Finding a woodland mansion in Minecraft can be an awe-inspiring experience due to its sheer size. These colossal structures are one of the coolest features of the game world and provide intriguing insights into the game’s lore. Exploring woodland mansions is an exciting undertaking for gameplay as well! Alongside formidable enemies, there’s also a variety of loot to gather. Let’s take a closer look at this massive house today.
Finding Woodland Mansions in Minecraft: Location and Tips
For a long time, woodland mansions were a very rare structure in Minecraft, sometimes located thousands of blocks away. However, with the 1.18 update, their frequency has increased, giving you a better chance of finding this structure in your world.
Woodland mansions primarily spawn in dark forests, where you can find dark oak and various mushrooms. They can also spawn in sparse forests, a subcategory of the dark forests. These biomes are not as rare as they used to be, so you might have already encountered a woodland mansion during your exploration.
Using an external mapping tool like Chunkbase, you can easily find woodland mansions if you prefer not to search for them in the game. Simply input your seed, and it will show you all the locations of woodland mansions.
Use Cartographer Villages for Explorer Maps
There is also an in-game mechanic to aid your search. You need a cartographer villager who will sell you an explorer map for a woodland mansion in exchange for 14 emeralds and a compass. Only master-level cartographers sell mansion maps.
Structure and Loot of Woodland Mansions for Minecraft Adventurers
Now, you’re probably curious about why you should seek out these rare and surprisingly dangerous structures in Minecraft. Structurally, woodland mansions are the largest building that naturally appears in Minecraft’s overworld. Once you’re on the hunt, you certainly won’t miss it. The structure is predominantly made of a cobblestone base and dark oak wood. The floors and ceilings are made of birch wood, providing a great contrast!
The mansion comprises three floors, with the top floor usually being smaller than the two lower ones. The entrance features a grand staircase connecting the first two floors. Otherwise, the mansion consists of high ceilings and long corridors, laid with white-red carpets.
From the main corridors, there are many different small rooms that are randomly generated. With over 50 variations, each mansion is unique! Additionally, there are many small secrets to discover, whether as double (attic) floors, behind walls, or through windows from the outside. Explore every corner of the mansion to find hidden chests!
Some interesting rooms include:
a wool statue of a cat, chicken, or mage
a boxing ring
a room with a spider spawner
an obsidian statue
a room full of dark oak saplings
various crop farms (mushrooms, melons and pumpkins, wheat)
prison cells
multiple libraries
several bedrooms (but without real beds)
a fake end portal
Mobs and Hostile Creatures in Woodland Mansions in Minecraft
You shouldn’t enter a woodland mansion unprepared, as some of the strongest monsters in Minecraft’s overworld await you here. Some of them might be familiar from village raids, outposts, or patrols, as they belong to the hostile Illager faction. Various hints suggest that woodland mansions are their home base.
Vindicators: Vindicators are strong melee fighters who attack you with an axe and can really pack a punch! They are surprisingly fast once they spot you, so a bow is a good long-range weapon.
Evokers: In contrast, evokers are good ranged fighters, attacking you with magic and vexes they summon. It’s best to defeat the evoker quickly and then deal with the vexes using a shield. They only appear on the top two floors.
Common Monsters: Other monsters don’t belong directly to the mansion but still spawn in dark corners and rooms. Keep an eye out for creepers, skeletons, zombies, spiders, and witches during your exploration.
Essential gear to have in your inventory:
Diamond axe with “Sharpness V” (or a sword)
at least full (and enchanted) diamond armor
bow and arrows
a shield
ample food supplies
water bucket
ender chest
a bed
regular chests
enough torches (to prevent monster spawns)
a bell (to mark Illagers)
We recommend setting up a small base nearby with a bed and a few chests so you can respawn close by after a death. Extra gear in an ender chest is also helpful!
Rewards and Loot in Minecraft Woodland Mansions
Due to their size, woodland mansions offer an abundance of loot. You’ll find interesting items in almost every room that you can take with you. First, defeat all the monsters and light up the area, so you can explore the structure in peace. Keep an eye out for the following items:
Allays: These helpful spirits can be found in the mansion’s prison cells. We’ve written an entire article about these little creatures if you want to learn more. (Minecraft Allay Guide: Locations, Tasks, and More)
Enchanted Golden Apple: Among the rarest items in Minecraft! They provide excellent status effects and cannot be crafted.
Totems of Undying: Dropped by evokers, they help you escape death. Always have at least one totem with you.
Diamond Blocks: In the obsidian or lava room, you’ll find a full diamond block in the center.
Bookshelves: The various libraries are excellent for collecting books.
Enchanted Books: Some hidden chests contain books with enchantments.
Music Discs: Both the “13” and “cat” discs can be found in the mansion’s chests.
Vex Armor Trim: A smithing template that can only be found in such a mansion.
Conclusion: The Exciting Minecraft Woodland Mansion Guide
Woodland mansions are one of the coolest structures in Minecraft, sparking your exploration urge. Since each building is unique, you’ll discover many interesting rooms. Rent your own Minecraft server and embark on a mansion hunt with your friends, battling through the floors together. This increases your chances of survival and allows you to transform the mansion into your base!
