Commands/locate

locate

Restrictions	Operator
First introduced	1.11 (16w39a) PE 1.0 (PE 1.0 build 1)

Displays the coordinates for the closest structure of a given type in the chat for the player who executed the command.

Syntax

• Java Edition

locate <StructureType>

• Pocket Edition

locate <feature: string>

Arguments

StructureType (PE: feature: string)

Specifies the structure to locate. Must be one of the following:

• EndCity
  (PE: endcity) (for end cities)
• Fortress
  (PE: fortress) (for nether fortresses)
• Mansion
  (PE: mansion) (for woodland mansions)
• Mineshaft
  (PE: mineshaft) (for abandoned mineshafts)
• Monument
  (PE: monument) (for ocean monuments)
• Stronghold
  (PE: stronghold) (for strongholds)
• Temple
  (PE: temple) (for desert temples, jungle temples, witch huts, and igloos)
• Village
  (PE: village) (for villages)

The structure type is case-sensitive.

Result

Fails if the arguments are not specified correctly, or if unable to locate the requested StructureType (for example, if it's in a different dimension).

If successful, displays the coordinates for the closest structure of the given type in the chat, for the player who executed the command. Will display the Y coordinate as (y?) for some structures.

Examples

To obtain the coordinates of the nearest woodland mansion: locate Mansion