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Valley of Peaks and Groves

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A spawn valley ringed by mountains and diverse biomes, offering a solid start.

A 3D fly-over of a verdant valley at spawn, with a distinct ring of higher, forested ground and a mix of biomes.
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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
24, 8
Spawn biome
Forest
Seed -5211672938363686411

You spawn in a distinctive valley, ringed by higher ground that rises at least 40 blocks above you, with the highest points about 112 blocks up. Just 326 blocks away, you'll find a Cherry Grove, offering a touch of rare beauty within easy reach.

You'll also find a Trial Chambers about 154 blocks from spawn, and a Mineshaft 57 blocks away, providing early access to valuable resources and challenges.

What you land in

You begin your journey in a Forest biome, standing at y=66, within a valley terrain that feels like a natural crater, surrounded by higher ground.

Structures nearest to spawn

The nearest structure is a Mineshaft, located just 57 blocks away at (80, 16). An Amethyst Geode is also very close, at 57 blocks from spawn, at (72, 38).

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
⛏️ Mineshaft → E80, 16 57
💜 Amethyst Geode ↘ SE72, 38 57
🌋 Ruined Portal ↓ S48, 144 138
⚔️ Trial Chambers ↘ SE160, 80 154
🏚️ Ancient City ↖ NW-224, -272 374
🗼 Pillager Outpost ↙ SW-176, 352 398
🏘️ Village ↖ NW-224, -304 399
🏺 Trail Ruins ← W-544, 128 581
⚓ Shipwreck ↘ SE560, 528 747
🌊 Ocean Ruin ↘ SE448, 672 788
🔱 Ocean Monument ↘ SE640, 768 978
💰 Buried Treasure → E1,081, -71 1,060
🗿 Jungle Temple ↗ NE1,536, -1,216 1,945
🧙 Swamp Hut ↓ S-752, 2,112 2,243
⛲ Desert Well → E2,185, -721 2,281
🧿 Stronghold ← W-1,436, 180 1,470

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 starting area is dominated by Forest, covering 33.7% of the nearby region. Within 350 blocks, you can find a Cherry Grove (326 blocks), Frozen Peaks (346 blocks), and Grove (295 blocks).

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Forest 33.7% 0
Plains 11.1% 295
River 7.4% 64
Birch Forest 7.4% 202
Meadow 5.3% 187
Deep Ocean 4.6% 802
Ocean 4.2% 679
Dark Forest 4% 472
Old Growth Birch Forest 3.8% 187
Cherry Grove 3.3% 326
Pale Garden 3.1% 435
Grove 2.7% 295
Frozen Peaks 2% 346
Sunflower Plains 1.3% 488
Beach 1.1% 416
Taiga 1% 497

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?

Exploration-focused players who enjoy diverse biomes and early access to several structures.

Worth it for

  • Distinctive valley spawn offers natural protection and a unique landscape.
  • Cherry Grove and Frozen Peaks are within a few hundred blocks, providing varied exploration.
  • Mineshaft and Amethyst Geode are very close to spawn for early resource gathering.
  • Trial Chambers is a reasonable walk for early challenges.
  • Nearby village provides a good source of initial trade and shelter.

Worth knowing

  • The nearest village is almost 400 blocks away, requiring a trek for initial trading.
  • No truly rare or highly sought-after structures are exceptionally close to spawn.
  • Large oceans are some distance away, potentially delaying ocean-based exploration.

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