Updated on October 31st, 2024.
Want to see some of the most amazing Minecraft castles out there? Say no more. We will show you a collection that consists of some of the most eye-catching and unique castles ever created by players.
From medieval to modern and even inspired by Edo period Japan, there are a plethora of ways to build your very own blocky castle. No matter what you choose though, all of them have one element in common – time. Building such a towering structure takes a lot of time and materials, so if you have those two magic ingredients, you probably have what it takes to embark on a castle-building adventure.
If you are just starting out though, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. We also have a massive collection of Minecraft houses for you to choose from, ranging from starter options, all the way to unique cliff-hanging mansions and modern villas.
Why a Minecraft castle, though?
Why not? A castle can actually be a great survival base, where you can build an elaborate farm, keep animals safe, and most importantly, keep yourself safe. Let’s be honest for a second, how many of you thought about living in your very own next-level mansion?
A castle provides just the right amount of space, bezzazz, and utility for a single player, and that’s an advantage you should push if you have the means to build one.
A time-consuming ordeal
As you might imagine by now, a castle in Minecraft is not just a simple survival base. It’s the ultimate survival base on steroids, only topped by an entire world build (yeah, those exist and they are EVEN MORE time-consuming).
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In order to build such a majestic structure, you’re better off planning ahead by either using a guide, as we’ve elaborated on the pages below or by mapping it out in-game. It’s best to have a planned approach because symmetry is important, and you want to make sure you have enough materials and space to build upon. That is unless you’re building a floating castle (see page 5).
How long does it take to build a Minecraft castle?
If you start from scratch, it can take literally anything from 1 day to a week or more, depending on how much time you allocate. We recommend devising a strategy and splitting it equally over the span of several days so you can meet each day’s goal according to plan.
Now that you’re a little bit more familiar with castles, let’s dive into the actual list of most impressive Minecraft castles to inspire you!