Minecraft: How To Efficiently Mine For Netherite

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Introduced back in the summer of 2020, the Nether update completely changed this fiery area in Minecraft. With the addition of new biomes and blocks, a whole new world was available for exploration.

Related: Minecraft: Guide To Every Nether Biome

In addition to new biomes, we were also introduced to netherite. This is the strongest material in the game but can be difficult to find. Netherite comes from ancient debris, a rare ore that takes a while to find. In this guide, we are going to go over the best ways to mine for ancient debris and get your own netherite.

Updated February 12, 2022, by Jacqueline Zalace: With the recent release of the 1.18 Caves and Cliffs Update, Minecraft has more content than ever. Along with new biomes and blocks, there are more ways to die, which means that you definitely need a set of netherite armor. We’ve updated this guide with additional ways to obtain netherite that do not involve using TNT; an item that requires a lot of gunpowder. Additionally, we’ve added how much netherite you will need to make a fully powered beacon from this expensive material.

Ancient debris can generate in any biome at every level. Although you can find ancient debris close to the roof of the Nether, it is the most common between Y=8 and Y=22. Between these levels, you can find chunks of between one and three ancient debris.

To get to this depth, mine a staircase downwards until you are at the correct level. While doing this, be cautious of any lava lakes that may be below you. Do not mine directly down; instead, go downwards at an angle, so you can control where you step.

This ore will replace blocks of netherrack, basalt, and blackstone that are not exposed to the surface. This means that you will never find