Ocean Monument

This article is about the structure in Minecraft. For other namesakes, see Monument (disambiguation).
Ocean Monument
Ocean Monument.png: Infobox image for Ocean Monument the structure in Minecraft
Biomes

Deep Ocean
Deep Frozen Ocean
Deep Cold Ocean
Deep Lukewarm Ocean

Mobs

Elder Guardian
Guardian

Generates in
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Ocean monuments, also known as simply monuments, are rare underwater structures found in deep ocean biomes and variants. They are inhabited by guardians and elder guardians. They are the only place where sponges can be found and one of the two places where prismarine can be found; the other being ocean ruins.

Generation

Ocean monuments generate in areas with deep ocean biome variants everywhere within a 16 block square radius around the center point, and an aquatic biome (regular/deep/frozen ocean or regular/frozen river) everywhere within a 29 block square radius around the center point. In order to prevent air pockets, water generates around the monument as a part of the structure. The four blocks in the exact middle always generate each in a different chunk. It is the largest structure that does not contain a loot chest and the largest water structure. An ocean monument can also overwrite other structures like strongholds during generation. A maximum of one ocean monument may generate in every 512×512 block area.

In Bedrock Edition, ocean monuments always generate at the same Y-level, with the top of the roof always at Y=56. Seafloor surrounding the monument is cut off if it is higher than the monument's base.

They can be located with ocean explorer maps, which are bought from apprentice-level cartographer villagers with emeralds.

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Mobs

Elder Guardian Guardian

The area of the ocean monument spawns only guardians after generating, also being the only location they spawn. Ocean monuments always contain three elder guardians – one at the top and one in each wing.

in Bedrock Edition, the particle of the elder guardian inflicting Mining Fatigue III is a separate entity, the elder guardian ghost.

Structure

Main article: Ocean Monument/Structure
The treasure chamber with a sponge room (smaller dark prismarine room) to its left.

The monument is constructed entirely from variants of prismarine and lit by sea lanterns. It includes a large central section flanked by two wings. Under the monument are 23 giant pillars that stretch to the ocean floor. The main entrance is located at the front of the central section. The base size of the structure is 58×58 blocks. Thus, the ocean monument (the location where guardians and elder guardians spawn) area is 3,364 square blocks.

Certain rooms in the monument contain wet sponges.

The central section consists of various types of chambers. The chambers are randomly generated; each monument has a different number of rooms (at least six) arranged in a unique manner. The chambers connect vertically and horizontally to the different parts of the monument, including the left and right wings. At the topmost room resides an elder guardian. Around the center of the central section lies the treasure chamber, a tall room with eight blocks of gold encased in dark prismarine.

Occasionally, monuments contain one or more rooms with approximately 30 wet sponges on the ceiling. Sponge rooms have an opening only in the floor. Ocean monuments are not guaranteed to generate sponge rooms.

One of the wings contains a large room with a small pillar at the center. The room contains a second elder guardian. The other wing consists of a large open space with a large, square-shaped platform, containing another elder guardian. A long hallway that arcs around the wings and the back portion of the monument connects the two wings together.

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

Structure typeIdentifier
EnvSprite ocean-monument.png: Sprite image for ocean-monument in Minecraft Ocean Monumentocean_monument
StructureIdentifier
EnvSprite ocean-monument.png: Sprite image for ocean-monument in Minecraft Ocean Monumentmonument

Bedrock Edition:

StructureIdentifierTranslation key
EnvSprite ocean-monument.png: Sprite image for ocean-monument in Minecraft Ocean Monumentmonumentfeature.monument

Config

Java Edition:

  • [NBT Compound / JSON Object] Structure configuration
    • [String] type: minecraft:ocean_monument
    • Fields common to all structures see Template:Nbt inherit/structure/template

Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
The Deep EndDefeat an Elder Guardian—30Silver
Treasure HunterAcquire a map from a cartographer villager, then enter the revealed structureVisit the structure indicated while the purchased map is in your main hand (hotbar).40Silver

