Introduction: The Strangest Sounds in Minecraft

Minecraft is a game known for its peaceful landscapes, calming music, and endless creativity. But hidden deep within the game, there are two records that stand out from the rest—Disc 11 and Disc 13.

Unlike other music discs that play pleasant melodies, these two records are disturbing, eerie, and filled with unsettling sounds.

• Disc 13 is a creepy, echoing soundscape filled with cave noises, heavy breathing, and distant, strange sounds.
• Disc 11 is even more terrifying—filled with the sound of a player running, scribbling something, and then… a terrifying end.

What do these discs mean? Why are they in the game? And most importantly, who is the person in Disc 11?

Let’s break down the mystery.

1. What Are Music Discs in Minecraft?

Music discs are rare items found in dungeons, bastions, and ancient cities. Most of them play simple, atmospheric music tracks.

However, two discs—Disc 11 and Disc 13—don’t sound like music at all. Instead, they tell a story, one that many believe reveals a terrifying truth about Minecraft’s lore.

Let’s start with Disc 13.

2. Disc 13: The Sound of Something Watching

When played, Disc 13 begins with echoing cave noises, as if someone is deep underground.

Then, we hear:

• Footsteps on stone—a player walking inside a cave.
• The sound of an arrow being fired—but from where?
• Water dripping, echoing eerily in the dark.
• Sudden silence… and then the disc cuts off.

What Does It Mean?

Disc 13 sounds like a player exploring a cave, possibly looking for resources. The sound of an arrow being shot suggests that they were attacked. But by what?

Many believe this record tells the story of a lost player, one who ventured too deep and never returned. Some even suggest that the sounds might hint at Herobrine, watching from the shadows.

But as creepy as Disc 13 is, Disc 11 is much worse.

3. Disc 11: The Sound of Panic

Disc 11 is different from all other records. It’s damaged, and when played, it doesn’t play music—it plays terror.

Here’s what we hear:

• Heavy breathing—as if someone is running.
• The sound of flint and steel—they are trying to light something.
• Scribbling on paper—as if taking notes frantically.
• More running—faster now, as if something is coming.
• A sudden, loud static noise… then silence.

What Happened to the Person?

The ending suggests that something caught them. But what?

Many players believe that Disc 11 and Disc 13 are connected, telling the story of a lost explorer who went too deep into a cave, only to be hunted by something unknown.

But the real mystery? Who recorded these sounds?

4. Theories About Disc 11 and 13

There are many theories about what these discs mean. Here are some of the most popular ones:

1. The Last Moments of a Player

The simplest theory is that these records capture the final moments of a Minecraft player. They went exploring, heard strange noises, ran, tried to escape… but something got them.

The sounds of writing suggest they were documenting their findings, possibly trying to warn others.

But they failed.

2. The Work of an Ancient Civilization

Some believe that the discs are recordings left behind by an ancient race that once lived in Minecraft’s world.

This civilization could have been the builders of Strongholds, Ruined Portals, and Ancient Cities—before they mysteriously vanished.

Perhaps Disc 11 is their last recording before something wiped them out.

3. The Warden’s First Victim

With the introduction of the Deep Dark and the Warden, some now believe that Disc 11 captures the first person to ever encounter the Warden.

• The scribbling? They were writing down notes about the creature.
• The flint and steel? Trying to create light to see in the darkness.
• The running? Trying to escape.
• The static at the end? The Warden finding them.

If this theory is true, Disc 11 isn’t just a record—it’s a warning.

5. The Secret Clue in Disc 5

In Minecraft 1.19, a new record was added—Disc 5—found in Ancient Cities.

When played, Disc 5 contains:

• The sounds of an ancient, abandoned city.
• A portal opening—but to where?
• A terrifying, monstrous noise at the end.

Some believe that Disc 5, Disc 11, and Disc 13 are all connected—telling the story of an ancient disaster that destroyed a lost civilization.

If that’s true…

Then maybe whatever caused that disaster is still out there, waiting.

6. Conclusion: A Mystery That Will Never Be Solved?

Mojang has never officially explained the meaning behind Disc 11 and 13. The developers leave it as a mystery, letting players create their own theories.

But that only makes it scarier.

Next time you find one of these records in a dungeon, ask yourself:

• Who recorded these sounds?
• What were they running from?
• And why did they never make it out?

Maybe, just maybe…

The answer is still hiding somewhere in the game.