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Top 20 Best Minecraft 1.21 Seeds for May 2025 – GameSkinny

Top 20 Best Minecraft 1.21 Seeds for May 2025 – GameSkinny

Minecraft 1.21’s biggest addition is the Trial Chambers, special underground structures that offer an exciting challenge for all players. In this guide, I’ll provide you with a list of the top 20 best and most interesting Minecraft 1.21 seeds!

Minecraft 1.21: Top 20 Best Seeds for May 2025

20 – Frozen River Grove

A Taiga Village in a Snowy Taiga above a Frozen River in Minecraft
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  • Seed: 8782047003850512308
  • Spawn: 285, -32
  • Biomes: Deep Dark, Frozen River, Grove, Snowy Plains, Snowy Taiga

An icy Frozen River divides this world into a Snowy Plains biome and a Snowy Taiga. Cross the river to find a Taiga Village containing plenty of crops, plus a weaponsmith’s chest with iron armor and an iron pickaxe. Take these materials to the cave at the edge of the village to find your first Ancient City. Use the items and ores found here to craft even stronger gear, then venture deeper into the Grove to explore two more cities.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Snowy Village: 866, -235 Taiga Village: 270, 122
Trial Chamber 1: 235, -21, 279 Cave Entrance: 188, 143
Ruined Nether portal: -252, 11 Ancient City 1: 89, -42, 113
Ancient City: -277, -45, 160 Ancient City 2: -278, -45, 112
Trial Chamber 2: -235, -28, 295 Ancient City 3: -264, -42, -240

19 – Windswept Savanna with Mangroves

A Windswept Savanna combined with a Mangrove Swamp inside of a Minecraft Desert
Screenshot by Gameskinny
  • Seed: 5505411036649382596
  • Spawn: -103, -718
  • Biomes: Coral Reef, Desert, Mangrove Swamp, Windswept Savanna

Wind blows harshly across this Desert, sweeping up a Savanna and a Mangrove Swamp and turning them into a large Windswept biome! The lower half of this biome is covered in water and mud, while the upper half is home to Savanna trees and grass. Players will also find a Coral Reef in the area behind their spawn. Explore the surrounding areas to find either a Desert Temple in Bedrock edition or a Desert Village in Java edition.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Coral Reef: -110, -670 Coral Reef: -110, -670
Desert Village: -392, -851 Desert Temple: -341, -678
Mangrove Swamp: -546, -953 Mangrove Swamp: -546, -953

18 – Icy River Ruins

A set of Minecraft Trail Ruins on the edge of a Frozen River
Screenshot by Gameskinny

The two Snowy Taigas around Spawn are each home to their own set of Trail Ruins. You’ll find a set of snow-covered ruins in the smaller Taiga, while the larger one will contain Trail Ruins on the edge of a Frozen River. Excavate them carefully to avoid flooding them with the water hidden beneath the river’s icy exterior. If you excavate both structures, you’re guaranteed to gather some useful treasures from the past.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Trail Ruins 1: -415, 109 Trail Ruins 1: -415, 109
Trail Ruins 2: -686, 108 Trail Ruins 2: -686, 108

17 – Pale Pillagers

A Pillager Outpost on the edge of a Pale Garden biome in Minecraft
Screenshot by Gameskinny

A set of Pillagers has found their home in the Meadow Mountain next to this Pale Garden. Traveling past them to the set of mountains beyond that Pale Garden will lead you to two Ancient Cities, the second of which has a golden apple in a chest by the city’s central portal. If you don’t feel like fighting your way through life, you could settle down in the Pale Garden biome next to Spawn.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Pale Pillager Outpost: 232, 102 Pillager Outpost: 167, 423
Ancient City 1: 506, -42, 144 Ancient City 1: 394, -45, 448
Ancient City 2: 458, -45, 400 Ancient City 2: 554, -42, 64

