How to raid an Ancient City in Minecraft

An Ancient City in Minecraft is regarded as one of the rarest things players can encounter. These underground cities are known to be among the most difficult strongholds in the game due to their formidable guardians - the Warden. The precious loot these structures hide is why so many players descend into the deep dark biomes.

This article will cover everything you need to know before you raid an Ancient City in Minecraft.

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What is an Ancient City in Minecraft?

Explore the eerie Ancient City in Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

An Ancient City is a large underground structure that contains the remnants of a long-forgotten civilization in the game. It is located in the deep dark biomes at Y level -51. Players fight their way to this biome because it contains chests with some items that cannot be found anywhere else.

An Ancient City is the only place to find certain items like the Swift Sneak enchantment, Sculk Catalysts, and Sculk Sensors. The chests in this vast area contain items drawn from specific pools so every iteration might not contain the particular loot you're looking for.

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How to raid an Ancient City in Minecraft

Raid an Ancient City in Minecraft to get some exclusive loot (Image via Mojang Studios)

You can easily raid an Ancient City in Minecraft as long as you prepare adequately before you head out. The first step is to find it. You can do so either by searching deep dark biomes, or by using a tool like the Chunk Base Ancient City finder to get all the coordinates in your world.

Once you have found the Ancient City, you can raid it by looting the assortment of chests scattered throughout the area. Your primary objective while raiding the Ancient City is to make sure that you do not trigger the Warden mob. You can do so by ensuring there are minimal vibrations, to prevent the Sculk Shriekers and Sculk Sensors from activating.

Look for chests throughout the area and loot them to get your hands on some exclusive items like enchanted leggings, disc fragments, and more. Additionally, you should also obtain as much Sculk Catalyst as you can, as this item will allow you to infinitely farm other blocks within the Sculk family.

Despite all precautions and preparations, the best way to survive in an Ancient City in Minecraft is by making sure you have the right tools for the job.

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What is the best gear to raid an Ancient City in Minecraft?

Be sure to prep yourself before heading down the Ancient City in Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

The gear you take to an Ancient City raid can be the difference between scoring some sweet loot and getting demolished by the Warden — a mob so powerful that it can shatter Netherite armor. Here are the essentials you must carry if you plan an expedition to this dangerous area:

• Multiple stacks of wool or carpets - Block off vibrations as you walk on them.
• Shears - Harvest wool from the floor and keep exploring the area if you run out of wool or carpets.
• Hoe - Destroy Sculk Shriekers and Sensors to prevent the Warden from locating you.
• Food - Make sure you have enough food to sustain you throughout the expedition.
• Pickaxe and other essential tools - The assortment of tools that you use.
• Night Vision Potions or Suspicious Stew - Help you evade the darkness effect that the Warden possesses when nearby.

Additionally, make sure to craft or carry a bed with you so you can set your respawn point somewhere near the entrance. This is helpful if you end up dying since it allows you to continue from where you left off.

It is also recommended that you carry some projectiles like eggs or snowballs to throw in the distance and misdirect the Warden. Eggs can hatch chickens which serves as a great direction. Snowballs can also be found in plenty of chests as you explore an Ancient City in Minecraft.

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