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Cold Shores and Mineshafts

This seed drops you in a snowy coastal region with immediate underground access and a distant cherry grove.

A 3D overhead view of a snow-covered landmass with a dark spawn marker, surrounded by a large frozen ocean.
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
56, -216
Spawn biome
Snowy Plains
Seed -3650959911138127223

You spawn on the edge of a vast frozen landscape, but the real highlight here is how quickly you can get into a Mineshaft. It is located just about 25 blocks from your spawn point, providing an immediate opportunity for resources and exploration underground.

Beyond the initial mining prospect, a Trial Chambers structure is about 111 blocks away, and a village is also about 111 blocks from spawn. These offer early game advantages and shelter, though you will need to contend with the cold.

For those willing to travel, a rare Cherry Grove biome is about 1382 blocks away. This makes for a longer journey, but it is a striking destination for a unique base if you are prepared for a significant trek across the frozen terrain.

What you land in

You land on a flat Snowy Plains biome at y=65, right on the coast. The immediate area around you is mostly flat and open, perfect for setting up a temporary camp, but you'll need to venture out for diverse resources. There are no dramatic features right at arm's reach.

Structures nearest to spawn

This seed offers a Mineshaft almost at your feet, about 25 blocks away. A Village and Trial Chambers are also reasonably close, both about 111 blocks out. Most other major structures, like an Ancient City, are a significant distance away, requiring extensive travel.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
⛏️ Mineshaft ↓ S64, -192 25
💜 Amethyst Geode ↓ S74, -150 68
🏘️ Village ↑ N16, -320 111
⚔️ Trial Chambers → E160, -256 111
🌋 Ruined Portal ↗ NE240, -384 249
🌊 Ocean Ruin ↓ S32, 128 345
💰 Buried Treasure ↑ N169, -551 354
🏺 Trail Ruins ↗ NE336, -432 354
⚓ Shipwreck ↘ SE272, 96 379
🔱 Ocean Monument ↓ S192, 240 476
❄️ Igloo ↖ NW-448, -480 569
🏚️ Ancient City ↗ NE896, -1,072 1,199
🗼 Pillager Outpost ↗ NE1,184, -1,408 1,641
🗿 Jungle Temple ↑ N784, -2,416 2,317
🐪 Desert Pyramid ↗ NE1,632, -2,240 2,565
🧿 Stronghold ↘ SE1,700, 788 1,926

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 dominated by snowy biomes, with Snowy Plains, Snowy Taiga, and Frozen Ocean making up the majority of the area. While mostly cold, a rare Cherry Grove is present if you are willing to make the long journey about 1382 blocks away.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Deep Frozen Ocean 21.4% 160
Snowy Taiga 16.9% 96
Frozen Ocean 16.5% 72
Snowy Plains 12.5% 0
Forest 7.4% 431
Frozen River 5.2% 45
Taiga 4.5% 742
Deep Cold Ocean 3.5% 769
Plains 3.1% 517
Cold Ocean 1.9% 704
Snowy Beach 1.7% 32
River 1.4% 431

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 enjoy cold biomes and want to dive straight into mining. The close Mineshaft and Trial Chambers allow for quick progression in the early game. It also suits those who enjoy a long-term goal of building in a beautiful, distant Cherry Grove.

Worth it for

  • Mineshaft about 25 blocks from spawn — immediate underground resources
  • Village about 111 blocks away — early access to trades and shelter
  • Trial Chambers about 111 blocks away — nearby challenge and loot
  • Rare Cherry Grove biome about 1382 blocks away — a beautiful distant destination

Worth knowing

  • Flat, snowy spawn — nothing dramatic in the first 100 blocks
  • Most diverse biomes are far away — requires significant travel for different resources