Lapis Lazuli
minecraft:lapis_lazuliLapis Lazuli is a deep-blue mineral required to enchant items at an enchanting table and a major source of blue dye. It is obtained by mining lapis ore with a stone pickaxe or better, which drops 4-9 pieces per block and generates most frequently around y-level -2. It can also be looted from mineshafts, shipwrecks, and village temples, or traded for from cleric villagers.
FAQ
How do I get lapis lazuli?
Mine lapis ore with a stone pickaxe or better to receive 4-9 pieces per block, best found around y-level -2. It can also be looted from mineshafts, shipwrecks, and village temples, or bought from cleric villagers.
How much lapis does enchanting cost?
Each enchantment attempt at an enchanting table costs 1, 2, or 3 lapis lazuli depending on which of the three options you choose.
What colors can lapis make?
Lapis crafts directly into blue dye, and combines with other dyes to produce cyan, light blue, magenta, and purple.
Is lapis lazuli renewable?
Yes, primarily through trading emeralds with cleric villagers, though mining remains the fastest source.
Does Fortune affect lapis drops?
Yes. Fortune increases the yield from lapis ore significantly, with Fortune III allowing a single block to drop up to 36 pieces.