Exploring the world of Minecraft can be a real joy. There are many biomes to visit that have a variety of different materials that are worth collecting. On top of that, biomes also have some structures that have unique treasures that aren't found normally in other parts of the area.
With the release of the Trails & Tales update, Minecraft players will be able to discover Trail Ruins, buried structures that resemble villages that have been lost to time. Since these ruins tend to be hidden underground, it is important to note what to look for when hunting down Trail Ruins and what biomes they are available in.
Where Are Trail Ruins Located
As stated above, Trail Ruins are typically buried underground. This means that they can be found either underneath dry land or in the water. These ruins are found in very specific biomes as well. This includes Jungles, Snowy Taigas, regular Taigas, Old Growth Birch Forests, Old Growth Pine Taigas, and Old Growth Spruce Taigas.
Regarding the latter three biomes, the indication that these are "Old Growth" biomes is that these typically have taller trees than the average biome. This is meant to say that the trees in these biomes have been growing for a long time, therefor it makes sense that they are as tall as they are.
When coming across Trail Ruins, the typical blocks to look out for is some terracotta sticking out of the ground. However, more significantly, Trail Ruins generate blocks called suspicious sand and suspicious gravel. Seeing these out in the wild is an indication that Trail Ruins are nearby.
What Are Trail Ruins Made Of
Trail Ruins are essentially buried villages of another time. Each structure has a road that is made up of various stone blocks and buildings that are made up of terracotta. Other decorative aspects of the ruin itself are mud bricks, which appear to be the one of the main structural blocks of the various houses and can only naturally generate in these Trail Ruins.
Meanwhile, the Trail Ruins are buried underneath various blocks one would usually see underground like dirt, coarse dirt, gravel, and sand. As noted earlier, suspicious gravel and suspicious sand are key blocks to look out for when looking for Trail Ruins as these generate as blocks that bury other Trail Ruins.
What Treasure Can Be Found In Trail Ruins
Speaking of the suspicious blocks, loot for the Trail Ruins are not found in chests. Instead, breaking suspicious gravel and sand will sometimes net specific objects that are unique to the Trail Ruins. Each potential item has either a 3.6 percent chance of dropping or a 1.8 percent chance for dropping.
Items that have a 3.6 percent chance of dropping out of suspicious gravel or suspicious sand are:
- Blue Dye
- Brick
- Emerald
- Light Blue Dye
- Orange Dye
- Various Candles
- Wheat
- White Dye
- Wooden Hoe
- Yellow Dye
Items that have a 1.8 percent chance of dropping out of suspicious gravel or suspicious sand are:
- Beetroot Seeds
- Coal
- Dead Bush
- Flower Pot
- Gold Nugget
- Hot Armor Trim Smithing Template
- Lead
- Oak Hanging Sign
- Raiser Armor Trim Smithing Template
- Shaper Armor Trim Smithing Template
- Spruce Hanging Sign
- String
- Various Pottery Shards
- Various Stained Glass Panes
- Wayfinder Armor Trim Smithing Template
- Wheat Seeds
The pottery shards and smithing templates that can be found in the suspicious blocks are exclusive to Trail Ruins and will not be found in any other structure. Exclusively in the Bedrock edition of Minecraft, Bricks have a 7 percent chance of dropping while Clay Balls have a 3.5 percent chance of dropping.
Difference From Ocean Ruins
Ocean Ruins have been around longer than Trail Ruins, but there are some similarities between these two structures. They both can be somewhat buried, can generate suspicious blocks that have loot in them, and can come in various shapes and sizes. The obvious difference here is that Ocean Ruins are only found in oceans and no other biomes.
Another difference is that Ocean Ruins are typically smaller and do have chests that players can loot. Depending on the climate of an ocean, ruins will look different in cold oceans and warm oceans. Meanwhile, Trail Ruins are often long, have no chests, and have a similar look regardless of biome presence.
Unlike Trail Ruins, Ocean Ruins also have a chance to spawn with enemies guarding it. Specifically, multiple drowned can surround an Ocean Ruins and go after the player if they go near them. Meanwhile, Trail Ruins are often unguarded and left for the player to explore without much worr y, with exception to natural mobs that may spawn.
Minecraft: Trails & Tales will launch on Java and Bedrock editions of the game sometime in 2023.