Minecraft /place command
Builds a village, treasure, tree or saved structure template wherever you want.
Syntax
/place structure <structure> [<pos>]
/place feature <feature> [<pos>]
/place template <template> [<pos>]
/place jigsaw <pool> <target> <max_depth>
Parts in square brackets are optional, parts in angle brackets are required. You do not type the brackets: Put your own value in their place.
Arguments
| Argument | What it does |
|---|---|
| structure | A full structure: village_plains, fortress and so on. |
| feature | A small world element: A tree, a lake, an ore vein. |
| template | Your own template, saved with a structure block. |
Examples
/place feature minecraft:oak
Grows an oak tree where you stand.
/place structure minecraft:village_plains
Builds a plains village.
Good to know
- Added in 1.19; it replaced the methods that were used together with locate before it.
- A large structure can take a few seconds to place.
How do I run this command?
Press T in game to open chat (or press / directly), type the command and press Enter. While typing, Tab completes the options. This command counts as a cheat: It needs cheats enabled in a singleplayer world, and operator permission on a server (operator (level 2)).
Related commands
🧱 More Blocks and structures
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