How many pieces does The Nether Fortress (21122) have?

The set contains 571 pieces and four minifigures.

What age is the set suitable for?

Check the box for the official age range. Given the piece count and multi-section build, it suits more experienced builders rather than very young children.

What colours dominate the build?

Dark red and black form the core of the fortress, with light bluish grey and white used for contrast and detail.

Minecraft

The Nether Fortress

The Nether Fortress recreates one of Minecraft's most recognisable locations in brick form. Released in 2015, the set uses 571 pieces and four minifigures to build a multi-level stronghold. Below you'll find the complete parts list with every colour and shape used.

Set number: 21122
Year: 2015
Pieces: 571
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Minecraft
Different parts: 123

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 123

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Minifigures 4

Steve in Medium Azure Helmet and Armor, Purple Legs fig-0064955 pieces × 1
Alex with Medium Azure Helmet fig-0064964 pieces × 1
Zombie Pigman fig-0064973 pieces × 1
Blaze fig-00649814 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

Improved Minecraft Nether Fortress 469 pieces by sebbl

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Built from a video game biome

Minecraft's Nether is a hostile dimension full of lava, dark red netherrack and fortress ruins guarded by blazes and wither skeletons. This set translates that biome straight into brick form: towers, bridges and a stairwell rise from dark red and black bricks that echo the blocky nether brick texture players recognise from the game. Anyone familiar with Minecraft will spot the reference immediately, even without the word 'Nether' spelled out on the box. It's a solid pick for fans who want a specific, dangerous location rather than a generic castle or village.

A tight, moody colour scheme

The parts list leans heavily on dark red, black, light bluish grey and white. Dark red carries the netherrack look that defines the fortress in the game, black and grey add contrast at edges, windows and support beams, and white brings small highlight details on railings and trim. Because the palette is so focused, the pieces mix well with other dark or medieval-style sets if you're after extra bricks for your own builds, whether that's a cave, a volcano lair or a fortress in a different colour scheme.

571 pieces, four minifigures

At 571 pieces, the set sits in the mid-size range: substantial enough for a detailed, multi-level structure, but still buildable in a single sitting. The four included minifigures bring the fortress to life once it's finished, whether you're staging an exploration scene across the towers, a chase over the bridges, or a stand-off on the stairs. That balance of building and play value makes it a reasonable middle ground between a quick build and a display-only model, and it combines neatly with other Minecraft sets.

123 unique parts to reuse

With 123 distinct part types, this set works as a small parts bank for anyone building other Minecraft-style creations or general dark-toned MOCs. The parts list on this page breaks down every shape by colour and quantity, so you can check exactly what's included before you buy, or hunt down specific pieces you still need for a project of your own. That's particularly useful with a set built around such a tight colour theme.

FAQ

How many pieces does The Nether Fortress (21122) have?: The set contains 571 pieces and four minifigures.
What age is the set suitable for?: Check the box for the official age range. Given the piece count and multi-section build, it suits more experienced builders rather than very young children.
What colours dominate the build?: Dark red and black form the core of the fortress, with light bluish grey and white used for contrast and detail.

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