Minecraft Dimensions: Overworld, Nether and End
Minecraft generates three dimensions from the same world seed, each with its own terrain, biomes and structures. Learn how to reach them, compare coordinates and explore each dimension on your seed.
How many dimensions are in Minecraft?
In the versions supported by this map, a standard Minecraft world has three dimensions: the Overworld, the Nether and the End. Each is generated from the same seed but has its own biomes, terrain, structures and way to enter.
| Dimension | How to enter | What to find |
|---|---|---|
| Overworld | Start a new world or return through a portal | Villages, oceans, mountains, caves and strongholds |
| Nether | Build and light an obsidian portal | Lava seas, fortresses, bastions and five Nether biomes |
| End | Activate a stronghold End portal | The ender dragon, outer islands and End cities |
The Overworld
The Overworld is where players begin. Its surface ranges from oceans and forests to deserts and mountains, and cave biomes can generate beneath a different surface biome. In modern Java versions, the world spans Y -64 to 320. Villages, ancient cities and strongholds are among its generated structures.
The Nether
The Nether is reached through an obsidian portal. It has five biomes, lava seas, fortresses, bastions, fossils and ruined portals. A bedrock ceiling lies near the top of the dimension. Look for a fortress if you need blazes or nether wart, and prepare for hostile mobs and dangerous terrain.
The End
A stronghold contains the End portal. Once it is activated, it leads to the central island and the ender dragon. After the fight, End gateways provide access to the outer islands. End cities generate there, and some have ships containing an elytra.
Overworld and Nether coordinates
One block of horizontal travel in the Nether corresponds to eight in the Overworld. Divide Overworld X and Z by eight to find the corresponding Nether position; multiply Nether X and Z by eight for the reverse. Y is not scaled. For example, Overworld 1,600, -800 corresponds to Nether 200, -100. Use the coordinate converter for another location.
Build linked portals close to the converted coordinates. The game searches for an existing portal near the corresponding position, and another nearby portal may be selected. Test the connection in both directions.
Map each dimension on your seed
- Open the seed map and enter your seed.
- Select the Java version your world was created in.
- Choose Overworld, Nether or End and enable the layers you want to explore.
- Click a marker to read its coordinates and check the location in game.
Custom and future dimensions
Data packs and mods can add or change dimensions, so their generation may differ from a vanilla map. New game features announced after the versions listed in the selector are not represented until the map supports them.
Frequently asked questions
Does each dimension use a different seed?
The dimensions in a world use the same world seed, but each applies different generation rules.
Can I use the same coordinates in the Nether?
The same numbers name a position in each dimension, but corresponding Overworld and Nether positions use the 8:1 horizontal scale. The End has its own coordinate space.
Can the map show all three dimensions?
Yes. Pick the dimension in the map controls and select a supported Java version. Available biome and structure layers depend on the dimension and version.