
Just place the water next to the lava source, and the water will convert the lava blocks on top of the pool to obsidian. This can help the player get to ores above lava. This can also be done by placing water at both ends of a 3×1 hole. Dig a 2×2 hole and place water in two opposing corners and now they have infinite water. Two buckets allow the player to create an infinite water source to replenish their water supply. Lava is highly dangerous and becomes quite common on lower levels, so remember to bring two water buckets when mining. If they spend lots of time underground, they may want to bring resources for a more sophisticated base with. Carving out a safe room containing furnaces, a crafting table, a bed and a chest might be well worth their time. This also helps them to recover their items if they die. If players are prone to losing the way back or simply want to be more safe, try marking their path with torches or another unique block, such as signs, wood planks or wool. Swords have less attack than a trident, but much more durability, a bow is very good for range, and has a good durability, but as you are in a closed area, it may not be as good, and a trident can be both ranged and melee with a lot of attack power. Some good weapons are a sword, trident, or bow, as these provide the best attack or the best durability. A shield is also a good way to protect yourself in the dark. Without a weapon, the player will be defenseless from the large number of mobs that spawn in the darkness underground. Getting lost in a cave without food may result in starvation. Another good thing to bring to the nether is a piece of gold armor, as that will keep the piglins from attacking.

Also it is a good idea to know the coordinates of your portal, so that you don't get lost. If you are mining in the nether, it is often good to bring a few fire resistance potions, as well as all the previous things, other than a bed (Because beds explode in the nether). If the player is looking for obsidian, then they need to have a diamond pickaxe. Also, if the player has spare iron, it's recommended to bring iron pickaxes instead of stone pickaxes as they mine faster and have higher durability. A clock is also very helpful because you can tell when it is daytime so that you can safely return to the surface. One must also make sure to bring two or more stacks of sticks, as they can quickly be crafted into a pickaxe, torch, sword, etc. The player may want to bring a bed if they are spending several days underground, so they do not have to go back to their house to sleep. It is helpful to bring food, wood, coal, torches, weapons, and a water bucket. Once they have located their desired layer, they can begin mining using one of the techniques listed below. The player can even find and stand on the uppermost layer of bedrock, then climb up 6 blocks. (Mining at this layer ensures that the floor remains intact if they pour water).


The player can also look for lava pools, all air between Y=-63 and -55 are turned to lava during world generation. Using the debug screen (F3) ( Java Edition exclusive) or coordinates ( Bedrock Edition setting) is the easiest way to find the player's altitude. The single best layer for mining is highly debated and is not agreed on. Generates exclusively in the mountains biome.Ĭan be found below y=16, but are most common at y=-59.Ĭan be found below y=16, but is most common at y=-59.Įxcluding lava lakes, can be found below y=-53, but is less common below y=-60.Ĭan be found at all y levels in blobs of 1-14, only in the nether.Ĭan be found between y level 10-117 in all biomes, only in the nether.Ĭan be found between y=8 and 119, but is most common between y=8 and 22, only in the nether.ĭue to being the safest layers to mine where all ores exist in reasonable quantities (especially diamond), layer 10 to 15 are usually considered the best area in which to start mining. In the badlands biome, it is also generated between y=32 and 256.Ĭan be found below y=64, but is most common in y=0.Ĭan be found above y=-16, but are most common in y=236. More common in the dripstone caves biome.Ĭan be found below y=32, but is most common in y=-16.

See also: Altitude § Natural resources and altitude and Ore § Availability ResourceĬan be found above y=-1, but is more common in y=95 and 136.Ĭan be found above y=80 and below y=72, but is most common at y=15 and 232.Ĭan be found between y=-16 and 112, but is most common at y=48.
