Venture into the Deep Dark!
Face the Warden in this Minecraft battle!

Explore an ancient city with the Arbalest and Netherite knights. Trigger an explosion to escape with precious resources!

🏛 Minecraft
Set #21246

The Deep Dark Battle

The Deep Dark Battle is an action-packed Minecraft adventure in LEGO form.

🏆 Best For: Minecraft fans and LEGO builders aged 8+ who enjoy play features and simple building techniques ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 584 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★★☆ 4.1 from 1 reviews

Fans appreciate the set for its accurate representation of the Deep Dark biome and the unique minifigures. Some find the build somewhat repetitive and the price slightly high, but overall it's considered a worthwhile addition to a Minecraft collection.

📝 Our Take

The Deep Dark Battle is an action-packed Minecraft adventure in LEGO form. Capturing the thrill of exploring the Deep Dark biome, this set brings the game's excitement to life with familiar characters and explosive features.

This set is perfect for Minecraft fans aged 8 and up. The build offers a fun, engaging experience that balances playability with display value, making it a great addition to any Minecraft collection.

Skip this if you're looking for a highly complex build or unique LEGO elements. While enjoyable, the set leans towards play features, and those seeking intricate designs might prefer larger, more detailed Minecraft sets like The Village.

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🧱 Building Experience

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584
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
👤
8+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Exploring the Ancient City biome with recognizable Minecraft elements
  • Building the Warden figure with unique construction techniques
  • Incorporating play features like the explosion function
  • Displaying the set with its detailed environment and minifigures

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Deep Dark Battle presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired LEGO Minecraft set, it benefits from the theme's continued popularity and the inclusion of unique minifigures like the Arbalest Knight and Netherite Knight. The reasonable piece count and price point make it accessible to a broad range of collectors. However, the set's availability and the relatively small scale might limit significant price appreciation in the long term. Investors should consider the overall condition and completeness of the set to maximize potential returns.

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📖 About This Set

LEGO® Minecraft® The Deep Dark Battle (21246) takes players aged 8 and up on an adventure filled with all the game’s classic elements: exploration, excavation and explosions.

Minecraft missions in the Deep Dark biome
Kids take Minecraft heroes the Arbalest knight and the Netherite knight on an action-packed adventure through one of the game’s most challenging locations. Equipped with armor and weapons, they explore an ancient city and mine precious resources. Activated by turning a knob, a brick-built warden rises from beneath the deepslate stone to stop them. As battle ensues, players flick a switch to trigger a big explosion. Among the ruins is a chest containing precious items: a bone, a healing potion and 2 snowballs. For added digital fun, the LEGO Builder app features intuitive zoom and rotate tools that let kids visualize their model as they build.

  • Action in the Deep Dark biome – LEGO® Minecraft® The Deep Dark Battle (21246) takes players on a mission filled with the game’s classic elements: exploration, excavation and explosions
  • Bring the video game to life – Includes Minecraft® heroes, the elven Arbalest knight and the dwarven Netherite knight, a large buildable warden and authentic weapons and accessories
  • Lots to explore, mine and battle – Kids discover an ancient city, extract precious resources, cause a monstrous warden to rise from the earth, trigger a big explosion and attempt to escape to safety
  • Gift for Minecraft® players – Give kids aged 8 and up this endlessly versatile playset as a birthday, holiday or any-day treat
  • Big figure from the game – The buildable warden stands over 3.5 in. (9 cm) tall
  • Interactive digital building – The LEGO® Builder app features intuitive zoom and rotate tools that let kids visualize their model as they build
  • Minecraft® made real – LEGO® Minecraft sets give kids a different way to enjoy the popular game, with mobs, scenes and features brought to life with the hands-on creativity of LEGO bricks
  • Quality guaranteed – LEGO® components fulfill stringent industry quality standards to ensure they are consistent, compatible and connect smoothly every time
  • Safety assured – LEGO® components are dropped, heated, crushed, twisted and analyzed to make sure they satisfy rigorous global safety standards

