How many pieces does The Nether Bastion have?

The set has 300 pieces, including 77 unique elements across the build and figures. The full list with colours is above.

How many minifigures are included?

It comes with 5 minifigures, which is more than many Minecraft sets include.

Can it be combined with other Minecraft sets?

Yes, thanks to the modular build style it connects well with other Nether-themed sets to form a bigger scene.

Minecraft

The Nether Bastion

The Nether Bastion recreates one of Minecraft's most feared Nether structures, the bastion remnant, as a dark fortress of netherbrick and gold. With 300 pieces and 5 minifigures, it is one of the more figure-heavy sets in the Minecraft range.

Set number: 21185
Year: 2022
Pieces: 300
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Minecraft
Different parts: 77

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 77

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Spare parts (16)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 5

Nether Adventurer, Helmet fig-0126514 pieces × 1
Strider, Black Jumper Plates, Red 1x3 Plate fig-01265231 pieces × 1
Piglin Brute fig-0126533 pieces × 1
Piglin, Pearl Gold Legs fig-0126543 pieces × 1
Magma Cube fig-01785940 pieces × 1

Description

Fortress build

The structure follows the blocky, defensive look of in-game bastion remnants, built mainly from black and Dark Bluish Gray to echo the dark netherbrick blocks. Red appears as an accent, likely for lava details or decorative blocks, while Pearl Gold stands in for the bastions' signature gold trim. Across 77 unique parts, the build stays comfortably modular despite the level of detail, with crenellations and archways reinforcing the fortress feel throughout. Together, these elements give a convincing impression of the game's feared bastion ruins.

Minifigures and creatures

With 5 minifigures, this is one of the more populated Minecraft sets, giving enough characters for multi-sided play scenes such as defenders holding the bastion against intruders. The blocky look of the figures stays true to the Minecraft line rather than standard LEGO minifigure style, and the mix of figure types adds more variety than many smaller Minecraft sets manage. Builders after specific figures or accessories can check the full breakdown in the parts list on this page. That variety makes this set a strong pick for anyone building out a Minecraft minifigure collection.

Colour palette and build size

At 300 pieces, the set sits in the mid-range for Minecraft builds, offering a noticeable but manageable building session. The palette of black, Dark Bluish Gray, red and Pearl Gold is distinctly Nether in tone, giving it a darker look than the green-heavy Overworld sets in the range, something fans focused on atmosphere are likely to appreciate. The contrast also makes the finished build stand out well as a standalone display piece.

Combining with other sets

Thanks to Minecraft's modular building style, The Nether Bastion connects easily with other Nether-themed sets to form a larger landscape. Fans who already own portals or other Nether builds can slot this set in as an additional module, gradually expanding their own version of the dimension piece by piece on the shelf. Over time, that makes it easy to grow a personal Minecraft world one set at a time.

FAQ

How many pieces does The Nether Bastion have?: The set has 300 pieces, including 77 unique elements across the build and figures. The full list with colours is above.
How many minifigures are included?: It comes with 5 minifigures, which is more than many Minecraft sets include.
Can it be combined with other Minecraft sets?: Yes, thanks to the modular build style it connects well with other Nether-themed sets to form a bigger scene.