Minecraft is a game about exploration, building and surviving. But when you find the perfect map (seed), it’s hard to stop playing that world over and over again.
For some people, the fantastical realm is all about creating and getting lost in a world of imagination. For others, it’s about gaining enough resources to survive for an extended period and exploring the surrounding areas in search of more loot.
Minecraft is a game of infinite possibilities, and there are so many different ways to play, with new modes and maps being created all the time. But the latest 1.18 version, Bedrock and Java edition, have some magical updates that have taken the graphics to a whole other level, with high-quality scenery, greater night vision exploration in caves and jungle scapes that are incredible for raids.
We jump into the best seeds for Minecraft Java and Bedrock that are epic for survivalists, creatives and adventure seekers.
Desert lovers biome
Seed: -190350975
This seep provides a beautiful beachside desert temple that offers endless opportunities for adventure. There are ten blocks of a desert temple available for spawning – it’s buried under sand, so be sure to explore the map and discover the temple in its entirety.
It’s easy to move between the desert islands and explore the badlands biome with the desert house created for those playing in survival mode with plenty of opportunities for looting.
There’s also a floating ruined portal to explore in the desert, with the biomes mainly made up of forests and deserts.
Snowy wonderland that’s incredible for creative mode
Seed: -167585429
Jump into a seed with a beautiful, stoic vibe with a slightly ominous vibe with giant icebergs taking things to the next level. If you’re in survivor mode, it’s easy to walk to these coordinates, but if you’re lazy, just portal yourself here, where there are plenty of opportunities to get a ton of loot inside the caves.
Huge forested surrounded by snowy mountains that are just a dream to look at and highlights the bio Minecraft is forever improving on. Emerald green forests are a great place to build a house – this is one of the best Minecraft seeds for building. Enormous pillage serves as a protective outpost, with woodlands mansions to discover.
Forested landscapes with ample loot
Seed: -1863639429
Expect to explore a ruined portal on the water in this seed. However, it’s the village here that sets this seed out from the rest – it’s got not one, not two, but three blacksmiths. As one of the best village seeds in Minecraft, there are ample plains villages to explore.
There’s also so much loot the minute you enter the map, all thanks to the impressive fortress. As well as a fortress and village, you can explore abandoned ruins scattered in the ocean and use your night vision to explore shipwrecks and castles sunk underwater.
Arguably one of the best terrains in Minecraft
Seed: -78688046
This Minecraft map is one of the best updates for setting yourself up for raids. Savannah villages with pillagers nearby makes raids really easy, which is super appealing for those playing in survival mode.
It’s perfect for adventure seekers who love a variety of landscapes as it’s made up of stone, badlands, savannah and forests. Jagged cliffs also surround massive coral lakes.
Magical coral reefs and luscious caves
Seed: 5992827505
This map is all about caves and cliffs. Lush caverns are hidden amongst the cliffs, which are entirely hollow and carry an utterly magical atmosphere.
You can explore the coral reef lake and discover epic new features if you give yourself night vision.
Jungle
Seed: 1909697087
With minimal effort, every corner you explore will reveal enchanting jungle scapes that are peeking out from the ocean of trees. The map spawns you in the sea and trees, making mob spawning easier.
Because of its dramatic height, you won’t miss the two main jungle temples oozing with loot.
Quests and exploration in a mountain range
Seed: 8624896
This Minecraft adventure map is made up of a circular mountain ranch surrounding a glistening body of water, with a secret garden hidden inside.
Ruined portals for loot.
Here a snowy mountain range with pillagers makes for top-quality raids, with a second pillager in the lake’s centre – which is pretty unique in Minecraft.
Hollow mountains for exploration.
Ginormous caves are built into the side of the mountain with incredible waterfalls that add that extra bit of fantasy to your Minecraft journey.
A world of dripstone caves to explore
Seed: 1895276179
This map boasts the largest exposed dripstone caves, which display how impressive the new 1.18 updates are. You don’t have to go far to explore the cave, it’s found right under the surface. Other than that, it’s just a really beautiful place to explore in adventure mode.
