The Nether is a dark, hellish dimension in Minecraft that holds many surprises. While most players are familiar with the standard Nether Fortresses, Bastion Remnants are less known and can surprise both new and returning players. These structures, made of basalt and blackstone, are perfect for advanced players looking for a significant challenge. Today, we’ll take a closer look at how you can find, raid, and discover the best loot in these structures.
Introduction to Bastion Remnants in Minecraft
Bastions were likely once the home of Piglins, who roam everywhere in the Nether and are its natural inhabitants. However, over the many decades, the structures have decayed and now only remnants can be found in the Nether. Although Piglins and other monsters can still be found there, the passage of time has taken its toll on the once-imposing Bastions.
There are four different types of Bastion Remnants you can find. Be sure to explore them all to gather the best loot!
- Bridge: This is the smallest structure of all Bastions. The bridge is easily recognizable and runs through the structure. If you look closely, you might even spot a face!
- Hoglin Stables: As the name suggests, these were the former stables for Hoglins. Consequently, they are teeming with them. This variant consists of three floors and two high towers that you should definitely explore.
- Housing Units: The Piglins’ housing is very labyrinthine and can be somewhat confusing to explore. However, they are the only place besides Nether Fortresses where you can also find Nether Wart.
- Treasure Room: This Bastion Remnant is likely the one most players should visit. It consists of two large sections connected by a bridge. The large treasure room is like a big adventure room, with great loot and even a Magma Cube spawner in the center! However, reaching the bottom isn’t easy.
How to Find Bastion Remnants in the Nether
The generation of Bastion Remnants is interesting because it depends on Nether Fortresses. Approximately 60% of all fortresses are converted into Bastions when your Minecraft world is created. The “Basalt Deltas” biome is skipped because the basalt blocks there would make it very difficult to recognize the remnants. For example, Striders on one of the large lava lakes are a good way to explore the Nether.
Basically, you’ll find Bastion Remnants just by exploring the Nether. The large structures should not be overlooked. However, you can also use external map tools like Chunkbase to find corresponding remnants through your seed. Unfortunately, there are no direct ways in the game (such as maps from villagers) to locate the Bastion Remnants.
Tactics for Fighting in Bastion Remnants
Though Bastions are just remnants, they are surprisingly lively. You’ll encounter some of the strongest monsters in the game here, so prepare accordingly for a visit. Once you find a Bastion, set your spawn point in the Nether with a Respawn Anchor. Because you might die. Use multiple chests to store your loot.
Your basic gear should include good diamond or netherite armor, along with a sword or axe. A bow is also essential! It doesn’t hurt to bring some fire resistance potions as well, since you might fall into lava in the rugged remnants.
These monsters await you:
- Piglin Brutes: The brutes are among the strongest opponents in the normal game and can kill you in two hits if you’re not careful. Use a bow to take them down from a distance. Otherwise, you can trap them in boats and then kill them in melee. Still, be careful not to get too close, as they can still attack you.
- Piglins: Piglins should be familiar to you from the Nether. A piece of gold armor only helps until you’re attacked. A bow is probably your best defense!
- Hoglins: Hoglins are usually found in the Crimson Forests but can also be found in Bastion Remnants. They primarily appear in stables but also in other remnants bordering a Crimson Forest. They can hit hard and kill you faster than you’d like. Use a shield for defense or build up three blocks high to avoid damage.
- Magma Cubes: Magma cubes also spawn in the treasure room and would love to push you into the lava. However, they are easily killed with simple sword strikes. The spawner is worthwhile, for example, to build a frog light farm (Discover Frog Species and Build an Automatic Frog Light Farm in Minecraft) .
- Ghasts: If you’re lucky (or unlucky), Ghasts can spawn in the treasure rooms of the Bastion Remnants. Once again, a bow is your best weapon!
The Valuable Loot of Bastion Remnants
Now the question arises, why should you search for Bastion Remnants? After all, they aren’t easy to find—and the battles can be really tough! But for the loot found in the four variations of the remnants, the trip is definitely worth it. Some items can only be found here, and it’s also one of the best methods to get netherite.
This loot can be found in Bastion Remnants:
- Full gold blocks (some are easily visible, others hidden behind walls)
- Lodestones (a type of compass for the Nether, guaranteed in some chests)
- Netherite ingots, netherite scraps & ancient debris (perfect for your armor and tools)
- Music disc “Pigstep” (Minecraft Music Discs: All Locations & How to Build an Automatic Farm)
- Snout Banner Pattern (also found only here)
- Rib Armor Trim (exclusive smithing template)
- Netherite Upgrade (for upgrades with netherite)
- Diamonds and diamond tools (some enchanted)
- Spectral arrows (give enemies a yellow outline)
- Gilded Blackstone (elegant decoration block)
- Golden apples & golden carrots
Conclusion on Bastion Remnants as a Minecraft Adventurer
Bastion Remnants are perfect for testing your skills as an advanced Minecraft player. Explore the Nether and find all four variations to take home the best loot. Rent your own Minecraft server with us and fight through the remnants together. Alone, it can be quite challenging to defeat the Piglin Brutes. But for some of the exclusive items, like the armor templates, the music disc “Pigstep,” or the banner pattern, a visit is definitely worth it!