16 – Badland’s Trial Chambers

The interior of a Trial Chamber structure in Minecraft
Screenshot by Gameskinny

Every 1.21 Minecraft player needs a good Trial Chambers seed. This one takes place in a Wooded Badlands biome that neighbors a regular Badlands biome filled with Ancient Cities. Take on the Trial Chamber first to test your prowess and gather materials like enchanted books, then use those to craft stronger gear to take on the Ancient Cities and their Wardens.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Trial Chamber 1: 135, -29, 49 Trial Chamber 1: 135, -29, 49
Trial Chamber 2: 137, -32, 230 Trial Chamber 2: 137, -32, 230
Ancient City 1: 592, -42, -262 Ancient City 1: 472, -42, -272
Ancient City 2: 218, -45, -544 Ancient City 2: 464, -45, 154

15 – Easy Ocean Ruins

A Warm Ocean Ruin Cluster partially exposed on a Stony Shores biome in Minecraft
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Animal lovers will adore this Minecraft seed with a set of exposed Warm Ocean Ruins at Spawn. The Stony Shores around the ruins contain both iron and copper, allowing you to make a brush as soon as you find the ruins. I was able to get a Sniffer Egg from the very first ruin I excavated. Hopefully, your luck will be the same!

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Exposed Warm Ocean Ruin Cluster: 344, -182 Buried Treasure: 344, 65, -120
Shipwreck: 485, -276 Ruined Nether portal: 353, -322

14 – Pale Garden over Mansion

A Woodland Mansion beneath a Pale Garden in Minecraft
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Pale Oak trees grow on the roof of this Woodland Mansion. Since the Mansion has been generated partially inside a Pale Garden hill, the Lush Cave underneath it has clipped into its many rooms. You’ll find glow berries, moss, vines, and even small flowering azaleas in most rooms on the Mansion’s right side.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Plains Village: 244, 920 Ruined Nether portal: 237, 649
Ruined Nether portal: 1, 819 Woodland Mansion: -694, 734

13 – Survival Speedrun

A Minecraft Plains Village with a ruined Nether portal
Screenshot by Gameskinny

Sometimes, you just want to get to the End as fast as possible to unlock an Elytra. The generation in this world is perfect for Bedrock players who feel this way due to several Plains Villages, a nearly complete Nether Portal, and a Stronghold not too far from Spawn. Speedrun through these structures to find yourself in the End in just a few in-game days.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Cold Ocean Ruin Cluster: -8, 51 Ruined Nether portal: 197, 227
Underwater ruined Nether portal: 131, 116 Plains Village 1: 200, 248
Plains Village: 645, 85 Plains Village 2: 621, 771
Trial Chamber: 601, -16, 103 End Portal with Two Eyes: 640, 12, 826

12 – Blacksmith Island

A Minecraft island with a Nether portal and a Plains Village with two Blacksmiths
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Swim west from Spawn to come across this Plains and Stony Shore island. For Java players, it will be home to a ruined Nether portal and a Plains Village with two Blacksmiths. Bedrock Players will only have buried treasure scattered around the island’s Stony Shores. However, they will spawn next to a Blacksmith residing in a Savanna Village.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Blacksmith Island: -270, 109 Blacksmith Island: -270, 109
Blacksmith Village: -433, 132 Savanna Village: 149, 236
Ruined Nether portal: -523, 85 Shipwreck: 155, 516

11 – Two Ruin Taiga Village

A Taiga Village with a set of Trail Ruins and a ruined Nether portal in Minecraft
Screenshot by Gameskinny

Two different ruin structures can be found in this Taiga Village. The first is a set of Trail Ruins next to one of the village’s pig pens, while the second is a ruined Nether portal half-buried inside a hill. Since both are almost completely inside the town, you’ll be protected by Iron Golems while you dig them up. This makes this seed perfect for players who want to peacefully unearth ruins without worrying about hostile mobs.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Taiga Village: 108, 396 Trail Ruins: 92, 364
Trail Ruins: 92, 365 Taiga Village 1: 307, 579
Ruined Nether portal: 125, 352 Taiga Village 2: 605, 607
Woodland Mansion: 400, 240 Trail Ruins 2: 907, 813

