Note: Please use a
{{Structure}} template, and specify every type of block that generates here.An Ancient City is a generated structure found in the Deep Dark, harbouring loot chests containing items that cannot be found anywhere else. It is made up of long corridors with wool floors, which prevent vibrations. As well as some smaller ruins of to the side of the main corridors, which contain 1-2 loot chests. The central point of the entire structure features a large rectangular structure, which resembles a Warden's head. The central structure also contains reinforced deepslate. Reinforced deepslate is currently unobtainable in survival mode.
Structure
The city features a massive palace-like structure that stretches throughout the biome. Unique blocks (Such as Reinforced Deepslate) as well as different forms of Deepslate can be found here. The loot which can be found in the chests, currently contain several useful items for exploring the ancient city, such as snowballs and the new enchantment; Swift Sneak.
Blocks
Trivia
- The pillars that the redstone lamps are a part of contain Sculk Sensors and water.[1]
- It is the only place where you could find soul sand, soul soil and basalt generating naturally in the overworld.
Gallery
- Warden x ancient city sneak peak.jpeg
A warden within an ancient city.[2]
- First Image Leading To A Very Scary Snapshot.jpeg
The first image in the build up to the very scary snapshot.[3]
- Second Image Leading To A Very Scary Snapshot.jpeg
The second image in the build up to the very scary snapshot.[4]
- Third Image Leading To A Very Scary Snapshot.jpeg
The third image in the build up to the very scary snapshot.[5]
- Fourth Image Leading To A Very Scary Snapshot.jpeg
The fourth image in the build up to the very scary snapshot.[6]
- Fifth Image Leading To A Very Scary Snapshot.jpeg
The fifth image in the build up to the very scary snapshot.[7]
- Sixth Image Leading To A Very Scary Snapshot.jpeg
The sixth image in the build up to the very scary snapshot.[8]
- Seventh Image Leading To A Very Scary Snapshot.jpeg
The seventh image in the build up to the very scary snapshot.[9]
- Eighth Image Leading To A Very Scary Snapshot.jpeg
The eighth image in the build up to the very scary snapshot.[10]
- Ninth Image Leading To A Very Scary Snapshot.jpeg
The ninth image in the build up to the very scary snapshot.[11]
- Tenth Image Leading To A Very Scary Snapshot.jpeg
The tenth image in the build up to the very scary snapshot.[12]
Concept artwork
Some concept art in this gallery was originally made for the Caves & Cliffs update.
Environments
Notes
References
- ↑ "Interesting. These lanterns have sculk sensors inside of them, implying that the civilization who built the cities actually harnessed sculk as a power source! #WildUpdate #DeepDark #Minecraft #DeepDarkHype" – @gaspoweredpick on X, February 17, 2022
- ↑ "warden x ancient city sneak peak" – @Cojomax99 on X, February 15, 2022
- ↑ "Tiny @_LadyAgnes was flower picking when she fell into a huge cave opening. She survived (thankfully)! When she opened her eyes, she saw only…" – @henrikkniberg on X, February 17, 2022
- ↑ "...darkness. Deep darkness. The darkest of deeps. The deepest of darks. It was a biome. She took a step forward, and heard a mysterious clicking sound coming from..." – @HeartlessMoesh on X, February 17, 2022
- ↑ "...a glowing set of tendrils. On a block. Ew. The tendrils responded to each of her tiny steps (because she's tiny Agnes). Out of nowhere, a zombie! She slayed it, but noticed..." – @iAnna_na_na on X, February 17, 2022
- ↑ "...a bubbling charge sprouted from the sparkling, spongey ground below her. It moved, almost with a life of its own, until it found a place to settle and spread out, near..." – @gnembon_mc on X, February 17, 2022
- ↑ "...a wall of deepslate. The spongey block made a cry of anguish as she mined it. Ding! Tiny @_LadyAgnes received enchanting points! She had no remorse. Until..." – @_Ulraf_ on X, February 17, 2022
- ↑ "...she watched a vibration travel from her to the tendril block to a mass of boney appendages. On a block. Also ew. They shrieked! Tiny @_LadyAgnes shrieked! She heard..." – @SeargeDP (Michael Stoyke) on X, February 17, 2022
- ↑ "...something rumbling beneath her. A growl. Tiny @_LadyAgnes was hungry. But wait, this wasn't her stomach! She ran in circles, scared. The shrieks continued, until..." – @Badgerisi on X, February 17, 2022
- ↑ "...something began digging up from the ground nearby. Tiny @_LadyAgnes froze. The creature stood up. Tiny @_LadyAgnes didn't dare move. The creature leaned forward, and..." – @wChiwi on X, February 17, 2022
- ↑ "...sniffed?! Could it not see her? Oh no! Of COURSE Tiny @_LadyAgnes was wearing Flower Forest ™️ perfume today! The creature charged! Tiny @_LadyAgnes screamed, and..." – @kingbdogz on X, February 17, 2022
- ↑ "...woke up! Exhilarated, Tiny @_LadyAgnes pulled out her laptop, opened up http://minecraft.net, and downloaded the Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot, available now!" – @Cojomax99 on X, February 17, 2022

