Finding and Navigating Your First Stronghold

Locating the Stronghold

If you're having trouble finding a stronghold naturally, use the locate command to pinpoint the nearest one:

`

/locate integrated_stronghold:stronghold

`

This will give you coordinates to travel to. Strongholds can spawn in various biomes depending on your configuration, so check your datapack settings if you're not finding them in expected locations.

Preparing for Exploration

Before entering, bring:

• A pickaxe (stone or better) for breaking through walls and collecting resources
• A sword for combat with mobs
• Torches or light sources to navigate dark corridors
• Food for healing
• Blocks for building bridges or escaping traps

Inside the Stronghold

The stronghold contains over 50 unique rooms connected by hallways. Many corridors feature traps and hazards powered by Create mod mechanics—watch for floor spikes, pressure plates, and moving obstacles. Take your time exploring each room, as chests contain lore books that reveal the stronghold's backstory, along with customized loot and weapons. Mark your path with torches so you can find your way back to the entrance.