.
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TypeRequiredstructureWhat to look for: structure, biome, or poi.
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IDRequired<id>The thing to find, e.g. village or minecraft:village.
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Examples
/locate structure villageFind the nearest village.
/locate biome desertFind the closest desert biome.
/locate structure strongholdPoint toward the nearest stronghold.
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Common mistakes
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/locate village✓
/locate structure villageYou must say the category first: structure, biome, or poi.
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/locate structure desert✓
/locate biome desertA desert is a biome, not a structure.
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