Minecraft Geometry Spot (2025)

FAQs

What is the geometry in Minecraft? ›

minecraft:geometry is an Identifier String component that specifies the geometry description identifier to use to render this block. This identifier must match an existing geometry identifier in any of the currently loaded resource packs.

If you're building in creative, it probably doesn't matter. Just pick a place that looks nice visually and go wild. If you're playing survival on the other hand, I've found that flat areas with easy access to resources are typically best.

Pressing N while holding F3 switches the player's game mode between the previous game mode and Spectator. Pressing G while holding F3 shows the chunk boundaries immediately surrounding the player.

(Z): The Z coordinate represents a distance north or south of the origin, just like in real-world latitude values. A distance south of the origin is represented by a positive Z value, (+Z). A distance north of the origin is represented by a negative Z value, (-Z).

"Ant" Dimension

The ant dimension is a unique dimension with one layer of White Concrete which contains a Ant Block with a Sign above it that says "PATIENCE".

Due to being the safest layers to mine where all ores exist in reasonable quantities (especially diamond), layer 10 to 15 are usually considered the best area in which to start mining.

In Survival mode, it is recommended to build a settlement in flat grounds, like deserts, plains, swamp and savanna biomes, unless extra commitment to terraforming is present.

/locate <category> <thing>

Find the nearest `structure` or `biome` of a specified type. Example: `/locate structure minecraft:stronghold` will give you the x, y and z coordinates of the nearest stronghold. You can then use `/teleport` to get there.