10 – Windswept Desert Temple

A Minecraft Desert Temple that has combined with a Windswept Savanna biome next to a Desert Village
Screenshot by Gameskinny

Most of the sandstone on the right side of this Windswept Savanna biome comes from the Desert Temple that has merged with it. While the top entrance is unreachable, the front entrance is still usable. The tall base of the Temple makes it possible for you to dig straight into the treasure room if you don’t feel like entering it. While exploring the area around the Temple, you’ll see a Desert Village in front of it and a Pillager Outpost with a Plains Village in the background. Make sure to stop by both villages as they are each home to a Blacksmith.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Desert Village: 53, -388 Windswept Desert Temple: 280, -154
Desert Temple: 233, -357 Desert Village: 252, -196
Warm Ocean Ruin Cluster: 102, -614 Pillager Outpost: 294, 152
Plains Village: 155, 323 Plains Village: 309, 196

9 – Dark Forest with two Mansions

A Woodland Mansion with a room with a glass box of lava in Minecraft
Screenshot by Gameskinny

Since Woodland Mansions are difficult to find near Spawn in Minecraft’s Bedrock edition, this seed with two guaranteed Woodland Mansions is a definite hit! While the second Mansion is good, it’s the first one that steals the show. It is only about 1,000 blocks from Spawn and is home to a rare secret room containing lava and obsidian. Luckily, Java players aren’t left out because they’ll find their own Woodland Mansion and a set of Trail Ruins in the same Dark Forest.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Trail Ruins: 1,122, -701 Woodland Mansion 1: 469, 790
Woodland Mansion: 1,600, -896 Woodland Mansion 2: 1,789, -759

8 – Taiga Outpost guarding Lush Cave

A Minecraft Taiga with a Pillager Outpost and a Lush Cave
Screenshot by Gameskinny

In this Taiga, a Pillager Outpost stands guard over a large Lush Cave. It’s far enough to allow you to sneak into the cave, but close enough to pose a threat still. In addition to the outpost, you’ll have access to a set of Trail Ruins.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Trail Ruins: 95, 29 Trail Ruins: 95, 29
Pillager Outpost: 23, 152 Ruined Nether portal: 5, 133
Lush Cave: 79, 47, 154 Lush Cave: 79, 47, 154

7 – Deep Dark mountain

A Minecraft mountain with a Cherry Grove, a cavern, and a ruined Nether portal
Screenshot by Gameskinny

A Deep Dark biome covers the caverns beneath this mountain. On the walk towards it, you’ll come across a ruined Nether portal and a large cavern dropping down into deepslate and a Deep Dark biome. Continue to explore underground to find two separate Ancient Cities. If you don’t feel prepared to take them on, stop by the Plains Village by the far side of the mountain.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Ruined Nether portal: 227, 22 Plains Village: 223, 191
Plains Village: 251, -434 Buried Treasure: 392, 62, 200
Ancient City 1: 133, -45, -256 Ancient City 1: 118, -42, -289
Ancient City 2: 389, -45, -304 Ancient City 2: 448, -42, -280

6 – Pillager Outpost above a Cavern

A Minecraft Pillager Outpost with a pillar descending into a cavern by a Plains Village
Screenshot by Gameskinny

A cobblestone and dark oak pillar descends from this Pillager Outpost into the cavern below. After defeating the Pillagers, you can use this pillar by lining it with ladders. Walk a few dozen blocks to the southeast to find a Plains Village. Use the villagers and their farms to rest up and gather any materials you might be missing.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Plains Village 1: 388, 359 Pillager Outpost: 215, 152
Plains Village 2: 667, 267 Plains Village: 247, 248

