The Deep Dark biome in Minecraft is a subterranean biome found deep underground in the Overworld, usually below Y-level 0, near bedrock level (around Y: -51). It is most likely to generate under mountainous areas or plateaus, especially under the new mountain biomes such as grove, snowy slopes, frozen peaks, jagged peaks, or stony peaks. The biome does not generate under oceans, rivers, or swamps. To find the Deep Dark biome:
- Look for mountainous or plateau regions on the surface as these often indicate the presence of a Deep Dark biome below.
- Use the F3 debug screen in-game to check for surface biomes and explore caves that are under mountainous areas.
- Once underground, explore at low Y-levels (below 0 and closer to bedrock) in caves beneath these mountains.
- The biome is recognizable by unique Sculk blocks such as Sculk Veins, Sculk Sensors, Sculk Catalysts, and Sculk Shriekers.
- Using Night Vision potions can help since the biome is very dark.
An Ancient City structure, exclusive to the Deep Dark biome, generates at about Y-level -52 and below. Deep Dark can be explored carefully to avoid triggering Sculk Shrieker traps that can summon the Warden mob. In summary, searching near and below mountain biomes at low underground Y-levels is the best approach to find the Deep Dark biome in Minecraft.
