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Spawn in a Birch Forest, explore a nearby Mineshaft

A solid world with a quick start to resources and a long-term goal of a Woodland Mansion.

An overhead map view of a Minecraft world, showing a large ocean dominating the left, bordered by green forests and some sandy beaches on the right. A small spawn marker is visible in a forest patch.
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
168, -344
Spawn biome
Old Growth Birch Forest
Seed -865390988795524141

You spawn within easy reach of a Mineshaft, just about 11 blocks away. This makes for a super quick start to gathering resources, letting you jump into mining almost immediately after loading in. It is a practical seed for players who like to get established quickly.

Beyond the immediate underground treasures, this seed offers a Woodland Mansion just about 216 blocks from spawn. This provides an excellent long-term exploration goal, giving you something significant to work towards once you have geared up from the Mineshaft.

While the immediate spawn is not dramatic, the close Mineshaft and relatively nearby Woodland Mansion offer a good balance of early game utility and later game adventure. It is a seed that rewards both quick resource gathering and planned exploration.

What you land in

You land in an Old Growth Birch Forest at surface height y=73. The immediate area is fairly wooded with tall birch trees, offering plenty of wood. The terrain is relatively flat around spawn, not particularly mountainous or varied in elevation.

Structures nearest to spawn

Beyond the very close Mineshaft, a Trial Chambers is about 170 blocks away, and an Ocean Ruin is about 190 blocks away. The Woodland Mansion is a bit further at about 216 blocks, a worthy early adventure.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Mineshaft 176, -336 11
Amethyst Geode 201, -332 35
Trial Chambers 0, -368 170
Ocean Ruin 0, -256 190
Woodland Mansion 160, -560 216
Ruined Portal 80, -544 219
Shipwreck -96, -112 351
Ocean Monument -320, -176 516
Buried Treasure -455, -487 639
Village 912, -192 759
Trail Ruins 704, 288 829
Pillager Outpost -496, -896 863
Jungle Temple 1,200, 0 1,088
Ancient City 400, 816 1,183
Stronghold 660, -1,324 1,097

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

The area around spawn is dominated by Ocean and various forest biomes like Forest and Plains. You will find a significant amount of water. A Dark Forest is also nearby, about 96 blocks away, offering different tree types.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Ocean 29.1% 45
Plains 12.7% 320
Forest 11.8% 202
River 8.4% 64
Savanna 6.7% 353
Beach 4.1% 72
Birch Forest 4.1% 96
Cold Ocean 3.6% 747
Old Growth Birch Forest 3.6% 0
Deep Ocean 3.3% 163
Dark Forest 3.3% 96
Jungle 2.6% 838
Sparse Jungle 2% 747
Stony Shore 1.9% 160
Bamboo Jungle 1.1% 1,017

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 quick resource acquisition and a clear mid-game objective. The close Mineshaft means you will be well-equipped fast, and the nearby Woodland Mansion provides an exciting target for exploration and loot.

Worth it for

  • Mineshaft about 11 blocks from spawn — instant access to resources
  • Woodland Mansion about 216 blocks away — a great early-game adventure
  • Trial Chambers about 170 blocks away — a challenge within easy reach

Worth knowing

  • Spawn in a flat Old Growth Birch Forest — not a dramatic starting vista
  • Nearest village is a long 759-block trip — requires significant travel for villagers