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A Coastal Start With Quick Underground Access

This seed offers immediate underground resources and a vast ocean for exploration, but major structures are a bit of a trek.

A bird's eye view of a large island covered in forests, with a prominent Old Growth Birch Forest hill to the northwest. The island is surrounded by deep blue ocean, with smaller forested landmasses visible in the distance.
3D fly-over of the world around spawn, rendered from the seed. Click to open it in the interactive 3D map.
Version
Java 26+
Spawn
-136, 120
Spawn biome
Forest
Seed -1737944467208383184

You'll find yourself close to a handy Mineshaft, just about 34 blocks from your spawn point. This makes gathering early resources like wood, stone, and iron much quicker than in many other seeds. It's a solid start for players who prefer to get mining right away.

Beyond the initial Mineshaft, an Amethyst Geode is also quite close, about 55 blocks away. This provides an early source of amethyst shards, useful for crafting items like the Spyglass and Tinted Glass. It's a nice bonus for those looking to expand their crafting repertoire early on.

While the immediate area around spawn is mostly forest, you have a large ocean nearby, about 45 blocks away. This opens up possibilities for early seafaring, and there are several ocean-related structures further out if you're willing to explore.

What you land in

You spawn directly in a Forest biome at surface height y=67. The terrain is relatively flat with a good number of trees, providing immediate access to wood. You'll have plenty of space to set up an initial base and gather basic supplies without much hassle.

Structures nearest to spawn

This seed puts a Mineshaft and an Amethyst Geode within very easy reach. A Village is also relatively close at about 198 blocks, offering a place for trade and shelter. Other structures, like the Trail Ruins or Jungle Temple, are quite a distance away, requiring significant travel.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Mineshaft -160, 96 34
Amethyst Geode -188, 102 55
Ocean Ruin 32, 96 170
Village 48, 192 198
Trial Chambers 64, 48 213
Buried Treasure -391, 169 260
Shipwreck 144, 144 281
Ruined Portal -544, 128 408
Ocean Monument -112, -320 441
Trail Ruins 688, 928 1,154
Jungle Temple -720, -1,360 1,591
Igloo -368, 1,808 1,704
Desert Pyramid 816, -1,952 2,280
Pillager Outpost -1,760, -1,536 2,319
Desert Well -529, -2,198 2,351
Stronghold 1,252, 900 1,592

Nearest instance of each type inside a 5,000-block box centred on spawn. Coordinates are the structure's origin; ancient cities and mineshafts sit far below the surface.

Biome mix around spawn

Forest is dominant around spawn, but the world quickly opens up to a large Ocean. Look for a patch of Old Growth Birch Forest about 101 blocks away, which stands out with its tall, majestic trees. The area is largely aquatic with significant Deep Ocean and Cold Ocean biomes.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Deep Ocean 20.4% 256
Cold Ocean 14.2% 258
Forest 12.1% 0
Ocean 10.8% 45
Deep Lukewarm Ocean 10% 590
Deep Cold Ocean 6.2% 320
Taiga 4.9% 317
Mushroom Fields 3.8% 973
Plains 3.5% 72
River 3.4% 64
Beach 3.1% 215
Birch Forest 1.6% 737
Old Growth Birch Forest 1.5% 101
Lukewarm Ocean 1.4% 865
Old Growth Spruce Taiga 1.4% 865
Stony Shore 1% 588

Surface biome sampled on a grid across a 2,048×2,048 block box centred on spawn. Biomes under 1% share are omitted, except the biome you spawn in.

Is this seed for you?

This seed is best for players who enjoy getting underground quickly and exploring ocean biomes. It's great for an early mining setup, with the nearby Mineshaft and Geode. If you're looking for a world to build a coastal base and embark on sailing adventures, this seed could be a good fit.

Worth it for

  • Mineshaft about 34 blocks from spawn for quick resource gathering
  • Amethyst Geode about 55 blocks away for early amethyst shards
  • Village about 198 blocks away for early trading and shelter
  • Large ocean nearby, about 45 blocks away, for seafaring exploration

Worth knowing

  • Spawn area is mostly flat Forest, not very dramatic
  • Major interesting structures like Trail Ruins are over 1000 blocks away
  • No rare or striking biomes directly at spawn