Command Reference

Minecraft /locate Command

worldJavaBedrock

Finds the nearest structure, biome, or point of interest (POI) and prints coordinates in chat.

Version Compatibility

Java Edition:1.21.4 (1.13+)

Bedrock Edition:1.21.60

Command Syntax

Java Edition/locate structure <structureID> | /locate biome <biomeID> | /locate poi <poiID>

Bedrock Edition/locate structure <structureType> | /locate biome <biome>

Arguments Explained

type (Java)structure / biome / poiRequired

Choose whether you are finding a structure, a biome, or a point of interest.

structureID/biomeIDResource IDRequired

The namespace of the structure/biome (e.g. desert_pyramid, cherry_grove).

Practical Examples

/locate structure minecraft:mansion

Finds the coordinates of the nearest Woodland Mansion.

/locate biome minecraft:mangrove_swamp

Finds the coordinates of the nearest Mangrove Swamp biome.

Important Notes

Java splits queries into three categories (`structure`, `biome`, `poi`), while older versions did not. Bedrock supports locating structures and biomes directly without the prefix, though modern updates now match Java.