In short: Excavate a safe staircase and remove the pressure plate before approaching the treasure.
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What is Desert Pyramid?
A sandstone temple with a hidden treasure chamber.
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How it works
The center drop leads toward chests and an explosive pressure-plate trap.
Based on established Minecraft mechanics and the released 2026 game drops. Java and Bedrock behavior, recipes, experimental toggles and available features can differ.
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How to approach it
Excavate a safe staircase and remove the pressure plate before approaching the treasure.
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Common mistake to avoid
Jumping directly onto the blue terracotta marker and onto the plate can detonate the loot.
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