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How do I know which Repurposed Structures spawned in my world?
Use the /locate command with the structure's ID (for example, /locate repurposed_structures:village_badlands) to find the nearest one, since the mod registers each variant as its own structure. You can also just explore new chunks, as structures only generate in terrain you haven't loaded yet.
Do Repurposed Structures replace the vanilla structures?
No, they are added alongside vanilla structures rather than replacing them, so you can still find normal villages, mineshafts, and fortresses. The mod instead adds biome-specific variants that spawn in places vanilla structures don't normally appear.
How do I disable just one type of Repurposed Structure?
Use a datapack to override that structure's worldgen entry, which lets you turn off individual structures without removing the whole mod. The mod is built to be customized this way, so you don't need to uninstall anything.
Are the new structures made of modded blocks or do they use vanilla blocks?
Everything is built from vanilla blocks and mobs, so the structures fit naturally into the base game and don't require any extra resource packs. This also means they work fine alongside most other mods.
Will Repurposed Structures conflict with other structure mods?
It generally coexists with other structure mods since it adds its own structure entries rather than overwriting vanilla ones. If two mods try to place structures in the same spot, you may occasionally see overlapping generation, which is usually harmless.
Does Repurposed Structures hurt performance or world generation speed?
Adding many structure types can slightly increase worldgen work, especially during initial chunk generation, but the impact is usually minor on modern hardware. If you notice lag, disabling unused structure variants via datapack reduces the load.
How do I find a Repurposed Mineshaft or Nether Fortress variant?
Use /locate with the specific structure ID for that variant, or explore the biome it's tied to, since each variant is designed for a particular biome. Mineshafts tend to be underground, while Nether variants appear in specific Nether biomes.
Can I turn off all Repurposed Structures at once?
Yes, you can use a datapack to disable the structures you don't want, or remove the mod entirely if you want none of them. There's no single toggle, so you disable them individually through worldgen overrides.
How do I find Repurposed Structures villages?
Just explore biomes you normally wouldn't build in — each variant spawns in a specific biome, so a jungle village won't show up in a plains. Use the /locate command with the structure's ID if you want to jump straight to one.
Does Repurposed Structures work on Bedrock Edition?
No, this mod is built for Java Edition only. Bedrock has its own separate structure-adding addons, but they aren't the same mod and won't match these structures.
Why aren't any new structures showing up in my world?
Structures only generate in chunks that haven't been loaded yet, so an existing world won't retroactively get them near spawn. Travel to new unexplored areas, or create a fresh world to see them.
Can I turn off specific structures I don't like?
Yes, the mod is fully datapack-configurable. You can disable individual structures or whole categories by editing the datapack files rather than uninstalling the mod.
Are the new structures safe to loot, or are they dangerous?
It varies — some variants like dungeons and mineshafts contain hostile mobs and traps just like vanilla, while villages are generally safe. Bring armor and light sources before diving into underground ones.
Does Repurposed Structures add new mobs or blocks?
No, it only uses vanilla blocks and mobs. Everything you find is built from existing game content, so it stays compatible with resource packs and feels native.
Will this mod conflict with other structure mods?
It generally coexists fine with other structure mods since it uses its own structure IDs. If two mods try to place structures in the same spot, you may occasionally see overlap, but nothing breaks.
Does Repurposed Structures hurt performance or world gen speed?
World generation may be slightly slower when creating new chunks because more structures are being placed, but gameplay performance is unaffected. Existing chunks load normally.
How do I find the Nether and End structures?
They spawn in specific Nether and End biomes, so explore different regions rather than sticking to one area. The /locate command works for these too if you know the structure ID.