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Simple Windmill, a Minecraft build

Simple Windmill

Build a charming medieval-style windmill with this easy-to-follow Minecraft tutorial. Includes a building schematic and step-by-step instructions, making it perfect for beginners and a great addition to any village, farm, or countryside landscape.

Difficulty
Medium
Build time
1 h
Blocks
1,242
Steps in 3D
226
Footprint
17 × 17
Height
26 blocks

Updated

Build it in 3D

3D model 17 × 26 × 17, 1,249 blocks, 26 layers.

3D model 17 × 26 × 17, 1,249 blocks, 26 layers

About this build

Build a charming medieval-style windmill with this easy-to-follow Minecraft tutorial. Includes a building schematic and step-by-step instructions, making it perfect for beginners and a great addition to any village, farm, or countryside landscape.

Blocks you need

18 kinds, 1,242 in total

Tick off each block as you gather it; the 3D viewer keeps the same list.

  • Spruce Planks2293 stacks + 37
  • Stripped Spruce Log1953 stacks + 3
  • Stone Bricks1322 stacks + 4
  • Spruce Stairs1101 stack + 46
  • Spruce Fence1041 stack + 40
  • Spruce Slab1021 stack + 38
  • Stone57
  • Smooth Sandstone53
  • Stone Brick Stairs45
  • Acacia Stairs44
  • White Wool40
  • Acacia Planks32

Build order

226 steps, 26 layers

Build from the bottom up, one layer at a time. Open any layer in the 3D viewer to see each step's blocks placed in order.

  1. Layer 2

    17 steps, 201 blocks: 2 scattered groups, 4 walls, 10 pillars, 1 floor

  2. Layer 3

    21 steps, 79 blocks: 18 pillars, 1 ladder, 1 scattered group, 1 single block

  3. Layer 5

    4 steps, 9 blocks: 2 scattered groups, 2 pillars

  4. Layer 6

    1 step, 8 blocks: 1 hanging block

  5. Layer 7

    1 step, 8 blocks: 1 pillar

  6. Layer 8

    1 step, 8 blocks: 1 pillar

  7. Layer 11

    42 steps, 300 blocks: 26 pillars, 9 scattered groups, 1 floor, 4 walls, 1 hanging block, 1 ladder

  8. Layer 12

    1 step, 4 blocks: 1 hanging block

Questions about Simple Windmill

  • How many blocks do I need to build Simple Windmill?

    1,242 blocks of 18 kinds. The most are Spruce Planks (229), Stripped Spruce Log (195), Stone Bricks (132), Spruce Stairs (110) and Spruce Fence (104).

  • How long does it take to build Simple Windmill?

    About 1 h. The 3D guide takes you through it in 226 steps over 26 layers.

  • How big is Simple Windmill?

    17 × 17 blocks across and 26 blocks tall.

  • Is Simple Windmill hard to build?

    It's rated Medium, 3 of 5: some detail work, nothing tricky.

  • Is the Simple Windmill guide free?

    Yes. The block list, every step and the 3D viewer are free, with no account needed.

  • Do I need mods to build Simple Windmill?

    No. Every block in it is from vanilla Minecraft.