History

Java Edition
1.814w25aAdded ocean monuments.[1]
At their addition, ocean monuments may generate in existing chunks with an InhabitedTime (i.e. the amount of time players have been in the chunk) of less than 3 minutes. They generate in locations that they would have generated in the current version of Minecraft, regardless of what terrain was originally there,[2] meaning they may generate inside large square pools of water surrounded by land, causing the terrain to be harshly cut off.[3]
1.8.2pre7Ocean monuments now generate correctly in customized worlds.[4]
1.915w46aOcean monuments now require a larger area of deep ocean at the center to generate.
1.1116w39aAdded ocean explorer maps, which guide players to ocean monuments.
1.13pre10Ocean monuments no longer generates in existing chunks.
Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.16.0build 1Added ocean monuments.
Pocket Edition
1.1.0alpha 1.1.0.0Added ocean explorer maps, which guide players to ocean monuments.
Bedrock Edition
1.4.0beta 1.2.20.1Ocean monuments can now generate in frozen deep oceans, lukewarm deep oceans, and cold deep oceans.
Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU31CU191.221.221.22Patch 31.0.1Added ocean monuments.
TU54CU441.521.521.52Patch 241.0.4Added ocean explorer maps, which guide players to ocean monuments.
Improved spawn chances of ocean monuments.
New Nintendo 3DS Edition
1.3.12Added ocean monuments.

Issues

Issues relating to "Ocean monument", "Water dungeon", or "Water temple" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Gallery

Screenshots

  • A view of an ocean monument from above.
    A view of an ocean monument from above.
  • A view of an ocean monument from a distance.
    A view of an ocean monument from a distance.
  • The treasure chamber.
    The treasure chamber.
  • The treasure (8 blocks of gold) uncovered.
    The treasure (8 blocks of gold) uncovered.
  • The ocean monument generates with water around it, separate from the world generation.
    The ocean monument generates with water around it, separate from the world generation.
  • An ocean monument that spawned in a lava ocean.
    An ocean monument that spawned in a lava ocean.
  • An elder guardian spreading its spikes.
    An elder guardian spreading its spikes.
  • An elder guardian found somewhere in the ocean monument.
    An elder guardian found somewhere in the ocean monument.
  • A map of an ocean monument.
    A map of an ocean monument.
  • An ocean monument in a deep-frozen ocean, below the ice in Bedrock Edition.
    An ocean monument in a deep-frozen ocean, below the ice in Bedrock Edition.
  • An ocean monument that has generated underground in an amplified world.
    An ocean monument that has generated underground in an amplified world.
  • An ocean monument truncated by overlapping pre-existing chunks during generation.
    An ocean monument truncated by overlapping pre-existing chunks during generation.
  • An amethyst geode intersecting an ocean monument.
    An amethyst geode intersecting an ocean monument.
  • An ocean monument from the inside, drained and with only the outer walls left.
    An ocean monument from the inside, drained and with only the outer walls left.
  • The Ocean Monument Ahead seed template thumbnail.
    The Ocean Monument Ahead seed template thumbnail.

Mojang screenshots

  • A comparison between a desert pyramid, jungle pyramid, and an ocean monument.
    A comparison between a desert pyramid, jungle pyramid, and an ocean monument.
  • An ocean monument in a customized world before 1.8.2.
    An ocean monument in a customized world before 1.8.2.
  • An ocean monument in a customized world after 1.8.2.
    An ocean monument in a customized world after 1.8.2.
  • Using sand to remove the water around an ocean monument.
    Using sand to remove the water around an ocean monument.
  • An ocean monument in the distance at sunset.
    An ocean monument in the distance at sunset.
  • An ocean monument below the surface.
    An ocean monument below the surface.

Development images

  • The first released image of the ocean monument in development (ocean monuments do not have a room that resembles the one in the picture).
    The first released image of the ocean monument in development (ocean monuments do not have a room that resembles the one in the picture).
  • Concept art seen in The World of Minecraft.
    Concept art seen in The World of Minecraft.

In other media

See also

References

  1. ↑ "@jeb_ I think you (Mojang) should edit the temples and dungeons, more impressive : More adventures ! Just a suggestion .. :) Nice work #Btw" – @cptnbarbedouce1 on X (formerly Twitter), June 19, 2014
    "@WTheFranck Sure, but the ocean monument took me over two weeks to make... I need better tools :)" – @jeb_ (Jens Bergensten) on X (formerly Twitter), June 19, 2014
  2. ↑ MC-239870 — Large gap around Ocean Monuments if spawned in the area where old and new chunks smooth out
  3. ↑ MC-237145 — Ocean monuments can cause nearby terrain to be harshly cut off
  4. ↑ MC-57691, MC-67150

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