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Spawn Next to a Mineshaft and Trial Chambers

This seed drops you into an Old Growth Birch Forest with quick access to useful underground structures.

A bird's eye view of a Minecraft world, showing a large blue ocean surrounded by varied landmasses. There are green forests, tan savannas with scattered trees, and some grey, rocky shores. A small marker indicates the spawn point in a birch forest near the water.
3D fly-over of the world around spawn, rendered from the seed. Click to open it in the interactive 3D map.
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
40, -504
Spawn biome
Old Growth Birch Forest
Seed -739099278729130563

You'll spawn with a Mineshaft a mere 11 blocks away and Trial Chambers about 208 blocks from your initial spot. This makes for a great start if you're looking to explore mining or combat challenges quickly. The immediate area is fairly wooded, offering plenty of resources.

While the spawn itself is not overly dramatic, the rapid access to two key structures makes up for it. The Mineshaft is practically underfoot, providing early ore opportunities, and the Trial Chambers are just a short journey, perfect for gathering new loot and testing your skills.

Beyond these immediate gains, the world opens up to a diverse set of biomes and structures within a reasonable distance. Ocean monuments and even a Stronghold can be found, though they require a bit more travel.

What you land in

You spawn at surface height y=73, standing in a small patch of Old Growth Birch Forest. The immediate area is gently rolling and densely forested with birch trees, providing ample wood. To your east, the terrain quickly opens to a large ocean, and a Dark Forest is about 172 blocks away.

Structures nearest to spawn

Beyond the very close Mineshaft and Trial Chambers, you'll find a Buried Treasure about 179 blocks away and a Ruined Portal at approximately 233 blocks. More distant but still valuable are an Ocean Monument at 355 blocks and a Stronghold about 1752 blocks out.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Mineshaft 48, -496 11
Amethyst Geode 44, -486 18
Buried Treasure 201, -583 179
Trial Chambers 240, -448 208
Ruined Portal 272, -480 233
Ocean Ruin 0, -272 235
Shipwreck 0, -256 251
Ocean Monument -288, -368 355
Trail Ruins -880, -864 988
Village 1,280, 192 1,422
Ancient City -528, -2,192 1,781
Jungle Temple -1,712, -1,232 1,897
Pillager Outpost -416, -2,432 1,981
Stronghold 164, -2,252 1,752

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

Your spawn is dominated by Old Growth Birch Forest and significant Ocean. Nearby, you'll find standard Forests and Beaches. For more exotic landscapes, a Dark Forest is about 172 blocks away, and various Jungles are accessible around 730 blocks out.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Ocean 30.9% 64
Deep Ocean 11% 160
Lukewarm Ocean 9.3% 576
Savanna 8.1% 687
Plains 6.5% 258
River 5.4% 132
Forest 4.9% 91
Jungle 4.3% 739
Dark Forest 4.1% 172
Old Growth Birch Forest 3.8% 0
Beach 3.2% 91
Stony Shore 2.7% 528
Birch Forest 1.7% 195
Sunflower Plains 1.2% 659

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 prioritize early game progression and combat. The close Mineshaft means quick resource gathering, and the Trial Chambers offer an immediate challenge. It's also suitable for those who enjoy coastal exploration, with a substantial ocean nearby and several water-based structures available.

Worth it for

  • Mineshaft about 11 blocks from spawn – immediate mining access
  • Trial Chambers about 208 blocks away – early combat and loot
  • Dark Forest about 172 blocks away – a less common biome nearby
  • Stronghold about 1752 blocks away – reasonable distance for end-game access

Worth knowing

  • Spawn biome is fairly standard – no dramatic scenery right at start
  • Nearest Village is a long 1422-block trip – no early trading post