LEGO Minecraft 21246 The Deep Dark Battle

Specifications
| Set number | 21246 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
| Piece count | 584 |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Theme | Minecraft |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Minecraft 21246, The Deep Dark Battle, depicts a Minecraft confrontation featuring the Warden and two equipped knights. Released in 2023, it belongs to the Minecraft theme and is made up of 584 pieces.
The Deep Dark Battle turns a dangerous Minecraft encounter into a brick built scene. Within the LEGO Minecraft theme, it sits among sets that translate recognizable game situations into physical layouts for play and display. The focus is the Warden, a creature associated with dark underground areas in the game.
The build appears to provide a compact setting for a confrontation, combining terrain elements with characters and equipment.
This set is suited to LEGO Minecraft collectors and players who want a combat based scene rather than a simple landscape or building. In a wider Minecraft display, it works as a focused encounter model, adding a darker adventure setting alongside villages, shelters, mines or other environments from the same theme.
Inventory of set 21246
The inventory of set 21246 lists 584 pieces, spare parts excluded: 157 different lots (one shape in one color) for 110 part shapes. The box also contains 22 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 21246
Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 22% of the parts, followed by black (22%) and dark blue (20%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Bluish Gray | 129 | 22% | |
| Black | 127 | 22% | |
| Dark Blue | 116 | 20% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 60 | 10% | |
| Dark Turquoise | 43 | 7.4% | |
| White | 24 | 4.1% | |
| Tan | 24 | 4.1% | |
| Light Aqua | 11 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Orange | 10 | 1.7% | |
| Red | 7 | 1.2% | |
| Other colors (13) | 33 | 5.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 179 | 31% | |
| Bricks | 112 | 19% | |
| Tiles Round and Curved | 74 | 13% | |
| Plates Special | 49 | 8.4% | |
| Tiles | 32 | 5.5% | |
| Panels | 18 | 3.1% |
Most common parts in set 21246
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Dark Bluish Gray | 33 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter 25269 | Dark Blue | 32 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Dark Blue | 21 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580 | Dark Bluish Gray | 20 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Dark Bluish Gray | 17 |
| Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and 2 Sides 23969 | Dark Bluish Gray | 16 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Dark Blue | 14 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Light Bluish Gray | 13 |
| Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431 | Black | 12 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Dark Turquoise | 12 |
94 of the 110 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 21246 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 21246 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 21246 within its line
With 584 pieces, set 21246 ranks #27 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 518 sets released in 2023, it ranks #154.
Included minifigures
Arbalest KnightQuantity : 1
Netherite Knight, Helmet and ArmorQuantity : 1
WardenQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21246 The Deep Dark Battle have?
LEGO set 21246 The Deep Dark Battle has 584 pieces. It was released in 2023 as part of the Minecraft theme.
What year was LEGO set 21246 released?
Set 21246 The Deep Dark Battle was released in 2023 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21246?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21246 The Deep Dark Battle: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21246?
The instructions for LEGO set 21246 The Deep Dark Battle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21246.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21246?
Dark bluish gray, with 129 out of 584 pieces, or 22%. Next come black (22%) and dark blue (20%).
How many different parts does set 21246 contain?
Set 21246 has 157 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 110 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in dark bluish gray, with 33 copies.
Does LEGO set 21246 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Is the Warden the main creature in this set?
Yes. The Warden is the distinctive creature in the set and defines the Deep Dark battle scenario.
See also
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