Structure Template Reference

Browse every vanilla structure category with real template counts, and learn how to inspect your own extracted .nbt files.

Category names and template counts reflect the current vanilla structure set and will shift as new generated structures are added in future updates. This page is a reference, not a live 3D viewer — those real template files are Mojang’s game assets and aren’t bundled here; use the Structure & NBT Component Tools page to inspect a real .nbt file you’ve extracted yourself.

Quick guides

How to use this tool, and the questions players ask most.

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How do you find structures using commands in Minecraft?

Run the command /locate structure <structure_id> in the chat window to receive the exact coordinates of the nearest instance. The game displays the distance in blocks and allows clicking the coordinates in chat to teleport directly.

How do you spawn structures in Minecraft Java?

You can generate any vanilla or custom template immediately at your current position using the command /place structure <structure_id>. This command was introduced in version 1.19 and replaces the need to manually configure a Structure Block in Load mode.

What is a Structure Block in Minecraft?

A Structure Block is an administrative block with the ID minecraft:structure_block used to save, load, and export 3D structure templates up to 48x48x48 blocks. Players obtain it exclusively through the command /give @s structure_block in Creative mode with operator permissions enabled.

What is a Structure Void in Minecraft?

A Structure Void is an invisible utility block with the ID minecraft:structure_void that prevents structure generation from overwriting existing world blocks. When a template containing structure voids is loaded, any block occupying that exact position remains completely untouched during placement.

What is a jigsaw structure in Minecraft?

Jigsaw structures are modular structures assembled dynamically by the game engine using minecraft:jigsaw blocks to connect individual .nbt pool pieces. Complex multi-part locations such as villages, ancient cities, and trail ruins rely on jigsaw pools to randomize room layouts and overall structure shapes.