How many minifigures are included?

The set comes with two minifigures, enough to act out the encounter with the Warden as a scene.

How detailed is this set for its size?

At 238 pieces with 83 distinct part types, it's compact but comparatively detail-heavy for its piece count.

What colours define this set?

Dark and light bluish grey and white form the base, with dark blue used as a cool accent colour.

Minecraft

The Warden Encounter

The Warden Encounter brings one of Minecraft's most feared threats to a physical build: the blind, sound-sensing Warden from the deep dark biome. Told through 238 pieces and two minifigures, the set stays compact while leaning fully into the cold, dark colour scheme associated with that part of the game.

Set number: 21274
Year: 2025
Pieces: 238
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Minecraft
Different parts: 83

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 83

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 (21)

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

Minifigures 2

Warden fig-01370368 pieces × 1
Silent Ranger fig-0164523 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.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A scene from the deep dark

The Warden is one of Minecraft's most feared creatures precisely because it can't see, instead tracking players through sound and vibration, and this set turns that concept into a small confrontation scene. At 238 pieces the build stays compact, but there's enough here to render both the creature and a slice of its surroundings convincingly. For fans who enjoy the tension of deep dark exploration, this is one of the few sets that lets them recreate that encounter as a model. The Warden is also one of the few creatures the game teaches players to avoid rather than fight, which gives this scene a different tension than action-focused combat sets.

A cold palette of grey and blue

The parts list leans heavily on dark and light bluish grey, alongside white and dark blue, a palette that matches the cold, low-light feel of the deep dark biome directly. Unlike many of the more colourful Minecraft sets, this one stays close to monochrome, which keeps visual attention on the Warden itself rather than its surroundings. Working through the parts list on this page shows exactly how those greys are split between structure and creature, and where the blue accents step in for contrast. That restrained choice sets it apart from the earthy or pastel tones common across the Minecraft range, fitting for a darker corner of a collection.

83 part types built for a complex figure

With 83 distinct part types across 238 pieces, the emphasis here is clearly on getting the shape right rather than on sheer piece count, which fits a set built around recreating a complex, characterful creature like the Warden. The two included minifigures mean the encounter can be played out as a small scene rather than sitting as a static display piece alone. For collectors, the set fills in the darker, more dangerous side of the Minecraft range alongside the friendlier farm and village sets. The number of specialised moulded pieces makes building the creature one of the more demanding sections in the current range, rewarding more experienced builders.

FAQ

How many minifigures are included?: The set comes with two minifigures, enough to act out the encounter with the Warden as a scene.
How detailed is this set for its size?: At 238 pieces with 83 distinct part types, it's compact but comparatively detail-heavy for its piece count.
What colours define this set?: Dark and light bluish grey and white form the base, with dark blue used as a cool accent colour.

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