5 – Mushroom Sanctuary

A large Mushroom Island in Minecraft
Screenshot by GameSkinny

Mushroom Islands are one of the safest biomes in Minecraft. This is because hostile mobs cannot naturally spawn on the island’s special Mycelium blocks. So long as you make a bed and keep away from the water at night, you’ll be able to live a peaceful life easily. Just make sure to bring tree saplings with you so you don’t run out of wood.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Plains Village 1: -689, 43 Buried Treasure 1: -568, 60, -120
Plains Village 2: -802, -141 Buried Treasure 2: -552, 58, -168
Mushroom Island: -158, -486 Mushroom Island: -158, -486

4 – Underwater Trail Ruins

A Trail Ruins structure at the bottom of a Minecraft ocean
Screenshot by GameSkinny

Trail Ruins are often found poking above the surface in certain biomes, like Taigas and Birch Forests. However, they can also rarely spawn inside bodies of water. This seed is an extremely special case because Bedrock players will find a set of Trail Ruins at the bottom of a Lukewarm Ocean. Several of the gravel blocks have broken away from the structure, giving the appearance that it is slowly melting away into the water. However, don’t be fooled by its unique exterior. Its underwater appearance is beautiful, but it is one of the most difficult types of Trail Ruins to excavate.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Shallow underwater Trail Ruins: -450, 63, -210 Deep underwater Trail Ruins: -452, 54, -212
Ruined Portal: -639, -365 Buried Treasure: -440, 67, -248
Trial Chambers: -473, -31, -343 Trial Chambers: -473, -31, -343

3 – Meet the Creaking

A giant Pale Garden biome in Minecraft
Screenshot by GameSkinny

The Pale Garden is the newest biome, but also one of the hardest Overworld biomes to find. This seed makes the process easier by having one of the largest Pale Gardens I’ve ever seen only a short walk away from Spawn. While exploring the garden, you’ll come across a Lush Cave hidden within it. Use the cave as a starting point to make your way to a Trial Chamber structure deep underground.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Vast Pale Garden: 46, -255 Vast Pale Garden: 46, -255
Lush Cave: 164, -283 Lush Cave: 164, -283
Trial Chambers: 208, -1, -182 Trial Chambers: 208, -1, -182

2 – Lucky Survival island

Island and quadruple village in Minecraft
Screenshot by GameSkinny

Java players will spawn on a survival island with two Savanna Villages, one Plains Village, and one Desert Village in this seed. The Plains village has a blacksmith, and there’s also an Ocean Monument near the island. On top of that, I discovered two Trial Chambers underneath the island. What a fantastic seed!

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Savanna Village 1: 0,0 Small Warm Ocean Ruin: 44, 99
Savanna Village 2: -160, 16 Buried Treasure: 136, 44, -40
Desert Village: -144, -176 Large Warm Ocean Ruin Cluster: -169, -201
Plains Village: 0, -176 Shipwreck: -236, -344
Ocean Monument: 200, -232 Ocean Monument: 232, 136
Trial Chamber 1: 89, -29, -199 Trial Chamber 1: 89, -29, -199
Trial Chamber 2: 23, -29, 89 Trial Chamber 2: 23, -29, 89

1 – Cherry Valley

A Plains Village next to a lake in the center of a Cherry Grove valley in Minecraft
Screenshot by GameSkinny

One of the safest places to spawn is in a village surrounded by hills or mountains. This seed spawns you in a Cherry Grove valley with a lake and a small village. There’s another village outside the valley, giving you access to a few extra resources. I was also able to locate a Trial Chamber right under the lake if you’re looking for a challenge. Additionally, a small lava fall near the village can be used to create a Nether Portal.

Key Java Locations (X, Z) Key Bedrock Locations (X, Z)
Cherry Grove Valley: Spawn Cherry Grove valley: Spawn
Trial Chambers: 71, -18, 105 Trial Chambers: 71, -18, 105
Plains Village: -368, 64 Plains Village: -364, 168

That’s it for this month’s best Minecraft 1.21 seeds. Check out more Minecraft guides here, including a huge catalog of awesome seeds for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch!


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