How to Find Lush Caves in Minecraft

Lush caves are a captivating addition to Minecraft, introduced in the Caves & Cliffs update, these vibrant underground biomes are filled with unique plant life and rare resources and mobs like glow berries and axolotls. However, locating this biome can be tricky. In this article, we’re going to go over everything you need to know about finding lush caves. From using azalea trees to biomes that contain this biome.

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What Are Lush Caves?

Lush caves were introduced to Minecraft in the 1.18 Caves & Cliffs update. These biomes stand out and are sought after thanks to their resources which include vibrant plant life that can’t be found anywhere else in the game. Additionally, lush caves are home to rare mobs like axolotls and glow squids. They're a pretty recent addition to the game, but they've already become a fan-favorite destination.

Using Azalea Trees to Locate Lush Caves

Azalea trees are your best clue when hunting for lush caves in Minecraft. These trees, which have oak logs and leaves with azalea flowers, can be found on the surface and are natural markers for this hidden biome. When you spot an azalea tree, carefully dig down. You’ll know you're heading in the right direction if you encounter rooted dirt or moss blocks. To avoid falling into the cave, create a small space at moss level and assess the area below before continuing down.

Biomes That May Contain Lush Caves

Lush caves can generate beneath any surface biome, so there’s no specific biome you can look in for better luck. However, players will often look for azalea trees in the badlands or desert since they’re easier to spot. In some cases, lush caves can be partially or fully exposed. Exploring your world with an elytra can help you cover more ground so you can find a lush cave faster. Otherwise, they might spawn pretty far apart.

What to Expect Inside Lush Caves

Inside lush caves, you'll discover a wide variety of plant life, including moss blocks, moss carpet, azalea bushes, rooted dirt, dripleaf plants, glow berries, and more. Passive creatures like tropical fish, glow squid, axolotls, and bats can be found in these caves. If you're specifically on the lookout for axolotls be sure you're looking in even the 1x1 water blocks. Hostile mobs are less common, thanks to the natural light glow berries offer. However, they can still appear in the darker spots of the cave.

Using World Generation Settings to Find Lush Caves

To make finding lush caves easier, you can create a world where this biome is guaranteed. Start by selecting "Create New World" from the main menu, click on "More World Options" to expand additional settings, set the "World Type" to "Single Biome,” and choose "Lush Caves" from the list of biomes. I want to mention, that this will create a world with only one biome, the Lush Caves biome, this is not ideal for those who want a regular playthrough.

Using Seed Commands to Find Lush Caves

Players who want to find this biome without generating a single biome world can use specific seed commands. Look for seeds that were recently shared on forums or social media and are known to have lush caves. Websites like Minecraft forums often list seeds where you can filter certain criteria. When creating a new world, click "More World Options," then enter the seed you found into the "Seed for the World Generator" field. Using seeds allows you to find and explore this biome without having to search for possible hours. You can choose to try and find a lush cave yourself or use coordinated shared by others to find the biome immediately.

Wrapping Up

To find lush caves, focus on finding azalea trees. Be sure to explore every biome and even consider adjusting world generation settings for better odds. Patience is key since these caves are rare but I can say, if you love to build in this game, finding a lush cave is so worth it. Equip yourself with essentials like Ender Pearls and a water bucket so you can safely explore the underground without losing your items.

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This article was written by Brianna Goulet.