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Birch Forests and Ocean Depths Near Spawn

A seed for players who enjoy starting in lush forests with quick access to the ocean and underground treasures.

An aerial 3D view of an Old Growth Birch Forest island with surrounding ocean and a small spawn marker.
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
232, 456
Spawn biome
Old Growth Birch Forest
Seed 4120307907685937455

You land in a welcoming Old Growth Birch Forest, but the real immediate draw here is an Amethyst Geode just about 32 blocks away. This makes for an incredibly quick start to collecting valuable amethyst shards, perfect for crafting or simply admiring your shiny new resources right from the get-go.

Beyond the geode, this seed offers an interesting blend of forested landmasses and extensive oceans. If you're looking to explore a variety of structures early on, you won't have to venture too far from your starting point to find several options, both above and below ground.

While the immediate spawn area is relatively flat, the proximity to various biomes, including the dense Dark Forest about 101 blocks away, provides diverse scenery and resources. This seed caters well to players who enjoy a mix of surface exploration and early underground expeditions.

What you land in

You spawn in an Old Growth Birch Forest at surface height y=64. The terrain is relatively flat, surrounded by tall birch trees, offering immediate access to wood. A nearby River is about 32 blocks away, and a Beach is about 64 blocks away, hinting at the expansive ocean beyond.

Structures nearest to spawn

This seed has several structures quite close to spawn. An Amethyst Geode is practically at your feet, about 32 blocks away. A Mineshaft is also nearby, about 104 blocks out, and an Ocean Ruin lies about 136 blocks away, ready for your first underwater dive.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode 252, 431 32
Mineshaft 144, 400 104
Ocean Ruin 128, 368 136
Trail Ruins 240, 640 184
Ruined Portal 304, 656 213
Shipwreck 448, 432 217
Trial Chambers 304, 672 228
Ocean Monument 304, 208 258
Buried Treasure -423, 297 674
Village 896, 944 824
Pillager Outpost 1,040, 768 866
Woodland Mansion -736, 672 992
Jungle Temple 736, 2,080 1,700
Desert Well 1,834, 1,448 1,884
Desert Pyramid 1,680, 1,728 1,927
Ancient City 2,496, -224 2,364
Stronghold 4, 1,780 1,343

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 spawn is dominated by Old Growth Birch Forest, with a significant River presence just about 32 blocks away. The nearby Ocean, about 72 blocks distant, and Deep Ocean, about 192 blocks away, hint at a largely aquatic environment. A large Dark Forest is also fairly close, about 101 blocks away.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Ocean 17.8% 72
Deep Ocean 16.5% 192
Forest 15% 132
Plains 13.2% 405
Dark Forest 10% 101
River 8.9% 32
Old Growth Birch Forest 4.4% 0
Beach 4.1% 64
Savanna 3.1% 862
Birch Forest 1.6% 45
Flower Forest 1.5% 861
Sparse Jungle 1.2% 792

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 prioritize quick access to valuable resources and enjoy exploring both land and sea. If you like starting with a clear path to amethyst and want to delve into underwater structures or mineshafts early, this world provides an excellent foundation for a varied adventure.

Worth it for

  • Amethyst Geode about 32 blocks from spawn for immediate resource gathering
  • Mineshaft about 104 blocks away for early underground exploration
  • Ocean Ruin about 136 blocks away for quick underwater discovery
  • Dark Forest about 101 blocks away for unique wood and mushroom gathering

Worth knowing

  • Nearest Village is a long trip, about 824 blocks away
  • No dramatic mountain biomes close to spawn
  • Jungle and Desert structures are very far, over 1700 blocks away