What biomes do the archeology dig sites spawn in?
The excavation camps generate in three specific biomes: deserts, taigas, and dark forests. Each of these biomes has its own distinct camp layout designed to fit the surrounding terrain.
Why are no dig sites spawning in my existing world?
Structures only generate in brand-new chunks, so you need to travel to unexplored desert, taiga, or dark forest areas that you have never loaded before. You can also run /datapack list in chat to make sure the pack is actually enabled for that specific world save.
How to spot desert dig sites easily?
Desert excavation areas are built to blend right into the surrounding sand, making them easy to walk past during the day. Searching at night makes them much easier to find because the lit campfires stand out clearly beside the fences and tents.
Best way to find dark forest archeology camps
Dark forest camps spawn deep inside the biome where thick tree canopies block your view from above. Instead of scouting from high ground or flying over the treetops, walk underneath the canopy and watch for campfire light and tent structures.
What do the taiga dig sites look like?
Taiga excavation camps generate among the tall trees and are marked by worn dirt paths running through the site. Look for clearings with campfires and tents tucked into the forest floor.
Where is the loot hidden in the archeology camps?
Loot is tucked away around the excavation areas and camp structures rather than sitting right out in the open. Check thoroughly around the tents, fences, paths, and dug-out pits before moving on.
Does this add new blocks or crafting recipes?
No, the camps are constructed entirely out of vanilla blocks like fences, campfires, dirt paths, and colored tent blocks. You do not need to learn any new recipes or use custom modded tools to explore them.
Can I locate dig sites with commands?
Yes, if commands are enabled in your world, type /locate structure and look through the tab-complete suggestions for the dig site entries. Running the command will give you the coordinates to the nearest desert, taiga, or dark forest camp.
Do players need this installed on their client to join a server?
No, because it is a data pack that uses vanilla blocks and world generation, it only needs to be active on the server. Friends can join with a completely vanilla client and still see and loot every camp.
Does this work with terrain and biome mods?
It works alongside most world generation mods with no noticeable lag, as long as vanilla desert, taiga, and dark forest biomes still spawn in your world. Mods that completely remove or replace those vanilla biomes with custom ones may prevent the camps from appearing there.