Java and Bedrock 1.20–1.21 · 3 min read

A biome expedition: bring home the resources you need

It is more profitable to go for a biome with a specific list of replenishable resources. Brought seedlings, propagules and base blocks make it possible not to repeat a long journey for each tree.

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Mountain valley with a river and a cave entrance on the slope
Illustration: mountain valley with a river and a cave entrance on the slope. This is an artistic scene, not a snapshot of a specific server.

Take what you can grow at home

In the jungle, pick up seedlings, cocoa beans and several logs of a tropical tree: cocoa grows on the side of such a log, and not on any wood. For a large tree you will need a square 2×2 of seedlings. Reference: Minecraft Reference: biomes.

In a dark forest, bring at least 4 dark oak seedlings: one alone will not grow. Bring propagules from the mangrove swamp; from the cherry grove - seedlings. Do not fill all the cells with logs, leaving the house without planting material.

Scheme: what to bring instead of an extra stack of logs
Author's diagram for guidance; not a game shot.Scroll the diagram horizontally.Open full-size diagram

Mark your route with coordinates

Write down the house in the format "Top world, X, Y, Z". On the surface, north decreases Z, east increases X. The map helps you see the coast, but does not store all the measurements and elevations.

The boat is comfortable along rivers and oceans; for mountains, prepare a staircase. In snowy areas, leather boots allow you to stand on loose snow. Place an intermediate bed only if you agree to move the spawn point.

Recording coordinates and road signs are described in the manual: Maps and signposts: make your world easier to navigate.

Checking the result at home

Plant the first harvest before the next expedition. Place cocoa on a brought log, dark oak - in a square of four seedlings, give the trees space on top. This is a test of reproduction, not a request to stock up on any material at random.

Searching for a rare biome using someone else's seed is pointless without matching the edition, version and settings. If command is valid, use locate in the copy of world; In the main walkthrough, save the coordinates of the discovered area.

If world allows searching for command, use your edition's syntax: Locate a structure or biome and plan your route.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum amount of dark oak to carry?

Four seedlings for planting 2×2; It's better to have a reserve over them.

Will cocoa land on the oak tree?

No, you need the side of a tropical tree log.

Are all resources dependent on the starting biome?

No, many plants can be grown at home under the right conditions.

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