How to Find a Stronghold in Minecraft and What’s Hidden Inside

Fortresses in Minecraft are enigmatic structures brimming with mysteries and perils. They are a crucial element of the game's world, providing adventurers with thrilling quests in exchange for valuable resources and enhancements. If you're eager to delve into the shadowy passages of Minecraft fortresses and face the lurking dangers, this guide is tailored for you!

Table of Contents

• What is a Stronghold in Minecraft?
• How to Find a Stronghold in Minecraft
• Eye of Ender
• The Locate Command
• Stronghold Rooms
• Library
• Prison
• Fountain
• Secret Rooms
• Altar
• Stronghold Mobs
• Rewards
• Portal to the Ender Dragon

What is a Stronghold in Minecraft?

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A stronghold is an ancient underground catacomb, a relic of times past. As you navigate its corridors, you'll discover valuable items, explore prison cells, libraries, and other intriguing locales. Most importantly, it houses a portal to The End, the final challenge of the game where you face the Ender Dragon.

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Activating this portal requires the Eye of Ender, which we'll explore in the next section. Note that finding a stronghold through traditional means, such as digging, is futile; the game provides a specific method for locating these structures, though alternative approaches exist.

How to Find a Stronghold in Minecraft

Eye of Ender

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The Eye of Ender is the developer-approved method for finding strongholds. Craft it using:

• Blaze Powder (from Blaze Rods dropped by Blazes)
• Ender Pearl (obtained from Endermen or purchased from priest villagers for emeralds; also found in stronghold chests)

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Once crafted, hold the Eye of Ender and use it to see it fly towards the nearest stronghold for 3 seconds. Be mindful, as this item is consumable and may either return to you or vanish. For activating the Ender Portal, you'll need around 30 Eyes of Ender in survival mode.

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The Locate Command

For a less traditional approach, enable cheat commands in your game settings and use:

/locate structure stronghold

This command works for Minecraft version 1.20 and above. After receiving the coordinates, teleport using:

/tp 

Remember, these coordinates are approximate, so some additional searching may be required.

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Stronghold Rooms

Library

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The library, constructed from stone blocks, bricks, and bookshelves, offers a spacious room with high ceilings and cobwebs, adding to its mysterious ambiance. These rooms are deeply hidden within the stronghold, and you might discover multiple libraries during your exploration. Chests near the bookshelves often contain enchanted books and other useful resources, potentially including rare items for your future adventures.

Prison

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The prison resembles a maze with narrow corridors, bars, and dim lighting, creating a grim atmosphere teeming with skeletons, zombies, and creepers. Navigating this area requires caution, as dangers lurk around every corner, not from prisoners, but from these hostile mobs.

Fountain

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The fountain room, impossible to miss, has a magical aura, possibly echoing ancient rituals or serving as a place of solitude. The light filtering through the cracks and playing on the water's surface adds to its mystical charm.

Secret Rooms

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Exploring the stronghold's walls can reveal hidden secret rooms filled with chests containing valuable resources, enchanted books, and rare equipment. Be wary of traps like hidden arrow mechanisms, and manage your health carefully as surprises abound.

Altar

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The altar room, initially appearing more like a grim prison, gradually reveals its true nature as your eyes adjust to the dim lighting. Surrounded by torches, this place seems to be an ancient relic left by forgotten civilizations.

Stronghold Mobs

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Strongholds are guarded by manageable foes such as skeletons, creepers, and Silverfish, which can be dealt with even by players equipped with basic iron armor. However, these structures also host formidable opponents, making every venture inside an exciting challenge.

Rewards

The rewards found in strongholds are random, ranging from enchanted books, iron chestplates, and swords to various types of horse armor including iron, gold, and diamond. These treasures can significantly enhance your gameplay and exploration.

Portal to the Ender Dragon

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Every game has its climax, and in Minecraft, the stronghold is the gateway to this finale. After gathering all necessary gear and exploring the world, the stronghold leads you to the ultimate challenge: the Ender Dragon in The End. Exploring the stronghold fully and confronting its inhabitants enriches your adventure, making it a journey worth undertaking.