Minecraft mineshaft finder
Enter your seed to list the mineshafts nearest to you, with exact X and Z coordinates, for Java Edition 1.16.5 to 1.21.4.
Structures and search area
Bedrock Edition isn't supported yet
Bedrock places structures and slime chunks differently from Java, so we don't show Java results for a Bedrock world. Bedrock support is coming. Switch to Java to use the map.
Mineshafts in numbers
- 106blocks from 0, 0 to the nearest mineshaft (median)
- 15.8mineshafts per 1,000 × 1,000 blocks
- 0.4%chance in every chunk
- 45/45of our listed results confirmed by the game
Measured with our engine on 10 test seeds, Java 1.21.1, in an area of 8,192 × 8,192 blocks around 0, 0 for each seed.
What is a mineshaft?
A mineshaft is a large network of abandoned underground tunnels with rails. Players explore them for minecart chests, ores and rails. 5 things to look for inside:
- Minecarts with chests on rails
- Rails, including powered, detector and activator rails
- Name tags, golden apples and, rarely, an enchanted golden apple
- Enchanted books and sometimes diamonds
- Cobwebs and cave spider spawners
Watch out: Cave spiders from spawners hidden in cobweb-filled passages. Tunnels often cross big caves and canyons, with plank bridges over open drops.
Where mineshafts generate
Mineshafts generate underground in every Overworld biome except the deep dark. A dark oak version often reaches the surface in the badlands. They are the most common structure in the Overworld.
The map can’t tell you a biome for mineshafts: they are underground, so the surface biome above them says little about where they are.
How far apart mineshafts are
The game rolls a 0.4% chance in every chunk instead of using big regions, which is why mineshafts are so common and often cross each other.
| Measure | Closest seed | Median seed | Furthest seed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest to 0, 0 (blocks) | 61 | 106 | 255 |
| Number in 8,192 × 8,192 blocks | 1,089 | 1,071 | 1,008 |
Engine results for the 10 test seeds, Java 1.21.1. Placement: 0.4% chance per chunk.
The median is a typical seed. Yours can be much closer or further, which is why the finder lists results for your exact seed.
Tips for finding and exploring mineshafts
- Every mineshaft chest is a minecart with a chest on the rails, so follow the tracks.
- Side corridors full of cobwebs hide cave spider spawners.
- Badlands mineshafts are on the surface, and badlands have extra gold ore, so they are an easy place for gold.
How to use the coordinates in game
- Press F3 to see your own X and Z, then head towards the result’s X and Z. Mineshafts are underground; the finder doesn’t give a Y-level, so dig down until you hit the tunnels.
- With cheats on, tap a marker or Copy and run
/tp @s X ~ Z; the~keeps your current height. - The coordinates are the north-west corner of the chunk the mineshaft starts in, the same chunk
/locate structure #minecraft:mineshaftpoints to.
Set “Search near” to your base or the map centre to list mineshafts around a different spot. To see mineshafts next to every other structure type, use the structure finder.
How accurate the mineshaft finder is
We started a real Java 1.21.1 server for 10 test seeds. Our nearest mineshaft to 0, 0 matched the game’s /locate on 10 of 10 seeds, and the game confirmed 45 of the 45 mineshafts we listed. Other versions haven’t been checked against the game yet.
Bedrock Edition: Java only for now
Bedrock uses its own structure placement, which we haven’t rebuilt yet. A Java map would point you to the wrong places, so the finder doesn’t show Bedrock results yet.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a mineshaft in Minecraft?
Enter your world seed above, pick the Java version the world was created in, and the finder lists the nearest mineshafts with exact X and Z coordinates. Every mineshaft chest is a minecart with a chest on the rails, so follow the tracks.
What Y-level are mineshafts at?
Mineshafts are underground; the finder doesn’t give a Y-level, so dig down until you hit the tunnels.
How far away is the nearest mineshaft?
On our 10 test seeds the nearest mineshaft to 0, 0 was 106 blocks away for a typical seed, ranging from 61 to 255 blocks. Your seed can be closer or further, so check the list for your own world.
Does the mineshaft finder work on Bedrock Edition?
Not yet. Bedrock uses its own structure placement. The finder only shows Java results, so it never points you to the wrong place.
How accurate is the mineshaft finder?
We checked it against a real Java 1.21.1 server: the game confirmed 45 of the 45 mineshafts we listed, and our nearest result matched /locate on 10 of 10 seeds.
How do I find my Minecraft seed?
In Java Edition, type /seed in chat. It works in single player even with cheats off; on a server you need operator rights. Text seeds work too: paste them as they are.
Related finders
- Village finderVillages by biome, and how far apart they are.
- Stronghold finderEnd portals, in 8 rings around 0, 0.
- Trial chambers finderVaults, breezes and heavy cores (1.21+).
- Ancient city finderDeep dark cities at Y -51.
- Woodland mansion finderRare dark forest mansions and totems.
- All findersEvery finder on one page.
Mineshafts were added in Java Beta 1.8. Facts from the Minecraft Wiki: Mineshaft.