Redstone Ore
minecraft:redstone_oreRedstone Ore is the primary source of redstone dust, generating deep underground in the Overworld. It briefly lights up and emits particles when stepped on or struck, revealing its glowing "lit" state before fading back to its dormant texture.
Uses
- Redstone Dust — Mining without Silk Touch yields 4-5 redstone dust per block, boosted to as much as 8 with Fortune III — the primary way players stock up on dust for wiring, repeaters, and pistons.
Found In
- The Overworld (deep underground) — Generates most commonly around Y=-64, with a second smaller distribution reaching up to Y=15; found in all Overworld biomes, including a deepslate variant near the bottom of the world.
Drops
- redstone× 4–5fortune
- redstone ore× 1silk-touch
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine Redstone Ore?
An iron pickaxe or better. Mining with wood, stone, or gold tools breaks the block without dropping anything.
Does Fortune affect Redstone Ore drops?
Yes. Fortune I-III increases the dust yield, up to about 8 dust per block at Fortune III.
Why does the ore glow sometimes?
Walking on it or hitting it triggers its lit state, emitting light level 9 and particles for a few seconds before it returns to its normal, unlit texture.
What does Silk Touch do to Redstone Ore?
It drops the ore block itself instead of dust, letting you relocate or display the block intact.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- needs_iron_tool
- overworld
- ore