Small Minecraft Castle: Easy Deepslate Survival Build Tutorial

Tara Richards
July 18, 2026
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Looking for a small Minecraft castle that’s easy to build and doesn’t require tons of rare materials? This simple Minecraft castle build is perfect for survival worlds, using mostly deepslate blocks to create a sturdy medieval design with one tall tower and one shorter tower for extra character.

It’s affordable, beginner-friendly, and compact enough to fit into almost any world while still looking impressive. Follow the step-by-step tutorial below to learn how to build a small Minecraft castle that looks great without taking hours to complete.

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Start your small Minecraft castle by creating four pillars, each 6 blocks tall.

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On the left side of the castle, build two additional pillars, each 3 blocks tall.

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Place two polished deepslate stairs between the pillars.

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Build the back wall of your Minecraft castle using a mix of deepslate blocks.

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Place one polished deepslate stair.

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Build the left wall using a combination of deepslate blocks.

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Complete the front wall of the castle build using various deepslate blocks.

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Fill the window openings with iron bars.

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Place deepslate blocks on every other block around the roof of the smaller tower.

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Fill the gaps with deepslate slabs.

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Complete the roof using polished deepslate and cobbled deepslate slabs.

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Add two polished deepslate walls underneath each of the three sides of the smaller tower.

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Build the center wall using a mix of deepslate blocks.

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Place two polished deepslate stairs.

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Build the back wall of the larger section of the small Minecraft castle.

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Build the right wall using various deepslate blocks.

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Fill the window openings with iron bars.

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Finish the front wall using assorted deepslate blocks.

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Place an upside-down polished deepslate stair above the entrance.

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Install a dark oak door.

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Remove the three blocks directly above the entrance.

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Add two polished deepslate stairs above the doorway.

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Place one iron bar in the opening above the door.

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Add deepslate blocks on every other block around the roof of the larger tower.

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Fill the gaps with deepslate slabs.

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Complete the larger roof using polished deepslate and cobbled deepslate slabs.

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Add two polished deepslate walls underneath each of the three sides of the larger tower.

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Hang four lanterns around the roof of the larger tower.

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Hang three lanterns around the roof of the smaller tower.

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Create a stone path leading to the entrance using cobblestone and place a lantern beside the door.

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Place a barrel beneath one of the windows.

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Add an azalea tree beside the barrel.

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Place another azalea tree beside the entrance.

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Finish your small Minecraft castle by decorating the walkway with moss for a more natural medieval look.

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Conclusion

Congratulations, you’ve finished building your small Minecraft castle! With its mostly deepslate design, two unique towers, and budget-friendly material list, this build is a great addition to any Minecraft survival or creative world. If you’d like to make it even more unique, try decorating the interior, adding a surrounding wall, or expanding the castle with extra towers and a courtyard.

Be sure to check out more Minecraft castle builds and tutorials for your next project.