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Wooded Badlands Hills with a Deep Dark Secret

Spawn in rolling badlands hills with an Ancient City less than 200 blocks away.

An aerial view showing a spawn marker in wooded badlands terrain, with varied elevations, trees, and glimpses of water and grey stone.
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
-72, -8
Spawn biome
Wooded Badlands
Seed 8888946813044849258

You spawn in a Wooded Badlands biome, surrounded by the characteristic terracotta-colored hills and scattered trees. The most compelling feature of this seed, however, lies beneath your feet. An Ancient City is located about 183 blocks from spawn, offering a quick route to late-game loot.

While the immediate spawn area is not flat, it provides a scenic starting point with a good mix of biomes nearby. You'll find a Mineshaft about 168 blocks away, which is convenient for early resource gathering. The landscape encourages exploration, with diverse terrain just a short walk from your initial position.

For those who enjoy a challenge, Trial Chambers are about 341 blocks from spawn. This seed quickly puts you in a position to tackle some of Minecraft's more difficult structures without an extensive journey, making it a good option for players seeking an accelerated progression.

What you land in

You land in a Wooded Badlands biome at y=88, characterized by rolling terracotta hills with sparse trees. The terrain is varied but not overly dramatic, providing a decent spot to establish an early base with good visibility. A small river is also about 64 blocks away.

Structures nearest to spawn

This seed offers a very close Ancient City, about 183 blocks from spawn, which is a significant draw. Other structures like a Mineshaft about 168 blocks away are also quite accessible, while a Village and Desert Pyramid are more of a journey.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
💜 Amethyst Geode ↙ SW-81, 5 16
⛏️ Mineshaft ↙ SW-224, 64 168
🏚️ Ancient City ↗ NE0, -176 183
⚔️ Trial Chambers ↙ SW-288, 256 341
⚓ Shipwreck ↗ NE176, -320 399
🌊 Ocean Ruin ↖ NW-272, -464 498
🌋 Ruined Portal ↙ SW-496, 256 499
🗿 Jungle Temple ← W-752, 80 686
🔱 Ocean Monument ↑ N240, -784 836
🏘️ Village ↗ NE752, -400 912
💰 Buried Treasure ↑ N-151, -1,175 1,170
⛲ Desert Well ↗ NE1,017, -463 1,180
🏺 Trail Ruins ↑ N320, -1,360 1,408
🐪 Desert Pyramid ↗ NE1,104, -896 1,474
🗼 Pillager Outpost ↓ S352, 2,048 2,099
🏰 Woodland Mansion ↑ N336, -2,464 2,490
🧿 Stronghold ↖ NW-988, -1,324 1,603

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

Wooded Badlands dominate the spawn area, making up nearly 20% of the nearby region. A Stony Shore is about 32 blocks away, and a Desert is about 72 blocks from spawn, offering a quick change of scenery and resources.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Wooded Badlands 19.7% 0
Lukewarm Ocean 12.5% 680
Badlands 11.1% 192
Savanna 9% 607
Warm Ocean 7.9% 295
Forest 7% 512
Stony Shore 6.8% 32
River 5.1% 64
Deep Lukewarm Ocean 4.7% 692
Eroded Badlands 4.6% 329
Plains 4.4% 587
Jungle 1.7% 506
Savanna Plateau 1.6% 648
Sparse Jungle 1.4% 481
Desert 1% 72

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 ideal for players who want a fast track to late-game content, thanks to the very close Ancient City. It's also suitable for those who enjoy badlands terrain and appreciate having multiple early-game structures within a reasonable distance for efficient progression.

Worth it for

  • Ancient City about 183 blocks from spawn – quick access to valuable loot.
  • Mineshaft about 168 blocks away – convenient for early resource gathering.
  • Trial Chambers about 341 blocks from spawn – a good challenge nearby.
  • Wooded Badlands spawn with varied terrain and distinct biomes within 100 blocks.

Worth knowing

  • Nearest Village is a long 912-block trip – no early trading options.
  • No particularly rare or dramatic biomes directly at spawn.