How to survive in a bad Minecraft seed?

When you create a new world in Minecraft, the game progressively generates a completely unique world that has an alphanumeric seed code. Furthermore, the game can spawn you anywhere in the new world that was generated. Hence, there are a few instances when the game spawns you in an extremely bad location in a world, making it difficult for you to survive the first few days.

Certain tips and tricks can help you survive in a bad seed spawn in Minecraft.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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Tips and tricks to survive in a bad Minecraft seed

Do not sprint

Try not to sprint or jump when finding initial resources (Image via Mojang Studios)

Always remember that the moment you spawn in a new world in Minecraft, your character will start using the 10 hunger points provided. When you run, mine, or jump, these hunger points deplete even more quickly.

Hence, if you spawn in a bad seed and want to find useful resources, try not to run or jump too much since it will quickly reduce hunger and make you vulnerable. Since there won't be enough food on the way, you can also starve to death.

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Do not hesitate to eat raw or rotten meat

Eat raw meat or rotten flesh to survive for a while before finding resources (Image via Mojang Studios)

When you struggle to find a tree or a decent cave to spend the horrific first night in Minecraft, you will encounter mobs. Some of these mobs, like rabbits, sheep, cows, and even zombies, can drop raw meat or rotten flesh.

Although eating this raw meat or rotten flesh is not recommended, you can do so in dire situations, especially if you can't find any tree. These uncooked and rotten food items might give you a hunger effect, but they can still be used to replenish the hunger bar. While there are many other best foods in Minecraft, rotten flesh and raw meat can help you survive the first few days.

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Increase render distance to find useful resources

Increase render distance to find better biomes (Image via Mojang Studios)

When you spawn in a bad seed that has no tree or cave to start with, you are forced to find resources in a nearly endless map. Wandering around and hoping for a tree to pop up is dangerous since you will never know whether you will find one in minutes or hours.

Hence, the best way to look for resources is to head to the top of a hill and increase the game's render distance. This will let you see far-off places and spot trees, structures, or any terrain generation of use. If you PC is powerful enough, you can also try Minecraft Distant Horizons mod to increase the game's render distance beyond limits.

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Keep dirt blocks for quick getaways and hiding at night

Keep dirt blocks for towering up or creating a safe cabin (Image via Mojang Studios)

Even if you don't find a tree in a bad Minecraft seed, you can gather other blocks like sand and dirt. These blocks can be of great use while surviving since you can use them to tower up or create a cabin where you can keep yourself safe from hostile mobs during nighttime.

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