Where to Find Music Disc - 13 in Minecraft
A music disc that plays an eerie ambient track when inserted into a jukebox. Features unsettling cave sounds.
Overview
Music Disc - 13 is a music disc in the Music Discs category of Minecraft, and in this guide we cover exactly where to find it and the fastest way to get one. The short answer: to get Music Disc - 13 you find it in Dungeon chests and Ancient City chests, in All Overworld biomes (Dungeons, Ancient Cities). Depth matters here — the relevant Y-level range is various; Ancient Cities: Y -51. Finding Music Disc - 13 is rated moderately difficult (3/5): it takes some preparation, a little exploration, or a specific resource to obtain reliably.
Primary Location
All Overworld biomes (Dungeons, Ancient Cities)
Y-Level
Dungeons: various; Ancient Cities: Y -51
Difficulty
Medium (3/5)
Version Added
1.0
Stack Size
1
Where to Find Music Disc - 13
Music Disc - 13 is associated with All Overworld biomes (Dungeons, Ancient Cities). Vertically it is tied to the various; Ancient Cities: Y -51 range, which is the band you want to be mining or exploring in rather than wandering at random depths. Dungeons are small rooms with mob spawners found underground, identifiable by mossy cobblestone. Lure a Skeleton to shoot at you while standing behind a Creeper. The main non-crafting route is looting it from generated structure chests.
Biomes & Dimensions
- All Overworld biomes (Dungeons, Ancient Cities)
Y-Level Range
Dungeons: various; Ancient Cities: Y -51
Best Way to Get Music Disc - 13
The most efficient method is straightforward — find it in Dungeon chests and Ancient City chests. Ancient Cities in the Deep Dark biome (Y -51) contain various music discs. Play in a Jukebox to hear the ambient, eerie track. Because it is chest loot, the fastest gains come from locating the specific structures listed above and clearing their chests rather than relying on chance encounters. Remember that Music Disc - 13 does not stack, so each one you gather takes a full inventory slot — bring a chest or shulker box if you plan to collect several. Music Disc - 13 has been in the game since the original 1.0 release, so it behaves the same on every up-to-date world and server. Slotted into a jukebox, Music Disc - 13 is a collector's prize as much as a functional item, and its comparator output even lets redstone builders detect when it is playing.
All Methods
- 1Found in Dungeon chests and Ancient City chests
- 2Dropped when a Skeleton kills a Creeper with an arrow
Tips for Finding Music Disc - 13
- Dungeons are small rooms with mob spawners found underground, identifiable by mossy cobblestone
- Lure a Skeleton to shoot at you while standing behind a Creeper
- Ancient Cities in the Deep Dark biome (Y -51) contain various music discs
- Play in a Jukebox to hear the ambient, eerie track
Additional Notes
One of the original two music discs. Known for its creepy, ambient style. Duration: 2:58.
Related Items & Guides
Players hunting for Music Disc - 13 often look for Music Disc - Cat and Music Disc - Pigstep as well, since they share locations, recipes, or a progression path. For full stats and the crafting grid, the dedicated Music Disc - 13 item page has the complete breakdown.
View the Music Disc - 13 item pageFrequently Asked Questions
Where do you find Music Disc - 13 in Minecraft?
Music Disc - 13 is found in All Overworld biomes (Dungeons, Ancient Cities). Found in Dungeon chests and Ancient City chests.
What Y-level is best for Music Disc - 13?
The relevant range is various; Ancient Cities: Y -51. Staying within that band is far more efficient than searching at random depths.
Can you craft Music Disc - 13?
Music Disc - 13 is obtained by looting it from Dungeon chests and Ancient City chests rather than from a standard crafting recipe.
How hard is it to find Music Disc - 13?
Finding Music Disc - 13 is rated moderately difficult (3 out of 5) — it takes some preparation, a little exploration, or a specific resource to obtain reliably.
When was Music Disc - 13 added to Minecraft?
Music Disc - 13 was added in the original 1.0 release and is part of the current 1.21 release.