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Cherry Grove and Ancient City Await Nearby

A spawn on a rocky coastline offers quick access to a rare biome and an Ancient City.

An overhead view of a large body of water, with several islands and coastlines visible. A patch of pink trees, indicative of a Cherry Grove, is visible on the mainland to the north, along with green forests and some grey, rocky terrain.
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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
-168, -8
Spawn biome
Stony Shore
Seed 3423653422161446465

This seed gives you a quick journey to an Ancient City, located about 593 blocks from your spawn point. You'll find this deep dark structure relatively close, making it a good option if you want to explore the Warden's domain without an extensive search. This proximity is a definite highlight for those looking to challenge themselves.

Beyond the Ancient City, you'll also discover a beautiful Cherry Grove biome about 416 blocks away. This vibrant pink biome provides a lovely contrast to the initial spawn and offers a picturesque location for a base or exploration. It's close enough to be a rewarding early-game destination.

What you land in

You spawn directly on a Stony Shore at y=67, a somewhat rugged and rocky coastline. The immediate area around you is mostly flat at surface level, with some gentle slopes. You'll find a few trees scattered around, but no dense forests right at your feet.

Structures nearest to spawn

While spawn is on a simple shore, several structures are within a reasonable distance. A Shipwreck is about 102 blocks away, and a Mineshaft about 147 blocks. The real prize, an Ancient City, is about 593 blocks from your starting point, offering an earlier challenge.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode -163, -54 46
Shipwreck -96, -80 102
Mineshaft -112, -144 147
Ocean Ruin -144, 160 170
Ruined Portal -320, 80 176
Trial Chambers 32, 112 233
Buried Treasure -455, -199 345
Ancient City -720, 208 593
Pillager Outpost 704, 368 950
Trail Ruins -816, -704 951
Ocean Monument 672, -800 1,154
Woodland Mansion 1,712, -752 2,022
Village 80, -2,096 2,103
Jungle Temple 288, 2,144 2,200
Stronghold 1,620, 996 2,051

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 immediate surroundings are mostly Stony Shore, Plains, and Ocean. However, a Cherry Grove is about 416 blocks away, and a Forest biome about 389 blocks away. Further out, you'll find various mountain biomes, including Jagged Peaks about 466 blocks away.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Forest 14.2% 389
Plains 10.2% 32
Ocean 9.9% 32
Cold Ocean 9.5% 607
Birch Forest 9% 448
Old Growth Birch Forest 7.6% 643
Deep Cold Ocean 6.8% 544
River 5.1% 45
Deep Ocean 5.1% 187
Stony Shore 2.8% 0
Cherry Grove 2.8% 416
Lukewarm Ocean 2.3% 928
Sunflower Plains 2% 453
Grove 1.7% 476
Savanna 1.5% 759
Snowy Slopes 1.4% 560
Beach 1.1% 295
Old Growth Spruce Taiga 1% 761
Meadow 1% 576

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 balanced experience, combining initial coastal exploration with a relatively quick path to end-game content. If you enjoy a bit of a journey to a distinctive biome like a Cherry Grove, and a manageable trek to an Ancient City, this seed offers a good blend of early and mid-game goals.

Worth it for

  • Ancient City about 593 blocks away – a quick path to deep dark challenges
  • Cherry Grove about 416 blocks away – a beautiful and rare biome for early exploration
  • Shipwreck about 102 blocks away – useful early resources
  • Mineshaft about 147 blocks away – early access to ores

Worth knowing

  • Flat spawn – nothing dramatic in the first 100 blocks
  • Nearest village is a long 2103-block trip