Minecraft /locate command
Java EditionBedrock EditionSince Java 1.11 (16w39a); /locatebiome merged into /locate in 1.19 (22w19a); Bedrock biome support 1.19.10
Quick answer: Finds the coordinates of the nearest structure, biome or point of interest. Syntax:
/locate structure <structure>/locate searches for the closest matching structure (village, stronghold, ancient city...), biome, or point of interest and returns its coordinates, which you can click to teleport. Search radius is large, so it works even for rare structures.
Syntax
| Edition | Syntax |
|---|---|
| Java | /locate structure <structure> |
| Bedrock | /locate structure <structure: Structure> |
Targets / arguments: structure, biome, poi (Java). Requires: Cheats enabled / operator level 2.
Examples
/locate structure minecraft:strongholdFind the nearest stronghold
/locate structure minecraft:ancient_cityFind the nearest ancient city
/locate biome minecraft:cherry_groveFind the nearest cherry grove biome
Tips
- Bedrock Edition supports /locate structure, and /locate biome since 1.19.10. Since 1.21.100 the biome name needs its namespace (minecraft:plains).
- Click the green coordinates in chat to get a ready /tp command.
- Some structures only generate in specific dimensions, so run it in the right one (e.g. bastion_remnant in the Nether).