Hey everyone! As a longtime Minecraft player who's spent countless hours trying to beat my personal best times, I've always been fascinated by the world of speedrunning. There's something incredibly thrilling about optimizing every second, knowing exactly where to go, and using the game's own quirks to your advantage. Over the years, I've tested dozens of seeds, and I'm excited to share with you my personal rundown of the most incredible, game-changing seeds for 2026. Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to shave seconds off your record or a complete beginner wanting to see what the fuss is about, these seeds offer a fantastic entry point into this high-speed, pulse-pounding way to play.
Let's dive right in!
10. Snowy Speed And A Glitched Portal (1.21)
Seed: -8724539567136308488
This seed is like a winter wonderland express ticket to the End! I spawn in and immediately feel the chill—a snowy village is practically on my doorstep. My first move is always to craft a boat (or just sprint) over to the coordinates (291, 63, -829). This frosty hamlet isn't just scenic; it's a resource goldmine with a blacksmith and, most importantly, plenty of beds to... borrow. I always grab at least five for the big fight.
The real magic happens at (83, -9, -1610). Here, I find a glitched End portal that's already active and ready for me to jump straight through. No Eyes of Ender needed! It feels like finding a secret backstage pass. If I'm feeling nervous about the bed method, there's a handy Trial Chamber right nearby at (170, 19, -1598) to gear up. This seed is perfect for a clean, fast run that relies on a brilliant world generation quirk.
9. The Village Pool (1.21)
Seed: 281475037711136
Talk about a lucky spawn! This seed plops me right in the middle of a taiga village that feels like it was built for speedrunners. I can't believe my eyes—there are three blacksmith buildings right from the start. But the real kicker? Just a stone's throw away is a lava pool with gravel, which means I can use the bucket method to create a Nether portal for free, saving precious early-game resources.
Once I'm in the Nether, the path is straightforward. I head to the buried Fortress at (-320, 60, 278) to trade with Piglins for Ender Pearls and hunt Blazes for their rods. Then, it's a quick hop to the End portal at (-543, 11, 1588). With the beds I swiped from the village, the Ender Dragon doesn't stand a chance. This seed is all about efficient, logical progression with minimal detours.
8. The Hidden Treasure (1.16.1)
Seed: 8722833245086318634
This seed is like opening a birthday present within the first ten seconds of the game. I spawn, take a few steps, and dig at (-39, 43, 185) to find buried treasure! The loot is insane: 16 iron, 3 gold, 2 diamonds, and 2 TNT. This immediate resource injection completely changes the early game, letting me skip the tedious wood-and-stone phase.
From there, I boat over to an underwater lava pool at (-55, 11, 284) to build a quick Nether portal. The Nether in this seed is equally generous, featuring a nearby Bastion for Piglin bartering. To reach the Stronghold, I use Obsidian found in the Bastion to build a portal at (-21, 38, 182) in the Nether. I just need to remember to have about 11 Eyes of Ender ready to activate the End portal. This seed is a masterclass in resource stacking.
7. The Quadruple Buried Fortune (1.21)
Seed: -1033926557
If you're new to speedrunning and want a seed that's forgiving and full of practice opportunities, this is it. I spawn with a savanna village in sight, but the land around me is littered with not one, but four buried treasure chests. I can plan a route that hits several of them, ensuring I'm decked out in iron and gold before I even say hello to the villagers.
The convenience continues at (257, 63, 42), where a lava pool lets me build a Nether portal. And get this—that portal spawns me directly above a Nether Fortress! No more endless searching in terrifying lava oceans. The End portal itself is at (1277, 11, -858) and does require Eyes of Ender, making it a perfect beginner-friendly seed that teaches the core loop without relying on glitches.
6. Spawning In A Bastion And Fortress (1.16.1)
Seed: 8802654848425114236
This seed is the definition of momentum. From spawn, I dash into the ocean, grab flint from gravel, and immediately uncover buried treasure at (-54, 46, 105) with 11 iron, 5 gold, and 4 diamonds. I then sail south to an underwater lava pool at (-39, 11, 250) for a lightning-fast Nether portal build.
