Moss Ruins Data Pack FAQ
17 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I find a Moss Ruin?
Use the command /locate moss_ruins:moss_ruins to get the coordinates of the nearest structure, then travel there. Moss Ruins spawn naturally in Birch Forest and Old Growth Birch Forest biomes, so you can also explore these biomes on foot to stumble upon them.
What's the difference between a Moss Ruin and a Ruined City?
A Moss Ruin is a small single structure with one chest containing basic early-game loot. A Ruined City is a much larger complex made up of multiple Moss Ruins clustered together, offering better loot including the chance to find Iron, and can serve as a ready-made base.
Can I find Moss Ruins in biomes other than Birch Forest?
No, Moss Ruins only generate in Birch Forest and Old Growth Birch Forest biomes. They will not appear in other biomes.
What kind of loot should I expect from a Moss Ruin chest?
Early-game loot includes foods for sustenance, useful blocks for building, and emeralds for trading with villagers. Ruined Cities have better loot tables with a chance at Iron and other more valuable items.
Is it worth visiting multiple Moss Ruins in one trip?
Yes, visiting multiple ruins in succession can yield more resources and give you more options for settling down. The guide 'Exploring Multiple Ruins in One Trip' covers efficient routes and strategies.
Can I use a Ruined City as my main base?
Absolutely—Ruined Cities are designed with this in mind and provide good starting shelter, multiple chests of loot, and existing structures you can modify or build upon.
Do Moss Ruins generate in old worlds or only new ones?
Moss Ruins will generate in newly explored chunks of any world, including old worlds. You only need to venture into biomes you haven't visited before.
Are there any hostile mobs inside Moss Ruins?
The data pack does not add new mobs to Moss Ruins, so you'll only encounter standard Minecraft mobs. Ruins themselves are not inherently dangerous, though you should prepare for normal cave and structure exploration hazards.
Can I disable Moss Ruins if I don't want them in my world?
Yes, you can uninstall the data pack from your world folder, or disable it in your world settings if your launcher supports data pack toggling.
Do Moss Ruins affect performance or lag?
Moss Ruins are optimized structures and should not cause noticeable performance issues. If you experience lag, it's more likely due to other factors like render distance or chunk loading.
What does the Moss Ruins Data Pack do?
It generates mossy ruin structures in overworld biomes, adding explorable decaying architecture with loot and ambience. Moss Ruins are common structures found throughout the Birch Forest and Old Growth Birch Forest.
What structures does the Moss Ruins Data Pack add?
It adds two new structures: the Moss Ruin and the Ruined City. Ruined Cities are filled with small ruins and can be a great starting base.
What loot can I find in Moss Ruins?
Inside a Moss Ruin you can always find a chest with decent starting loot for the early game , such as foods, blocks , and emeralds for trading. The loot inside a Ruined City is much better, and if you are lucky you can even find Iron right away.
Where do Moss Ruins spawn?
Moss Ruins are common structures found throughout the Birch Forest and Old Growth Birch Forest biomes.
How do I locate a Moss Ruin?
You can use the command /locate moss_ruins:moss_ruins to locate them.
What commands does the Moss Ruins Data Pack add?
It adds seven commands: /function moss_ruins:load, /function moss_ruins:place_container/house_barrel, /function moss_ruins:place_container/house_chest, /function moss_ruins:place_container/outside_chest, /function moss_ruins:replace_voids_for_wool, /function moss_ruins:replace_wool_for_voids, and /function moss_ruins:tick.
Can I use a Ruined City as a base?
Yes, Ruined Cities are filled with small ruins and can be a great starting base. The loot inside a Ruined City is also much better than in a single Moss Ruin.