Seed -6409307061411136104 — Seven Ancient Cities Around Spawn
Dripstone Caves spawn at 0, 0, with 28 structures and 32 biome types nearby.
- Java Edition
- 1.21 — Tricky Trials
- Spawn
Ancient City
Ruined Portal
Outpost
Trial Chambers
Shipwreck
Village
Stronghold
At a Glance
- Edition
- Java
- Minecraft Version
- 1.21 — Tricky Trials
- Spawn Biome
- Dripstone Caves
- Spawn Coordinates
- 0, 0
- Island Spawn
- No
- Biome Diversity
- 32
Structures Near Spawn
Ancient City- 176 blocks
Ruined Portal- 243 blocks
Outpost- 272 blocks
Ancient City- 273 blocks
Ancient City- 315 blocks
Ruined Portal- 442 blocks
Ancient City- 455 blocks
Ruined Portal- 530 blocks
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Ancient City- 551 blocks
Ancient City- 612 blocks
Ancient City- 618 blocks
Trial Chambers- 643 blocks
Trial Chambers- 671 blocks
Ruined Portal- 717 blocks
Ruined Portal- 736 blocks
Village- 769 blocks
Shipwreck- 769 blocks
Ancient City- 769 blocks
Trial Chambers- 779 blocks
Ruined Portal- 784 blocks
Trial Chambers- 857 blocks
Outpost- 880 blocks
Outpost- 902 blocks
Trial Chambers- 928 blocks
Ancient City- 928 blocks
Trial Chambers- 964 blocks
Ruined Portal- 985 blocks
Stronghold- 1874 blocks
Biomes Near Spawn
- Deep Ocean
- Forest
- Old Growth Pine Taiga
- Forest
- Plains
- Plains
- Birch Forest
- Dark Forest
About This Seed
You spawn on top of seven ancient cities packed into a tight radius, the nearest just 175 blocks away. That density makes this a fast route to swift sneak books, echo shards, and enchanted golden apples without long overworld travel. A ruined portal sits 245 blocks out for an early nether entry, a pillager outpost waits at 270 blocks, and trial chambers at 645. The surrounding terrain runs snowy peaks, taiga, and cherry grove across 32 distinct biomes.
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Why This Seed
- Ancient city lurks below — bring your best gear!
- All 7 wood types near spawn — every crafting recipe covered!
- 5-chunk slime cluster near spawn — great farm potential!
- Mushroom fields within 2k blocks
What's Nearby
This seed spawns you in a Dripstone Caves biome at coordinates 0, 0. With 32 biome types nearby, exploration starts right away.
Within reach of spawn you will find:
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Ancient City ×9 — nearest 176 blocksAt 176, 273, 315, 455, 551, 612, 618, 769, 928 blocks.
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Ruined Portal ×7 — nearest 243 blocksAt 243, 442, 530, 717, 736, 784, 985 blocks.
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Outpost ×3 — nearest 272 blocksAt 272, 880, 902 blocks.
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Trial Chambers ×6 — nearest 643 blocksAt 643, 671, 779, 857, 928, 964 blocks.
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Shipwreck — 769 blocks
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Village — 769 blocks
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Stronghold — 1874 blocks
The closest structure is Ancient City at just 176 blocks from spawn, which you can reach within the first few minutes of gameplay. Having 28 structures within scanning range means this seed offers solid early-game progression without needing to travel far.
The largest biome patches near spawn include Deep Ocean, Forest, Old Growth Pine Taiga, Forest, giving you access to different wood types, crops, and building materials without long journeys.
How to Use This Seed
- Open Minecraft Java Edition (version 1.21 — Tricky Trials).
- Click Singleplayer (Java) or Play (Bedrock), then Create New World.
- Under world creation options, find the Seed field.
- Enter the seed value:
-6409307061411136104 - Create the world. You will spawn near coordinates 0, 0 in a Dripstone Caves biome.
Around Spawn
Spawn lands you at x0, z0 inside a dripstone caves biome, so you start underground rather than on open surface. Dripstone means pointed drip formations, the chance of a water or lava pool nearby, and copper ore in the walls. Dig up to reach the surface, where plains, forest, and cherry grove meet within the first stretch. This is not an island spawn, so you have full land access in every direction. The wider area mixes cold and temperate biomes: snowy slopes, grove, stony peaks, taiga, and old growth birch forest all sit close, giving you spruce, birch, and cherry wood plus easy stone.
Structure Walkthrough
The nearest structure is an ancient city just 175 blocks from spawn, close enough to reach on your first descent into the deep dark. A ruined portal follows at 245 blocks, then a pillager outpost at 270. Three more ancient cities cluster at 275, 315, and 455 blocks. A second ruined portal sits at 440, and a third at 530. The remaining ancient cities land at 550, 610, and 620 blocks. Trial chambers round things out at 645 blocks. Seven ancient cities inside about 620 blocks is the headline here, so plan your sculk route to hit several in one trip.
Playstyle Tips
Head straight down from spawn to reach the first ancient city at 175 blocks. Bring wool or a well-timed sneak to slip past sculk sensors and shriekers without waking the warden. Loot the cold chests for swift sneak, echo shards, and enchanted golden apples before you pull a warden. Light the ruined portal at 245 blocks for an early nether trip. With seven cities so close, clear the three nearest first, then decide whether the outpost at 270 or the trial chambers at 645 fits your run.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the nearest ancient city?
The closest ancient city is 175 blocks from spawn at x0, z0. Six more sit within roughly 620 blocks, giving you seven total in a tight radius for a fast sculk and swift sneak run.
Is there an early nether route?
Yes. A ruined portal sits 245 blocks from spawn, with two more at 440 and 530 blocks. Light or repair the nearest one for a quick nether entry early in your run.
What biome do you spawn in?
You spawn in a dripstone caves biome at x0, z0, so you start underground. Dig upward to reach the surface, where plains, forest, and cherry grove sit nearby.
Are there structures besides ancient cities?
Yes. A pillager outpost sits 270 blocks away, three ruined portals wait at 245, 440, and 530 blocks, and trial chambers sit 645 blocks from spawn.