Best Minecraft 1.16 Seeds (July 2024)

Minecraft version 1.16 may be considered out-of-date, but our seeds below are definitely not! Whether you want a world with plenty of structures, unique terrains, or something more, this list of our best 1.16 Minecraft seeds has something valuable for your next world.

Best Minecraft 1.16 Java Seeds

Minecraft's 1.16 Nether Update was released in 2020, overhauling the preexisting Nether with new biomes, mobs, and more! It was also the update before Overworld caves became the monstrous geographical structures they now are—so if you love the Nether but aren't a big fan of caves, you may enjoy this version more than the current one.

Plagued Desert Village

Seed: -3422688841884816617

This Desert Village was once a lively, bustling place that served as the home to dozens of Desert Villagers. While digging through the desert sand to build more homes, the top of an ancient Desert Temple was uncovered. The villagers' excitement at the find was quickly destroyed by the ancient plague it unleashed! The Desert Village is now a ghost town home only to the remaining infected residents.

Swamp Mansion

Seed: -8824245391570451383

Woodland Mansions have always been hard to find, even in version 1.16. This seed has one about 800 blocks from Spawn next to a Swamp. Take your time and explore everything the Mansion has to offer! When you're done, there are a variety of biomes in the area to gather resources from.

Windswept World

Seed: -907667086825430790

The beauty of this seed is its giant Windswept biomes. The area around Spawn is filled with tall hills and low cliffs, one of which contains a Plains Village. Several of these hills are made up of Dark Oak forests while others are snow-topped. Near the Plains Village is a Desert and a Savanna biome with more villages.

Iceberg Island

Seed: 2177786387247658804

This adventure begins on a small Beach and Forest island surrounded by giant blocks of ice. To survive, you'll need to catch fish from the freezing waters and use the few trees you have to build a warm base. As you get more supplies, you can craft a boat and escape for a warmer destination. Luckily, you're surrounded by Desert biomes on three sides!

Fully-Stocked Spawn

Seed: -551139569543409535

Sometimes, you just want a seed that has it all right from the start. This seed has everything you need and more within eyeshot of Spawn. There is a Plains Village 50 blocks away, a ruined portal 80 blocks away, and even a Woodland Mansion within a few hundred blocks. The village and ruined portal will help you strengthen your power with weapons and gear. Once you're powered up, take on the Mansion to get even more treasures.

Mushroom Savanna

Seed: -3445491223102211750

Mushroom Islands are often found alone in the center of the ocean. There may be a different type of island nearby, but I've generally only seen them with other Mushroom Islands. In this seed, the Mushroom Island has merged with a nearby Savanna island, something I've not seen before! The nearby ocean also contains an Ocean Monument and a shipwreck for you to explore.

Large Village Spawn

Seed: -4532929098162166915

This seed is great for players who want to immerse themselves in the old-school Minecraft experience. Its spawn is located in a Plains biome near a large Plains Village and a small Desert. There are several empty plots in the village where players can place their homes, plus a Dark Forest biome in the distance for those who want to build with more materials.

Open-Air Ocean Ruins

Seed: 2590046663857686855

This seed is unique due to the cluster of Cold Ocean Ruins rising above the surface. This makes them easier to loot, especially in the daytime when the sun will damage the drowned. The nearby ocean will contain a few smaller ruins and shipwrecks, while the rest of the world is mainly Stony Shores, Windswept Hills, and Taiga biomes.

Windswept Taiga

Seed: 8901699275060327883

A Taiga Village merges with Windswept Hills in this world. Whether you choose to make your base next to the village or in one of the nearby caves, you'll have easy access to plenty of resources. A ruined portal can be found a short walk from the village, offering an easy and quick route to the Nether.

Best Minecraft 1.16 Bedrock Seeds

Playing 1.16 isn't just for Java players! These seeds are for every Bedrock player who still games in 1.16.

Icy Turtle Beach

Seed: -926800594

Minecraft sea turtles usually hang around sunny beaches and warmer oceans. In this seed, they defy the odds by swimming around in arctic conditions. Players will find a few small ocean ruin structures beneath the ice, plus a Snowy Village a short walk away.

Dangerous Desert

Seed: 1047800268

If you're a Minecraft risk-taker, you'll want to test your mettle by surviving in this dangerous Desert. Players will immediately come across a Desert Temple and a Pillager Outpost overflowing with armed Pillagers. A village in the distance gives the illusion of safety, but as you get closer you'll discover that it's been abandoned and filled with zombies. You'll have to do your best to stay alive in this world.

Plains Desert Temple

Seed: 28421756

This Plains Village has planted its roots right next to a Desert with a temple. Players start their journey on the outskirts of the village, allowing them to hop straight into their adventure. If one temple just isn't enough, there are six more scattered around the desert to uncover.

Eroded Desert

Seed: 500047223

Running out of water won't be an issue in this Desert. A river twists and bends throughout the Desert, splitting it into multiple sections. Creative-minded players can build bridges connecting the sections, use them to create separated builds, or both. The right side of the Desert contains a Desert Temple while the left has a Desert Village.

Cursed Swamp

Seed: 2013053978

The Plains Village that settled near this Swamp was cursed by the witch within it. This caused them to turn into ravenous zombies, transforming their village into a dangerous wasteland. To take out the witch, you'll need to travel across the swamp to her hut. It will be surrounded by fragments of ice biome that hint at her magical powers. Those seeking an additional challenge can attempt to restore the remaining villagers to their original state.

The Hearts of the Jungle

Seed: -928867244

The heart of every Minecraft Jungle is the rare Jungle Temple. Unlike many Jungles, this one contains four separate Desert Temples to explore! Each is filled with traps and treasures that make your time in this world more lively.

Mycelium Plains

Seed: 1719386082

A Mushroom Island has collided with a Plains biome to create a whole new area in this seed. These Mycelium plains have both Mooshrooms and tall mushrooms easily available to everyone who visits them. There is a small Plains Village to the left with a Blacksmith as well. For more unique resources, there are several icebergs only a short boat ride away.

Easy Beginnings

Seed: 1334346540

If you want an easy-going time in Minecraft, this seed is exactly what you need. Entering the world places you on the roof of one of the homes in this large Plains Village. They have nearly every kind of crop, wheat bales to turn into bread, and of course, beds you can use as your own. It's an effortless start to the game that cannot be underestimated.

Do you want to check out seeds for other versions to see if the grass is greener on the other side? Check out our seed lists ranging from the Best Minecraft 1.17 Seeds to our Top 20 Best Minecraft 1.20.2 Seeds on Pro Game Guides.