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Spawn in a Grove, Ancient City Nearby

A seed for quick access to an Ancient City and Trial Chambers, surrounded by varied mountain biomes.

An overhead view of a mountainous, snow-capped island surrounded by blue ocean, with green forests and a river running through. A small spawn marker is visible near the center.
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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
8, 8
Spawn biome
Grove
Seed 4380084610556328833

This seed drops you right into an Adventure Mode playground with a rare treat: an Ancient City just 11 blocks from spawn. You'll be able to access deep dark challenges almost immediately, making it a strong contender for players looking to explore or build around this formidable structure. The spawn area itself is nestled among a mix of mountain biomes.

Beyond the immediate Ancient City, you'll find Trial Chambers a relatively short 82 blocks away from your starting point. This means you can gear up for new challenges and obtain trial keys without extensive travel. The proximity of these two key structures makes for an engaging early game experience.

While the immediate surroundings offer exciting underground prospects, the surface also presents a diverse landscape. You'll find yourself on a snowy mountain, with various peaks and forest biomes within easy reach. The combination of early game challenge and varied terrain makes this a seed worth considering for a fresh world.

What you land in

You spawn directly in a Grove biome at y=126, surrounded by snow-dusted trees and gentle slopes. The terrain around you is part of a larger mountain system, providing a natural, varied landscape right from the start. You'll have immediate access to wood and a scenic view as you begin your adventure.

Structures nearest to spawn

The real draw here is the Ancient City, a mere 11 blocks from where you start. The Trial Chambers are also close, about 82 blocks away. Other structures like an Amethyst Geode are nearby at 33 blocks, but larger finds like the Jungle Temple or a Village require a longer journey.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Ancient City 0, 0 11
Amethyst Geode -16, -14 33
Trial Chambers 48, 80 82
Mineshaft 112, 96 136
Ocean Ruin -256, 0 264
Ruined Portal 80, 384 383
Shipwreck 272, -288 397
Ocean Monument -880, 272 926
Trail Ruins -832, -496 980
Jungle Temple 784, 704 1,042
Village 192, 1,296 1,301
Pillager Outpost -976, 1,088 1,461
Buried Treasure 1,369, -535 1,465
Igloo -240, -1,936 1,960
Stronghold 1,556, 420 1,602

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 in a Grove is surrounded by other mountain biomes like Jagged Peaks, which is about 64 blocks away. Ocean biomes dominate the wider area, covering over 20% of the nearby space. You'll also find smaller patches of Birch Forest about 32 blocks away and various Taiga biomes further out.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Ocean 20.6% 91
Lukewarm Ocean 7.8% 521
Cold Ocean 7.6% 250
Grove 7.2% 0
Forest 7.1% 128
Stony Shore 6.7% 64
Deep Cold Ocean 6.7% 295
Deep Ocean 6% 192
Plains 5.1% 659
Sparse Jungle 2.9% 771
River 2.7% 64
Old Growth Pine Taiga 2.7% 462
Taiga 2.6% 480
Jagged Peaks 2.2% 64
Jungle 2% 711
Frozen Peaks 2% 730
Bamboo Jungle 1.8% 675
Stony Peaks 1.3% 703
Old Growth Spruce Taiga 1% 552

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 to dive straight into challenging structures early on. With an Ancient City and Trial Chambers so close to spawn, you can quickly gather resources and test your combat skills. It's also suitable for those who appreciate mountainous terrain and varied biomes for a diverse building experience.

Worth it for

  • Ancient City directly below spawn, about 11 blocks away
  • Trial Chambers about 82 blocks from spawn
  • Amethyst Geode about 33 blocks from spawn
  • Varied mountain biomes surrounding spawn, including Jagged Peaks 64 blocks away

Worth knowing

  • Nearest Village is a long trip, about 1301 blocks away
  • No immediate flat plains for large-scale surface building