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Deep Ocean, Ice Spikes, and an Ancient City

A spawn near a vast cold ocean with distant ice spikes and a valuable Ancient City.

An aerial 3D rendering of a large blue ocean with several snow-dusted landmasses dotted with pine trees, and a small marker at the spawn point.
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Version
Java 26.2
+11
26.226.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.4
Spawn
-920, 264
Spawn biome
Plains
Seed -3858602473354323606

This seed plants you close to a massive, cold ocean, but the real prize is an Ancient City waiting about 1265 blocks from spawn. While it's a bit of a trek, Ancient Cities are rare finds and this one is closer than in many other worlds, offering a significant challenge and reward for those willing to venture into the deep dark.

Beyond the immediate surroundings, a captivating Ice Spikes biome is accessible about 598 blocks away. This distinctive biome, with its towering frozen formations, provides a visually striking landscape for exploration or a unique base location. It's a nice change of scenery if the extensive ocean isn't quite what you're looking for.

What you land in

You spawn directly in a Plains biome at surface height y=67, a relatively flat and open area. There are a few trees nearby for early wood, and the terrain is gentle, making for an easy initial setup. This area transitions quickly into a river and beach, leading to a large ocean.

Structures nearest to spawn

Several useful structures are within a reasonable distance from spawn. A Ruined Portal is about 111 blocks away and a Mineshaft about 120 blocks, both excellent for early resources. For more advanced loot, a Trial Chamber is about 286 blocks away, offering a good challenge.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode -850, 270 70
Ruined Portal -1,024, 304 111
Mineshaft -1,040, 256 120
Ocean Ruin -832, 144 149
Shipwreck -976, 96 177
Buried Treasure -1,159, 233 241
Trial Chambers -1,088, 32 286
Village -1,024, 592 344
Ocean Monument -448, 176 480
Igloo -240, -384 939
Ancient City -768, -992 1,265
Pillager Outpost -1,312, 1,616 1,408
Trail Ruins -880, 1,728 1,465
Stronghold -1,356, 468 481

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

Cold Ocean and Deep Cold Ocean biomes dominate the area around spawn, making up over 44% of the surrounding landscape. If you enjoy marine exploration, this seed delivers. For striking scenery, an Ice Spikes biome is about 598 blocks away, and a small Frozen Peaks patch is about 992 blocks out.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Deep Cold Ocean 25.7% 273
Cold Ocean 19.1% 91
Frozen Ocean 16.7% 215
Snowy Plains 10.5% 601
Deep Frozen Ocean 7.9% 446
Ice Spikes 3.9% 598
Plains 3.3% 0
Beach 2.1% 72
Snowy Taiga 1.9% 431
Forest 1.7% 629
Taiga 1.7% 435
Snowy Beach 1.5% 373
Frozen River 1.2% 631

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 extensive ocean exploration and don't mind a journey for rare finds. It suits those who want a long-term world with early access to a Trial Chamber and are keen to eventually tackle an Ancient City. It also provides a unique challenge for those seeking a frozen biome base.

Worth it for

  • Ancient City about 1265 blocks away — a rare and valuable find
  • Trial Chambers about 286 blocks from spawn — good early game challenge
  • Ice Spikes biome about 598 blocks away — a distinctive landscape feature
  • Village about 344 blocks away — a convenient source of resources and trading

Worth knowing

  • Spawn is somewhat plain — nothing dramatic in the immediate vicinity
  • Long trip for the most interesting biomes and structures, especially the Ancient City