Minecraft Fossil Finder
Fossil finder accuracyEstimateFind every Fossil on your Minecraft seed — Java 26.2 & Bedrock 1.26.30, any seed, free, no sign-up.
Quick answer: Fossils are buried bone-block skeletons that generate underground in desert and swamp biomes, occasionally laced with Diamond Ore. This finder shows estimated fossil locations for Java and Bedrock.
Where do Fossils generate?
Fossils generate underground beneath desert and swamp biomes in the Overworld, typically below Y 0. They are built from Bone Blocks (with a little Coal Ore) arranged as giant spines, ribcages and skulls, buried in the stone and deepslate.
How do I find a Fossil from a seed?
Enter your seed and the finder marks estimated fossil locations. Open a marker for coordinates and dig down to that X/Z below sea level. Following a cave or ravine to the right depth is often the quickest way in.
What is inside a Fossil, and what about diamonds?
A fossil is a free supply of Bone Blocks for bone meal, plus a little Coal Ore. Because they generate at diamond depth, a fossil occasionally spawns directly against Diamond Ore — the "diamond fossil" the finder flags separately — making the trip doubly worthwhile.
Does the finder work on Bedrock, and why is it an estimate?
Yes — both editions, Minecraft 26.2 (Java) and 1.26.30 (Bedrock). Fossils place as a buried decoration deep underground, so we publish their positions as an estimate rather than an exact percentage on either edition.
Fossil at a glance
| Generates in | Spacing / separation | Version added | Finder accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underground in Desert and Swamp biomes (Overworld), usually below Y 0 | Rare — roughly one per applicable region | Java 1.10 · Bedrock 1.8 | Estimate |
What's inside: Bone Blocks (and some Coal Ore) shaped like spines, ribs and skulls; rare fossils generate touching Diamond Ore
