Deepslate Redstone Ore
minecraft:deepslate_redstone_oreDeepslate Redstone Ore is the deepslate variant of redstone ore, generating in the deeper layers of the Overworld. It requires an iron pickaxe or better to mine and drops 4-5 redstone dust, the core component of redstone circuitry. Like its stone counterpart, it briefly lights up and emits particles when disturbed.
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine deepslate redstone ore?
An iron pickaxe or better is required; lower-tier pickaxes will not break the block.
Why does deepslate redstone ore glow when I touch it?
Interacting with the block puts it into a lit state, emitting light level 9 and red particles until a random tick resets it.
Where does deepslate redstone ore generate?
It generates in place of regular redstone ore below Y=0, most commonly in the deeper batch between Y=-63 and Y=-32.
Does Fortune increase redstone dust drops?
Yes, Fortune III increases the yield to 4-8 redstone dust compared to the base 4-5 drop.