What does The Sword Outpost depict?

The set shows a fortified Minecraft base with an oversized sword as its central feature.

How many minifigures are included?

The Sword Outpost includes 5 minifigures, typically a mix of player characters and hostile creatures.

Is the set suitable for beginners?

Yes, with 96 distinct part types and mostly large block shapes, the build is relatively accessible.

Minecraft

The Sword Outpost

The Sword Outpost is a 427-piece LEGO® Minecraft set with 5 minifigures, built around a small fortified base and an oversized sword driven into the rock. Black and light bluish grey shape the walls and weapon, while reddish brown covers the wooden structures. This page lists every part, colour and quantity in the set.

Set number: 21244
Year: 2023
Pieces: 427
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Minecraft
Different parts: 96

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 96

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 (12)

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

Minifigures 5

Creeper fig-0064784 pieces × 1
Skeleton, Square Skull, Silver Helmet (78132 Torso) fig-0133017 pieces × 1
Sentinel Soldier fig-0133023 pieces × 1
Guardian Warrior fig-0133034 pieces × 1
Allay fig-0133046 pieces × 1

Description

A base built around a giant sword

The Sword Outpost centres on a small fortified structure whose standout feature is an oversized sword planted straight into the rock. Alongside the sword, the 427 pieces form a compact building with a crafting area, using the blocky shapes and pixelated look typical of Minecraft sets. Together they give the base the feel of an abandoned or contested outpost, well suited to defence and exploration scenes. The chunky, angular sword design carries strong recognition value straight from the game.

Five figures for bigger scenes

With 5 minifigures, The Sword Outpost sits above average for its size class, allowing for bigger play scenes than many comparable sets. The line-up typically mixes player characters with hostile creatures from the Minecraft world, setting up ready-made conflict scenes around the outpost. Blocky tools and weapons round out the figures in keeping with the game's look. That makes the set a good fit for children who enjoy playing with several figures at once rather than focusing on a single main model.

Stone, earth and timber in block colours

Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey recreate the outpost's stone structure, black picks out the sword and other dark details, and reddish brown covers timber beams and framing. Among the 96 distinct part types, large simple block shapes dominate, as is typical for the Minecraft range, rather than many small specialised elements. That keeps the build relatively accessible, including for children with less building experience. The parts list on this page shows exactly which block colours and shapes are included.

Blocks for your own builds

Because the block and terrain pieces from The Sword Outpost closely match the shapes used across other Minecraft sets, they combine easily with them for a bigger landscape or fortress. The giant sword itself can also work as a standalone element in another build, for instance as a landmark within a larger scene. Anyone after a specific block shape can use the parts list to quickly see how many of each colour the set contains.

FAQ

What does The Sword Outpost depict?: The set shows a fortified Minecraft base with an oversized sword as its central feature.
How many minifigures are included?: The Sword Outpost includes 5 minifigures, typically a mix of player characters and hostile creatures.
Is the set suitable for beginners?: Yes, with 96 distinct part types and mostly large block shapes, the build is relatively accessible.