Minecraft 1.19 Ore Distribution
Prior to the release of Minecraft’s 1.18 update, Y-level 12 was the absolute best place for players to mine for ores. That is no longer the case, though, as Caves and Cliffs Part 2 has completely altered ore distributions in Minecraft. For those fans that are trying to determine where they should now look for the materials that they need, details on the new ore distribution can be found in this guide.
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Updated on July 16, 2022, by Anastasia Maillot: Following the release of the Wild Update or the 1.19 Update for Minecraft, the distribution of ores hasn't dramatically changed in the game, even with the addition of the deep dark biome and deep dark cities. That being said, these biomes and their sculk sensors have made mining a significantly riskier task to undertake, especially when players wander extremely deep in the new depths of Minecraft's revamped caves. This guide has been refreshed with more information on each ore for beginner Minecraft players in particular, who might be considering whether or not a certain type of ore is worth their time. Here's how the ores in Minecraft have been distributed following the 1.18 update, and how they continue to be distributed after the 1.19 update.
To speak generally, Minecraft 1.18 saw ores assume a triangular distribution pattern, with their spawn rates increasing and decreasing as players move up and down the Y-levels. This means that the midpoint of an ore’s distribution range is typically the best place to search for that particular ore, as it is where the spawn rate is the highest. Since the release of Minecraft 1.19, this distribution of ores hasn't changed.
The following graphic showcases exactly how this manifests in-game, and
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