The Nether welcomes me with a Bastion for Piglin trading, and once I have Ender Pearls, I can use them to propel myself toward the nearby Fortress at (75, 67, -146). The final leg involves building a portal in the Nether at (180, 48, -250), which drops me right inside the Stronghold. This seed feels like a perfectly choreographed dance from one structure to the next.
5. Putting The Word Speed In Speedrun (1.12.2)
Seed: 4973628407607760032
Now we're getting into the legendary territory. This seed is famous in the community and is used for achieving runs under two minutes. The strategy is mind-bogglingly simple yet requires precise execution. After spawning, I run to (-1515, 80, 146), dig down, and perform a carefully practiced fall directly into the Stronghold.
The goal is to land in cobwebs to survive, grab a bow along the way, and then use a version-specific glitch. In Minecraft 1.12.2, if you cancel the Ender Dragon's knockback and shoot an arrow with the right timing, it one-shots the dragon. That's right, a single arrow! This seed is pure, unadulterated tech and glitch exploitation, and mastering it is a huge badge of honor.
4. To Hell And Back (1.16.1)
Seed: 2984198431426858954
The name says it all. I spawn and am immediately faced with a perfect choice: turn left for a village with beds, or turn right for a ruined portal that comes with enough Obsidian and a Flint and Steel to light it. It's a speedrunner's dream dilemma—which essential resource do I grab first?
The blessings don't stop. The Nether portal spits me out right next to a Bastion for Ender Pearl trading. The best part? I don't even need to find a Fortress for Blaze Rods. By building a return portal in the Nether at (-100, 33, 174), I enter the Overworld directly inside the Stronghold's portal room, and the frame is already complete! This seed eliminates so many traditional hurdles.
3. A Brisk Trip To The Nether (1.17.1)
Seed: -3294725893620991126
Efficiency is key here. I spawn in a village that contains 26 obsidian across two blacksmith buildings. That's enough for a full Nether portal without any mining! I can be in the Nether in under a minute. After a bit of navigation, I build a portal at (4, 45, 178) in the Nether, which takes me to a very special Stronghold.
This seed features a glitched End portal generated across a chunk border. The result? I can jump straight into the End without placing a single Eye of Ender. I just use the beds from the starter village to take down the dragon. It's a run that completely bypasses the need for Blaze Rods and Ender Pearls, which feels almost like cheating!
2. The Double Blacksmith Portal (1.16.5)
Seed: 8398967436125155523
This seed feels meticulously designed. I spawn facing a village, which provides beds, iron gear, and six obsidian from the first blacksmith. Then I discover a second blacksmith with more obsidian, and it's intersected by a ruined portal! The game is practically handing me a lit Nether portal on a silver platter.
In the Nether, I head to (-139, 41, 104) and build a portal over the lava. This brings me back to the Overworld inside the Stronghold's portal room, which has a naturally complete portal frame. The route is so optimized that with practice, times around two minutes are totally achievable. It's incredibly satisfying to run.
1. The Record-Holding Glitched Seed (1.16.1)
Seed: -6405782700478242821
And here it is, the crown jewel. This seed is legendary, having held world records for over a year. The luck starts immediately: I spawn within 20 blocks of a nearly complete ruined portal with just enough Obsidian and Flint and Steel to finish it. This portal takes me inside a Bastion, where I can get geared up and collect Ender Pearls.
Then, by going to (-99, 90, 182) in the Nether and building a portal, I'm transported right into the Stronghold's portal room. The pièce de résistance? The End portal has activated frames despite missing Eyes of Ender, thanks to a world generation glitch. This means I can enter the End without ever crafting a single Eye, skipping the Blaze hunt entirely. It's the perfect storm of glitches and optimal generation, and mastering it is the ultimate speedrunning flex.
So there you have it, my top picks for Minecraft speedrun seeds in 2026! From beginner-friendly practice worlds to glitch-exploiting record holders, there's a seed here for every ambition. The beauty of Minecraft speedrunning is that it turns this vast, open sandbox into a intricate puzzle with a timer. Each of these seeds is a unique solution to that puzzle. I highly recommend giving them a try—who knows, you might just beat your personal best, or even discover a new optimization. Happy running, and may your portals always spawn you in the right place! ud83cudf89