LEGO Minecraft 21278 The Pillager Outpost and Ravager

Specifications
| Set number | 21278 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 |
| Piece count | 665 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Minecraft |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Minecraft set 21278, The Pillager Outpost and Ravager, depicts a hostile location from the video game setting. Released in 2025, it belongs to the Minecraft theme and uses 665 pieces to build a village fortress scene with characters and an articulated ravager.
This model represents a pillager outpost, a Minecraft subject tied to raids, village defence and hostile mobs. Within the LEGO Minecraft range, it sits among sets that turn game encounters into physical scenes, rather than focusing only on a house, mine or landscape section.
The French retail title also refers to an articulated figure with biting jaws and a village fortress, identifying the ravager and the built setting as key parts of the model.
It is suited to play scenes involving an attack on a village, but it can also be displayed as part of a broader LEGO Minecraft collection.
Inventory of set 21278
The inventory of set 21278 lists 665 pieces, spare parts excluded: 173 different lots (one shape in one color) for 121 part shapes.
Colors of set 21278
Main color: reddish brown, making up 30% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (19%) and dark bluish gray (12%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Brown | 201 | 30% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 126 | 19% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 82 | 12% | |
| Dark Brown | 55 | 8.3% | |
| Dark Orange | 55 | 8.3% | |
| Black | 25 | 3.8% | |
| Tan | 15 | 2.3% | |
| Olive Green | 14 | 2.1% | |
| Red | 13 | 2% | |
| Dark Green | 12 | 1.8% | |
| Other colors (21) | 67 | 10% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 199 | 30% | |
| Bricks | 156 | 23% | |
| Plates Special | 93 | 14% | |
| Tiles | 66 | 9.9% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 25 | 3.8% | |
| Bricks Special | 20 | 3% |
Most common parts in set 21278
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Reddish Brown | 26 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Reddish Brown | 22 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Light Bluish Gray | 22 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Light Bluish Gray | 19 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Dark Orange | 17 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580 | Reddish Brown | 17 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter 25269 | Light Bluish Gray | 16 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Dark Brown | 14 |
| Tile 1 x 3 63864 | Dark Brown | 13 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Dark Orange | 12 |
105 of the 121 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
Exclusive parts in set 21278
2 part shapes in set 21278 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Torso Special, Long with Folded Arms with Black/Silver Front print 25767pr0009 | Red |
| Brick 1 x 3 with Pixelated Bright Green/White Eyes with Black outline, Black Eyebrow print 3622pr0082 | Reddish Brown |
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 21278 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 21278 within its line
With 665 pieces, set 21278 ranks #20 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 625 sets released in 2025, it ranks #175.
Included minifigures
Illager, Vindicator, Dark Blue Legs, Narrow EyesQuantity : 1
Pillager, Black Legs, Neck Bracket, Narrow EyesQuantity : 1
Mason VillagerQuantity : 1
Space Sentinel, Dark Bluish Grey LegsQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21278 The Pillager Outpost and Ravager have?
LEGO set 21278 The Pillager Outpost and Ravager has 665 pieces. It was released in 2025 as part of the Minecraft theme.
What year was LEGO set 21278 released?
Set 21278 The Pillager Outpost and Ravager was released in 2025 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21278?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21278 The Pillager Outpost and Ravager: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21278?
The instructions for LEGO set 21278 The Pillager Outpost and Ravager can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21278.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21278?
Reddish brown, with 201 out of 665 pieces, or 30%. Next come light bluish gray (19%) and dark bluish gray (12%).
How many different parts does set 21278 contain?
Set 21278 has 173 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 121 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in reddish brown, with 26 copies.
Does LEGO set 21278 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso Special, Long with Folded Arms with Black/Silver Front print.
What is the main setting of this set?
The main setting is a pillager outpost with a village fortress element, placing the model in a raid style Minecraft scene.
See also
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