Seed -98234766871997606 — Desert Start with a Nearby Village and Badlands

An aerial view of a mostly desert landscape, dotted with cacti and small shrubs. A prominent river winds through the scene, with a small lake and a patch of badlands terrain visible. The spawn marker is near the lake. — 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

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26.226.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.4
Spawn: 24, 152
Spawn biome: Desert

Seed -98234766871997606

This seed drops you into a vast desert, but don't let the sand fool you. Just a short walk away, about 124 blocks from your spawn point, you'll find a welcoming village. This gives you a solid base for resources and trade early in your game.

If you're looking for something more visually striking, the rare Wooded Badlands biome is only about 506 blocks away. This offers a stark contrast to the desert and provides unique building materials and scenery. Keep an eye out for the distinctive terracotta blocks.

For those who enjoy exploration, several other biomes are within a reasonable distance, including different Badlands variations. While not a dramatic spawn, the immediate access to a village and the proximity of rarer biomes make it a good choice for diverse gameplay.

What you land in

You spawn directly in a Desert biome at an elevation of y=72, surrounded by rolling sandy hills and scattered cacti. There are no immediate dramatic features right where you land, but a small lake is close by, visible from your spawn point.

Structures nearest to spawn

Beyond the very close Amethyst Geode, the most useful early structure is a village just about 124 blocks away. You can also find Trial Chambers about 159 blocks out, offering an early challenge and unique loot.

Structure	Coordinates (X, Z)	Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode	`40, 153`	16
Village	`112, 64`	124
Trial Chambers	`144, 256`	159
Mineshaft	`272, 176`	249
Desert Pyramid	`288, 144`	264
Ruined Portal	`352, 128`	329
Pillager Outpost	`272, -176`	411
Desert Well	`-490, 100`	517
Ocean Ruin	`-784, 464`	866
Shipwreck	`-864, 416`	926
Ancient City	`1,264, 560`	1,305
Buried Treasure	`521, 1,881`	1,799
Ocean Monument	`2,256, 336`	2,240
Trail Ruins	`-1,856, -1,872`	2,762
Jungle Temple	`-1,968, -1,856`	2,828
Stronghold	`-1,276, -956`	1,708

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 overwhelmingly Desert, making up over 74% of the nearby land. However, a River cuts through the desert about 115 blocks away, and Wooded Badlands can be found about 506 blocks from spawn, providing a welcome splash of color.

Biome	Share	Nearest patch (blocks)
Desert	74.4%	0
River	9%	115
Warm Ocean	6%	703
Badlands	5.1%	854
Wooded Badlands	1.9%	506
Eroded Badlands	1.5%	897

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 appreciate a straightforward start with immediate access to a village for resources and a safe haven. It's also good for those who enjoy exploring to find unique biomes within a reasonable distance, allowing for diverse building projects.