
Diamond Pickaxe
minecraft:diamond_pickaxeThe Diamond Pickaxe is the cheapest tool capable of mining obsidian (and the gate to Netherite). 1561 durability matches the diamond family; pair with Unbreaking + Mending for an endgame mining setup. Crafted from three diamonds and two sticks, it reaches mining level 3 and can extract obsidian, ancient debris, crying obsidian, and netherite blocks.
Compatible Enchants
Tags
- mining
- tier_diamond
FAQ
How do I make a Diamond Pickaxe?
Craft it with three diamonds across the top row and two sticks down the middle column of a crafting table. It also appears as loot in End Cities, Bastion Remnants, and Trial Chambers.
What can a Diamond Pickaxe mine?
As a mining-level-3 tool it can break everything lower tiers can, plus obsidian, crying obsidian, ancient debris, respawn anchors, and netherite blocks.
How much durability does it have?
1561 uses in Java Edition. You can extend that with Unbreaking, refill it with Mending, or repair it on an anvil using diamonds.
Which enchantments can it take?
Efficiency, Fortune, Silk Touch, Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing. Fortune and Silk Touch are mutually exclusive on the same pickaxe.
Can I upgrade it to Netherite?
Yes. Use a smithing table with a netherite upgrade template and a netherite ingot; enchantments carry over and durability increases.

