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A Modest Start with a Nearby Geode and Cherry Grove

This seed offers a quick start with an Amethyst Geode nearby, followed by a Cherry Grove within a reasonable walk.

An overhead view of a diverse landscape featuring a central plains biome, surrounded by forests, savannas, and oceans, with rivers winding through the terrain. A small spawn marker indicates the starting point.
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
8, 8
Spawn biome
Plains
Seed 1578162637156416752

You land in a relatively calm Plains biome, but don't let the unassuming start fool you. Just a short walk away, about 51 blocks from spawn, you can find an Amethyst Geode. This makes for a great early-game resource for crafting and decoration, without needing to dig deep or travel far.

Beyond the immediate surroundings, a beautiful Cherry Grove biome awaits about 365 blocks from your spawn point. While not right at your feet, it's a manageable distance for early exploration, offering a unique and aesthetically pleasing spot for a future base or just a visit.

The world is a mix of terrains, from the expansive Desert biome about 417 blocks away to the various ocean types. This seed balances immediate utility with interesting mid-range exploration, providing diverse resources and landscapes once you venture out a bit.

What you land in

You spawn directly in a Plains biome at surface height y=72. The immediate area is fairly flat with scattered trees, providing a straightforward and safe starting point. There isn't anything dramatic right in arm's reach, but resources are readily available.

Structures nearest to spawn

While spawn itself is quiet, an Amethyst Geode is very close, about 51 blocks away. A Ruined Portal is also within easy reach, about 142 blocks from spawn. Other structures like a Village and Trial Chambers require a more significant journey.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode 54, -14 51
Ruined Portal 144, 48 142
Buried Treasure -7, -167 176
Shipwreck 144, -208 255
Ocean Ruin 128, -288 319
Mineshaft 224, -256 341
Trial Chambers 272, -240 362
Village 64, -496 507
Swamp Hut 208, 576 602
Desert Well 303, -625 698
Desert Pyramid -304, -752 822
Pillager Outpost 768, -320 828
Ocean Monument -960, 592 1,131
Jungle Temple 1,136, -224 1,152
Igloo -416, 1,280 1,341
Ancient City 880, -1,088 1,401
Trail Ruins 864, -2,368 2,525
Stronghold 1,348, 164 1,349

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

Plains and Desert biomes dominate the nearby area, with Plains being your spawn biome and Desert being the most common within 2048 blocks. A Cherry Grove, a rarer find, is accessible about 365 blocks away, adding a touch of unique beauty to the landscape.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Desert 14.9% 417
Plains 11.2% 0
Forest 11% 143
Warm Ocean 10.8% 358
Lukewarm Ocean 8.2% 132
River 6.1% 160
Savanna 4.5% 96
Beach 3.7% 132
Frozen Ocean 2.6% 973
Deep Cold Ocean 2.6% 659
Swamp 2.5% 445
Ocean 2.4% 405
Cold Ocean 2.3% 640
Deep Lukewarm Ocean 2.2% 685
Eroded Badlands 2.2% 810
Deep Frozen Ocean 1.8% 975
Badlands 1.2% 481
Windswept Savanna 1.2% 476
Stony Shore 1% 635
Sunflower Plains 1% 545

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 ideal for players who appreciate a calm start but want to quickly access valuable early-game resources like amethyst. It's also great for those who enjoy a bit of exploration to find visually appealing biomes like the Cherry Grove for a scenic base, without needing to trek excessively far.

Worth it for

  • Amethyst Geode about 51 blocks from spawn for quick resource gathering
  • Ruined Portal about 142 blocks away, good for early nether access
  • Cherry Grove biome about 365 blocks away for a picturesque base location

Worth knowing

  • Spawn is a flat Plains biome with no immediate dramatic features
  • Nearest Village is a longer trip, about 507 blocks from spawn
  • Ancient City is a very long journey, about 1401 blocks away