Compare Similar Sets

The Deep Dark Battle offers a focused Minecraft experience centered around the challenging Deep Dark biome. Compared to larger sets like The Abandoned Village (21190-1) or The Waterfall Base (21137-1), this set provides a more compact and affordable option for fans who want to recreate specific in-game adventures. While it may not have the expansive building experience of larger sets, its play features and unique minifigures make it a worthwhile addition to any Minecraft collection.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: Arbalest Knight, Netherite Knight, and the Warden. The knight minifigures are unique to this set, making them desirable for collectors. The Warden, a larger, brick-built figure, adds a unique element to the set.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 85 unique parts • 478 total pieces

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Pixelated Dark Turquoise and Dark Azure Squares Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1255 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Two Vertical Teeth / Tooth Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15209 Dark Turquoise
Technic Axle 5 with Stop Technic Axle 5 wi...
Part #: 15462 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 White
Weapon Sword Blocky Weapon Sword Blocky
Part #: 18787 Pearl Titanium
Minifig Head Special, Cube with Skeleton Face Print Minifig Head Spec...
Part #: 19729pr0002 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Trans-Clear
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and 2 Sides Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 23969 16× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Dark Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 10× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 12× Black
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 32× Dark Blue
Tile 2 x 3 with 8 Silver Squares and Reddish Brown Squares on Dark Brown Background Print Tile 2 x 3 with 8...
Part #: 26603pr0010 Light Bluish Gray
Minifig Head [Plain] [Vented Stud - 2 Holes] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 28621 Trans-Red
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 White
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Blue
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 33× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Turquoise
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 17× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 with Black 'TNT' Pixelated Print Brick 1 x 2 with ...
Part #: 3004pr0036 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Black
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Black
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Black
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Blue
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 10× Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 10× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 13× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 21× Dark Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Turquoise
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Blue
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Light Blue
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Dark Blue
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Black
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Dark Blue
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Black
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Bluish Gray
Tool Hoe Blocky Tool Hoe Blocky
Part #: 3129 Medium Lavender
Panel 2 x 2 x 1 Corner Posts with Centre Stud Panel 2 x 2 x 1 C...
Part #: 3131 Tan
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Black
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32056 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Black
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 Dark Turquoise
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Tan
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Yellow
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Red
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Tan
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Wave / Flame Small with Pin Wave / Flame Smal...
Part #: 37775 10× Trans-Orange
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Blue
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pixelated Trans-Light Blue Flames Pattern Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 41685pat0002 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4216 Tan
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, No Groove Treasure Chest Bo...
Part #: 4738c Medium Nougat
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Yellow
Technic Beam 3 x 0.5 Liftarm with Boss and Blocked, Squared Pin Hole Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 61408 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Dark Turquoise
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Tan
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Dark Brown
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Groove and Two Center Studs (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 65509 Dark Blue
Weapon Crossbow and Bolt, Blocky Weapon Crossbow a...
Part #: 65510 Medium Lavender
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Axle Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 73230 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Axle Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 73230 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Round Hollow Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 76959 10× Black
Technic Pin Long 3l, No Friction Ridges, with Stop and Hole Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 77765 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Bar on Underside - Long Space Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 79194 Trans-Clear
Treasure Chest Lid, Flat with 2 Studs Treasure Chest Li...
Part #: 80835 Medium Nougat
Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3 with Open Stud Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...
Part #: 86996 10× White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 20× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Grooves and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 90258 Black
Plate 16 x 16 Plate 16 x 16
Part #: 91405 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 Light Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part, Dog Bone [Short] Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 93160 White
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 14× Dark Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Light Aqua
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Dark Turquoise
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 98283 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Black
The set features a good selection of Dark Bluish Gray and Dark Blue elements, useful for building underground environments and Minecraft-themed creations. The inclusion of Trans-Orange Wave/Flame pieces adds a nice touch for lava or fire effects.

🛒 Where to Buy

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$65.66
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$82.97
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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Bluish Gray Brick 2 x 2 (33x) $1.65
Dark Blue Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter (32x) $1.60
Dark Blue Plate 2 x 2 (21x) $1.05
Black Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] (6x) $1.50
Trans-Orange Wave / Flame Small with Pin (10x) $2.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$8.30

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the Ancient City with additional modules and structures
🌳 Create a larger Deep Dark biome with custom terrain and vegetation
🏰 Incorporate Deep Dark elements into a Minecraft castle build

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Charts Inventory Statistics

85
Unique Parts
478
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1