Ultimate Guide to Raiding Minecraft 1.19 Ancient Cities

TLDRLearn how to find and raid ancient cities in Minecraft 1.19, including tips on avoiding the dangerous warden and collecting valuable loot.

Key insights

Ancient cities generate in the deep dark biome, which is always underneath mountain biomes.

To find ancient cities, mine down to y-level -52 in the deep dark biome underneath a mountain biome.

Ancient cities have a central structure that resembles a portal and contains treasure rooms.

Use wool blocks to block skulk sensors and avoid triggering shriekers in the ancient cities.

Flying with elytra and drinking night vision potions can help you navigate and avoid the warden in the ancient cities.

Q&A

Where can I find ancient cities in Minecraft 1.19?

Ancient cities generate in the deep dark biome underneath mountain biomes.

How do I avoid the warden in the ancient cities?

Fly with elytra and drink night vision potions to avoid the warden's attacks.

What kind of loot can I find in the ancient cities?

Ancient cities contain various types of loot, including music discs, enchanted items, and unique items like the recovery compass.

How do I raid the ancient cities without triggering the shriekers?

Block skulk sensors with wool blocks and crouch to avoid triggering shriekers.

What are the key structures in the ancient cities?

The ancient cities have a central structure that resembles a portal and contains many treasure rooms.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Minecraft 1.19 introduces ancient cities, which generate in the deep dark biome underneath mountain biomes.

04:52To find ancient cities, mine down to y-level -52 in the deep dark biome underneath mountain biomes.

11:13Use wool blocks to block skulk sensors and avoid triggering shriekers in the ancient cities.

15:34Fly with elytra and drink night vision potions to avoid the warden's attacks in the ancient cities.

16:54Ancient cities contain various types of loot, including music discs, enchanted items, and unique items like the recovery compass.