How To Show Chunk Borders In Minecraft
Minecraft is one of those games that just completely changed the gaming world forever when it was introduced. It is enjoyed by millions of players worldwide, adults and children alike.
In this game, you create your own world, mine and build, and of course, you can’t forget the Ender Dragon that you’ll need to defeat.
In the real world, distance is measured in various ways, such as miles or kilometers, but in Minecraft, you’ll measure the distance in your world in chunks. These are spaces 16×16 blocks wide but very tall.
While playing the game, you’ll notice that keeping track of which chunk you’re in will be very helpful.
If you have the Java Edition, a quick and easy tool will show you the borders of each chunk in the game.
And if you don’t know how to use this tool yet, you will by the end of this article. So without further ado, let’s jump straight to it.
Minecraft: Java Edition
As I mentioned above, on the Java Edition of Minecraft, there’s a really easy way to activate the chunk borders.
When you activate the borders, you’ll be able to see your current chunk and the boundaries of the said chunk.
So how do you do it? Well, you’ll first need to press the F3 key on your keyboard and then press the G key.
Once you do this, you should see a pop-up message in the bottom left corner of the screen telling you that the borders are visible.
There should also now be a red and blue wireframe border surrounding your chunk.
The border frame should only be visible for the chunk you are currently standing on. When you pass the border of that chunk, the border will move for the new chunk you’re standing on.
If you wish to turn off your borders, press the F3 and G keys again.
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
Things can get trickier if you have the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft. This is because there isn’t a handy little tool like there is in the Java Edition.
So we’re back to basics, and you know what that means? Yes. We have to use math. Since this is a little more complicated, I’ll do a step-by-step guide to walk you through it.
Step-By-Step Guide
- Load up your Bedrock world. Then press the Esc key on the keyboard or the Start button on your remote control.
- Locate and click Settings. Locate and click Game (this should be in the sidebar to the left.)
- Scroll until you locate World Options. From here, toggle on the Show Coordinates option.
- Return to your world. At the top left corner of your screen, you should now see your character’s XYZ coordinates.
Where The Math Comes In
Now that you have your coordinates, you’ll need to keep an eye on the coordinate numbers. When the X or Z coordinates are a multiple of 16, you will know that you are at the edge of a chunk.
When X and Z are multiples of 16, you are in that chunk’s top left corner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Show Chunk Borders On Xbox?
If you have tried the above options, they don’t work for you. You can follow the instructions from this Youtube Tutorial.
How Do You Show Chunk Borders On PS4?
If you have tried the above options, they don’t work for you. You can follow the instructions from this Youtube Tutorial.
How Do You Tell If A Chunk Can Spawn Slimes?
You can usually tell a chunk will spawn slimes because slimes will spawn on it. However, sometimes they won’t spawn when there are no mobs around 15 blocks.
My advice would be to dig out some chunks and add fences. You should then be able to differentiate the chunk from regular or slime by the spawn rates.
How Big Is A Chunk In Minecraft?
A chunk is a 16 x 16 block segment of the world. But while the width may not be all that huge, the height of the chunk can be as much as 256 blocks.
So you have a chunk in a proportion of your world that can be as many as 65,536 blocks!
How Many Diamonds Are In A Chunk?
If you are to mine an entire chunk, you’ll find, on average, around 15 diamonds.
You may find an additional four diamonds from exposed blocks in neighboring chunks, resulting in around 19 diamonds per chunk.
What Color Are Chunk Borders In Minecraft?
Colored lines indicate the borders of chunks in Minecraft. The column borders are shown with red lines. Whereas the chunk section borders are shown via blue lines.
How Do I Find Spawn Chunks?
Spawn chunks tend to be located around X=0 and Z=0. If you are far away from these blocks, it’s probably best to kill yourself.
Once you are in this location, you’ll need to map out their location, as the total size is around 192×192 blocks. So have plenty of disposable items at the ready.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, from reading this article, you now have a much better understanding of how to find your chunk borders while playing Minecraft.
With the simple press of two keys, you’ll have your chunks up on your screen for the Java Edition.
For the bedrock version, you’ll need to follow a few simple steps to bring up your coordinates, and from there, you can use multiples of 16 to get a reference of exactly where you are.
And through the FAQ section, you will have picked up some additional information that should help you as you set about exploring your own Minecraft world.
Have fun and enjoy an entertaining game with endless possibilities. Build your own unique world and see how far your imagination can take you.
Happy Gaming!
