Guardians are the hostile mobs that spawn in ocean monuments. They drop prismarine shards, prismarine crystals, and fish. This guide covers ocean monument location, the build design, and how to maximize yield.
Ocean Monument Location
Ocean monuments are rare structures found in deep ocean biomes. To find one:
- Explore the ocean
- Look for prismarine structures
- Use a treasure map from a cartographer villager
- Use the /locate command
Each ocean monument is guarded by three elder guardians and many regular guardians.
Guardian Drops
Guardians drop:
- Prismarine shards (40% chance)
- Prismarine crystals (40% chance)
- Fish (60% chance)
Elder guardians drop:
- Prismarine shards (100% chance)
- Prismarine crystals (100% chance)
- Wet sponge (100% chance)
- Heart of the Sea (100% chance)
The Basic Guardian Farm
The basic guardian farm uses an ocean monument as the spawn location. To build:
- Find an ocean monument
- Drain the water inside the monument
- Place a hopper at the bottom
- Place a chest below the hopper
- The guardians are killed by the player
- The drops are collected by the hopper
This is the easiest farm. It is good for beginners.
The AFK Guardian Farm
The AFK guardian farm is an automatic farm. To build:
- Find an ocean monument
- Drain the water inside the monument
- Build a killing chamber with lava or trapdoors
- The guardians fall into the killing chamber
- The drops are collected by hoppers
Materials
- 64 prismarine blocks
- 64 building blocks
- 16 hoppers
- 16 chests
- 1 lava bucket
How it Works
The guardians spawn in the monument. They walk into the killing chamber. The killing chamber kills them. The drops are collected by the hoppers.
The Stratosphere Guardian Farm
The stratosphere guardian farm is a high-altitude farm. It uses a Minecraft trick where guardians spawn in the stratosphere. To build:
- Build a platform at Y=200
- Place water on the platform
- Place magma blocks under the platform
- The guardians spawn on the platform
- The magma blocks damage them
- The drops are collected by hoppers
Materials
- 64 building blocks
- 16 magma blocks
- 16 hoppers
- 16 chests
- 16 water buckets
How it Works
The guardians spawn on the platform. The magma blocks damage them. They fall off the platform. The drops are collected by the hoppers.
The Dark Guardian Farm
The dark guardian farm is a fully automatic farm. It uses a dark room to spawn guardians. To build:
- Build a dark room at the stratosphere
- Place water in the room
- Place magma blocks in the room
- The guardians spawn in the dark room
- The magma blocks damage them
- The drops are collected by hoppers
Materials
- 64 building blocks
- 16 magma blocks
- 16 hoppers
- 16 chests
- 16 water buckets
How it Works
The guardians spawn in the dark room. The magma blocks damage them. They fall off the platform. The drops are collected by the hoppers.
Yield Maximization
Use the Right Tools
Use a Looting III sword to maximize drops. Looting III increases the drop rate of rare items.
Use the Right Spawn Area
Use a large spawn area to maximize guardian spawning. The larger the area, the more guardians spawn.
Use Light
Place torches or other light sources to prevent other mobs from spawning. Only guardians should spawn in the farm.
Use an AFK Spot
Build an AFK spot near the farm. This allows you to leave the game running while the farm collects drops.
Best Locations
Ocean Monument
The ocean monument is the most reliable location. Guardians spawn naturally in the monument.
Deep Ocean
The deep ocean biome is a good location. Guardians spawn in deep water.
Stratosphere
The stratosphere is the most efficient location. Guardians spawn at any altitude if the conditions are right.
Common Mistakes
- Don't use the wrong sword. Use a Looting III sword.
- Don't forget the water. Guardians need water to spawn.
- Don't place magma blocks at the wrong level. Magma blocks at the wrong level can cause damage.
- Don't build the farm in the wrong biome. Guardians only spawn in ocean biomes.
Advanced Designs
The Triple Guardian Farm
The triple guardian farm uses three separate spawn areas. It triples the yield of a single guardian farm.
The Guardian XP Farm
The guardian XP farm focuses on XP rather than drops. It uses a weaker killing method to maximize XP.
FAQ: Guardian Farms
Q: What's the easiest guardian farm?
A: The basic guardian farm in an ocean monument.
Q: What's the most efficient guardian farm?
A: The stratosphere guardian farm.
Q: Can I AFK at a guardian farm?
A: Yes. Build an AFK spot and leave the game running.
Q: What's the best biome for a guardian farm?
A: The deep ocean biome.
Q: Can I use guardian farms in multiplayer?
A: Yes. Guardian farms work in multiplayer.
With this guide, you will build guardian farms in Minecraft. Choose the right design, build the wiring, and maximize your yield.