$Copper Ore$

Copper Ore

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Copper Ore is an overworld ore that drops raw copper, the sole source of copper ingots. It generates in large veins throughout the Overworld and is especially common in dripstone caves.

3Hardness

3Blast Res.

pickaxeBest Tool

2Tool Tier

noTransparent

noRenewable

Uses

Copper Ingot — Smelt raw copper in a furnace or blast furnace to produce copper ingots, used for blocks, lightning rods, and spyglasses.

Found In

Overworld stone layers — Generates from Y=-16 to Y=112, peaking around Y=48, replacing stone and deepslate.
Dripstone caves — Larger, denser copper veins generate specifically in dripstone cave biomes.

Drops

raw copper× 2–5fortune
copper ore× 1silk-touch

FAQ

What tool do I need to mine Copper Ore?

A stone pickaxe or better. A wooden or gold pickaxe (or bare hands) breaks the block but drops nothing.

Does Fortune affect Copper Ore drops?

Yes. Fortune III can yield up to 20 raw copper per block, averaging around 7.7.

What happens with Silk Touch?

Silk Touch causes the block to drop itself as Copper Ore instead of raw copper.

Where is the best place to find Copper Ore?

Dripstone cave biomes have the largest and most frequent copper veins, though it also generates commonly around Y=48 throughout the Overworld.

Copper Ore

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