Deepslate Diamond Ore
minecraft:deepslate_diamond_oreDeepslate Diamond Ore is the deep variant of Diamond Ore, generating from Y=16 down to Y=-63 and most commonly around Y=-58 to Y=-59. It requires an iron pickaxe or better to mine and drops a single diamond, making it a key target for deep-cave mining expeditions.
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine it?
An iron pickaxe or better is required; lesser tools yield nothing when the block is broken.
What does it drop?
It drops one Diamond per block plus 3-7 experience, or the block itself with Silk Touch. Fortune increases the average yield.
Where does it generate?
It generates most commonly at Y=-58 and Y=-59, ranging from Y=16 down to Y=-63, and also appears within fossils below Y=0.
Is it more common than regular Diamond Ore?
Yes, deepslate diamond ore is actually more common overall since diamonds are more likely to generate at the lower altitudes where deepslate forms.