While there isn't one "exact" fixed distance for the stronghold, in Minecraft Bedrock Edition, strongholds generate at specific minimum distances from the world origin (which corresponds to the spawn point's XZ coordinates).
Understanding Stronghold Generation Distances
Strongholds are crucial structures in Minecraft, serving as the gateway to the End dimension via their End Portals. Their generation is procedural, but follows specific rules concerning their proximity to the world's origin point (X=0, Z=0). This area is typically where players first spawn in a new world, often referred to as 'spawn bedrock' in a broader sense, referring to the central coordinates rather than the literal Y=0 bedrock layer.
Key Distance Information for Bedrock Edition Strongholds:
- Initial Strongholds: The first strongholds generated in a world are guaranteed to be at least 160 blocks away from the world origin. These are the most common strongholds you'll encounter during your early game exploration for the End Portal.
- Additional Strongholds: Beyond the initial set, Bedrock Edition can generate an unlimited number of strongholds. However, there is a specific set of 3 extra strongholds that are guaranteed to generate at least 453 blocks away from the world origin. These tend to be found further out from spawn.
These distances are minimums, meaning a stronghold could generate much further away from the origin than these specified numbers.
Stronghold Distance Summary
Here's a quick overview of stronghold generation distances:
| Stronghold Type | Minimum Distance from World Origin (X=0, Z=0) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Strongholds | 160 blocks | Common strongholds, often the first ones players discover. |
| Extra Strongholds | 453 blocks | A specific set of 3 additional strongholds, found further out from spawn. |
| All Other Strongholds | Varies widely | Unlimited strongholds can generate, generally adhering to minimums but with no upper limit. |
(Distances are measured horizontally on the XZ plane.)
Practical Tips for Finding Strongholds
Finding a stronghold in Minecraft Bedrock Edition involves using Eyes of Ender. These items, crafted from an Ender Pearl and Blaze Powder, will fly into the air and point directly towards the nearest stronghold.
- Efficient Searching Strategy: To avoid finding the closest stronghold and potentially encourage more exploration, many players travel a significant distance (e.g., 1000-2000 blocks) from their spawn point before throwing Eyes of Ender. This helps ensure they are past the minimum generation radius for strongholds and can help locate strongholds that might contain an End Portal with more activated frames.
- Pinpointing Location: When an Eye of Ender flies downwards instead of horizontally, it indicates that you are directly above the stronghold's location. Begin digging down cautiously from that spot.
- Multiple Strongholds: Since there's no limit to the number of strongholds that can generate (beyond the initial ones and the three specific extra ones), if you're having trouble with one, you can always move further out and search for another.
Understanding these generation rules can significantly aid your journey to the End.
