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A Mineshaft and Snowy Taiga Start

This seed drops you near a quick mineshaft, with a large snowy biome just beyond.

An aerial view of snowy mountains covered in pine trees, with a river running through a valley, and a smaller, greener biome to the left.
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
40, 72
Spawn biome
Grove
Seed 4530692819285900058

You'll find your first underground adventure almost immediately, as a mineshaft sits a mere 11 blocks from your spawn point. This makes for a very fast start if you're looking to gather resources quickly and delve into the depths. It's an excellent opportunity to get geared up for exploration without much initial travel.

Beyond the immediate underground access, this seed features a significant presence of snowy biomes, with Snowy Taiga just about 45 blocks away. If you enjoy winter landscapes and the challenge of cold biomes, this world provides ample opportunities for building and survival in a chilly environment. The diverse terrain offers both flat areas and more mountainous sections for varied gameplay.

What you land in

You spawn at (40, 72) at y=92, standing in a Grove biome. The immediate area around spawn is relatively gentle, with varied terrain that includes some rolling hills and plenty of trees. You'll have immediate access to wood and basic materials right where you land.

Structures nearest to spawn

Beyond the very close mineshaft, a Ruined Portal is about 138 blocks away. For a bit more adventure, Trial Chambers are about 211 blocks out. You'll need to travel a bit further for an Ancient City, which is about 659 blocks from spawn.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Mineshaft 48, 64 11
Amethyst Geode 82, 132 73
Ruined Portal 176, 48 138
Trial Chambers 144, 256 211
Trail Ruins 192, 240 227
Ocean Ruin 176, 336 297
Shipwreck 384, 112 346
Igloo 352, -144 379
Ancient City 544, 496 659
Ocean Monument 128, 896 829
Pillager Outpost -160, -784 879
Village 816, -448 934
Buried Treasure -1,015, -151 1,078
Stronghold -1,276, -828 1,594

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 Grove (7.8% of the area) and snowy biomes, with Snowy Taiga (7.1%) very close. Taiga (11.8%) and Cold Ocean (11.3%) are also prominent, offering a diverse, cool-climate landscape.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Taiga 11.8% 629
Deep Cold Ocean 11.5% 365
Cold Ocean 11.3% 258
Forest 9.9% 143
Deep Frozen Ocean 9.1% 391
Grove 7.8% 0
Snowy Taiga 7.1% 45
Frozen Ocean 7% 315
Plains 5.3% 101
Snowy Plains 4.4% 115
River 4% 187
Old Growth Pine Taiga 3.2% 917
Stony Shore 2.2% 244
Frozen River 1.8% 143
Beach 1% 346

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 quick start into mining and enjoy cold, mountainous biomes. It's suitable for a survival playthrough where you want to establish a base in a snowy landscape and have immediate access to iron and other early-game resources from the nearby mineshaft.

Worth it for

  • Mineshaft about 11 blocks from spawn — instant underground access.
  • Snowy Taiga about 45 blocks away — a distinct cold biome very close.
  • Trial Chambers about 211 blocks away — a fairly quick trip for early challenges.

Worth knowing

  • Nearest village is a long 934-block trip — no quick trading post.
  • Stronghold about 1594 blocks away — preparing for the End will be a journey.