Where can I find ancient city?

You can find an Ancient City in the Deep Dark biome, which is a new cave biome in Minecraft that generates closer to the Bedrock level of the world, typically below Y-level 40 or under mountain biomes. The Ancient City always generates at the Y level of -51, and while not every Deep Dark biome has an Ancient City, exploring these biomes increases your chances of finding one, especially when you encounter Sculk blocks.

Understanding Ancient Cities

To find an Ancient City, it’s crucial to understand what they are and where they are likely to generate. Ancient Cities are large structures that feature a very large palace, stretching throughout a Deep Dark biome. They are characterized by the presence of Sculk blocks and other unique features that distinguish them from other biomes and structures in Minecraft.

FAQs About Ancient Cities

General Questions

1. What is the best way to find an Ancient City? The best way to find an Ancient City is to head down to a Y-level of -52 or explore under mountain biomes until you find a Deep Dark biome, then mine or cave through it in hopes of discovering an Ancient City.
2. Do all Deep Dark biomes have Ancient Cities? No, not all Deep Dark biomes have Ancient Cities. While Deep Dark biomes are a prerequisite for Ancient Cities, there is no guarantee that every Deep Dark biome will contain an Ancient City.
3. At what level does an Ancient City spawn? An Ancient City always generates at the Y level of -51.

Biome and Generation

4. What biome is Sculk in? Sculk blocks and their variants can be found in the Deep Dark biome, where they spawn naturally.
5. Can you only find Ancient Cities under mountains? While Ancient Cities are more likely to be found under mountain biomes, they are not exclusively found there. They can generate in any Deep Dark biome, regardless of the overlying terrain.

The Warden and Ancient Cities

6. Is there one Warden per Ancient City? The presence of a Warden is associated with Ancient Cities, but the specifics of Warden spawning and its relation to Ancient Cities are more complex and not strictly one-to-one.
7. What does the Warden drop? A Warden drops a single Sculk catalyst upon death, unaffected by Looting, and 5 experience points if killed by a player or a tamed wolf.
8. Does every Deep Dark biome have a Warden? The Warden is the only mob that currently spawns in the Deep Dark, but it will only spawn if it’s summoned, indicating that not every Deep Dark biome will have a Warden naturally.

Exploration and Strategy

9. How do I find a Deep Dark city? To find a Deep Dark city or an Ancient City, look for the greenish-blue Sculk blocks to identify a Deep Dark biome, and then explore it thoroughly.
10. Can the Warden spawn in peaceful mode? Yes, the Warden can be spawned in peaceful difficulty, which is not typical for hostile mobs in Java Edition.

Additional Tips

11. What biomes are best for finding Ancient Cities? Ancient Cities are generally found in the Deep Dark biome, which can be located below Y-40 to Y-50 or under mountain biomes.
12. What is the best level to find Ancient Debris? The most common location for Ancient Debris is on Y-level 14 in the Nether, where it spawns at the edge of loaded chunks.

Advanced Topics

13. Do multiple Ancient Cities spawn? Yes, multiple Ancient Cities can spawn, although they are still considered rare. The generation mechanics allow for more than one Ancient City to appear, sometimes even conjoined.
14. Can you open the Deep Dark portal? There is a mechanism involving the Warden and a portal in Ancient Cities, but the details of opening or utilizing this portal are related to game mechanics and require specific actions or items.

Mythbusting

15. Is there a Warden dimension? There are discussions and creations within the Minecraft community about a Warden Dimension, offering a new realm to explore with unique challenges and rewards, but this is not a standard game feature as of the last update.