Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore
minecraft:deepslate_lapis_oreDeepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore is the deepslate variant of Lapis Lazuli Ore, dropping several lapis lazuli per block. It generates across the entire Overworld wherever the deepslate layer forms, evenly alongside the stone version.
Uses
- Lapis Lazuli — Mining drops 4-9 lapis lazuli, used at the enchanting table alongside experience levels and as a dye.
- Fortune Yield — A Fortune III pickaxe can push the average yield to around 14 lapis lazuli per block.
- Silk Touch Collection — With Silk Touch, the deepslate ore block itself drops instead of lapis lazuli.
Found In
- Deepslate Layers — Generates evenly from Y = -64 to Y = 64, with a denser batch centered near Y = 0.
- All Overworld Biomes — Not biome-restricted; found wherever deepslate or tuff generates.
Drops
- lapis lazuli× 4–9fortune
- deepslate lapis ore× 1silk-touch
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore?
A stone pickaxe or better. Wood and gold pickaxes break it without dropping anything.
How much lapis lazuli does one block drop?
Between 4 and 9 without enchantments, and noticeably more with a Fortune-enchanted pickaxe.
Is Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore rarer than the stone version?
No. It generates just as commonly, simply replacing the stone variant wherever deepslate forms.
What is lapis lazuli used for besides dye?
Its main use is at the enchanting table, spent alongside experience levels to enchant items.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- needs_stone_tool
- ore
- overworld
- blast_resistant