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Close Village and Ruined Portal at Spawn

Start your journey with immediate access to a village and a ruined portal, then explore nearby varied biomes.

An aerial 3D view of a green meadow spawn surrounded by dark green forests, with a large, snow-capped mountain range to the south and a winding blue river to the west. A small spawn marker is visible in the center.
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
8, 8
Spawn biome
Meadow
Seed 2422215857861955386

This seed drops you right into the action with a village and a ruined portal both just about 11 blocks from your spawn point. You'll find yourself standing in a pleasant meadow, with these essential structures almost immediately within reach for a quick start to gathering resources and beginning your nether adventures.

Beyond the immediate vicinity, you'll discover a diverse landscape. A dramatic Jagged Peaks biome is just about 72 blocks away, offering a striking change of scenery and potential for a unique base location. You won't have to travel far to find a variety of biomes for all your crafting and exploration needs.

While the immediate spawn is quite open, the surrounding area quickly becomes more interesting. Forests dominate the nearby landscape, providing ample wood. Look to the south for the impressive snowy peaks, or explore the varied terrain that unfolds within a few hundred blocks, hinting at many adventures to come.

What you land in

You spawn directly on the surface at y=92, standing in a Meadow biome. This area is relatively flat and open, perfect for an initial setup. You'll find plenty of grass and flowers, with the nearest structures just a few steps away, making for an incredibly convenient starting position.

Structures nearest to spawn

You'll be delighted to find both a village and a ruined portal less than a dozen blocks from where you spawn, offering a quick start. An Amethyst Geode is also quite close, about 37 blocks away, for early valuable resources. Larger structures like an Ancient City or Trial Chambers are a bit further out, but still within a manageable walk.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Village 16, 0 11
Ruined Portal 16, 0 11
Amethyst Geode -28, 18 37
Ancient City 80, 80 102
Trial Chambers 96, 128 149
Mineshaft 160, 112 184
Shipwreck 512, 288 577
Trail Ruins -480, -336 597
Ocean Ruin 768, 160 775
Buried Treasure 857, -23 850
Woodland Mansion 480, 848 964
Ocean Monument -832, 1,088 1,368
Pillager Outpost -1,440, -432 1,513
Jungle Temple 1,648, 352 1,676
Stronghold -1,500, 340 1,544

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 a mix of Meadow and dense Forest. Birch Forest and Jagged Peaks are both quite close, within about 72 blocks, adding immediate variety. While Cherry Grove is a bit further out at about 716 blocks, a wide range of biomes are accessible within the first few hundred blocks.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Forest 25.2% 32
Taiga 9.5% 132
Plains 9.3% 205
River 8.7% 233
Birch Forest 7.6% 64
Meadow 6.3% 0
Ocean 5.8% 552
Dark Forest 5.5% 256
Old Growth Pine Taiga 4.7% 427
Old Growth Spruce Taiga 3% 595
Old Growth Birch Forest 2.7% 405
Beach 2% 704
Savanna 1.9% 832
Grove 1.6% 163
Stony Shore 1.4% 621
Cold Ocean 1.4% 993
Jagged Peaks 1.3% 72

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 want a fast-paced start with immediate access to essential structures and resources. It's ideal for a speedrunning attempt or for those who prefer to establish a base quickly and then venture out into a world with diverse biomes and interesting terrain features not too far from home.

Worth it for

  • Village about 11 blocks from spawn
  • Ruined Portal about 11 blocks from spawn
  • Amethyst Geode about 37 blocks away for early geodes
  • Jagged Peaks biome about 72 blocks away for dramatic scenery
  • Trial Chambers about 149 blocks away
  • Ancient City about 102 blocks away

Worth knowing

  • Nearest Cherry Grove is about 716 blocks away
  • No immediate water source at spawn, nearest River is about 233 blocks away