Ninjago

Skull Sorcerer's Dungeons

Skull Sorcerer's Dungeons is one of the largest Ninjago sets from 2020, built from 1,181 pieces and 404 unique parts into a multi-level underground temple. Eight minifigures populate the dungeon, more than almost any other set in the theme that year. Dark and light bluish grey stonework, mixed with reddish brown and white, gives the ruins a weathered, ancient feel.

Set number
71722
Year
2020
Pieces
1,181
Minifigures
8
Theme
Ninjago
Different parts
404
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 404

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (42)

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

Minifigures 8

Alternative models

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

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Description

A dungeon built to be explored

Instead of one façade, the set is built as a connected dungeon with separate chambers, traps and a central tower, so the model reads more like a small playset than a static display. Sections can be swung open or rearranged to reveal hidden rooms, which suits play as much as shelf display. With 1,181 pieces spread across so many separate rooms, the build moves through distinct stages, and each finished chamber feels like a small project of its own before the whole dungeon comes together.

404 parts in weathered stone tones

Dark and light bluish grey dominate the stonework, with reddish brown timber framing and white bone or skull details breaking up the palette, giving the dungeon a suitably ancient and slightly eerie look. Across 404 unique parts, the set relies on textured wall and floor pieces to build that ruined-temple atmosphere rather than smooth panels. The parts list on this page shows exactly which elements and colours make up the model, useful for anyone tracking down specific stone or skull-themed pieces.

Eight minifigures for heroes and villains

Eight minifigures is a generous figure count, enough to field a full team of ninja alongside the Skull Sorcerer and his forces, so battles inside the dungeon involve more than one hero against a lone villain. That balance matters for a set built around chambers and traps, since there is enough cast to spread across the different rooms during play rather than crowding a single scene. Fans following the wider Ninjago story will recognise the characters from this particular season.

Who this dungeon suits

This set suits Ninjago collectors first, thanks to the character line-up, but the sectioned dungeon layout and stone colour palette also appeal to anyone who enjoys large playset-style builds with hidden rooms and traps. At over a thousand pieces across several separate structures, it is a longer build best tackled over more than one sitting. The stone tones also mean it sits reasonably well next to other fantasy or ruin-themed sets, not only other Ninjago releases.

FAQ

How many pieces does Skull Sorcerer's Dungeons have?
The set contains 1,181 pieces built from 404 unique parts, mostly in dark and light bluish grey with reddish brown and white detailing.
How many minifigures are included?
Eight minifigures come with the set, one of the higher figure counts in the Ninjago range that year.
Is this a playset or mainly for display?
Both — the dungeon opens up into separate chambers and traps, so it works for active play as well as for standing display.

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