Deepslate Diamond Ore
minecraft:deepslate_diamond_oreDeepslate Diamond Ore is the deepslate variant of Diamond Ore, found in the deepest layers of the Overworld near bedrock. It is tougher to mine than the stone version but generates more frequently in its narrow height range, making it the most reliable source of diamonds.
Uses
- Diamond — Mining drops one diamond plus experience; diamonds craft diamond tools, armor, enchanting tables, and other key blocks.
- Fortune Yield — A Fortune III pickaxe averages roughly 2.2 diamonds per ore block mined.
- Silk Touch Collection — With Silk Touch, the deepslate ore block itself drops for later smelting or display.
Found In
- Deepslate Layers — Generates from Y = 0 down to Y = -63, most common around Y = -58 to -59.
- Bottom of the World — Replaces regular Diamond Ore wherever deepslate or tuff generates.
Drops
- diamond× 1fortune
- deepslate diamond ore× 1silk-touch
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine Deepslate Diamond Ore?
An iron pickaxe or better. A wooden, golden, or stone pickaxe breaks the block but drops nothing.
Is Deepslate Diamond Ore harder to mine than the stone version?
Yes. It has 4.5 hardness versus 3 for regular Diamond Ore, so it takes longer to break with the same tool.
Does Fortune work on Deepslate Diamond Ore?
Yes. Fortune increases the diamond yield the same way it does on regular Diamond Ore, up to several diamonds at Fortune III.
Where is the best place to mine it?
Around Y = -58 to -59, where deepslate diamond ore reaches its peak generation frequency.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- needs_iron_tool
- ore
- overworld
- blast_resistant