Minecraft: The Best Level For Diamonds In 2024

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Diamonds are the strongest and rarest resource to have in , and since it is used for crafting numerous tools, it's best to have as many in hand as possible. Diamonds are also considered the standard currency in several multiplayer servers, so using them to trade for Mending books or other items can save you a lot of time. Therefore, it is crucial to know where you can mine Diamonds efficiently.

Since the Caves and Cliffs update for , the level where players can mine Diamonds have changed drastically. Additionally, with the recent 1.20 update, it is slightly tricky to figure out the precise location where players can find Diamonds. The levels above Y:-58 and the depths below until Y:-61 also generate an abundance of Deepslate Diamond Ore. For maximum efficiency when hunting for Diamonds, it is recommended that you focus on these levels.

You can mine Diamonds from two types of blocks: Diamond Ore and Deepslate Diamond Ore. You will likely mine most Diamonds from the Deepslate Ore, which can be time-consuming as it has 1.5x the Hardness of normal Stone. So the deeper you go, the more time it will take to mine Diamonds from Deepslate blocks. However, if you have the Efficiency Enchantment on your pickaxe, you will be able to mine Diamonds faster in .

After digging down to Y:-53, the most optimal way to find Diamonds is by using the «branch» or «strip» mining technique in . This method is carried out by mining two blocks — one at eye level and the one beneath — in a straight line and then branching off into other tunnels. Furthermore, there are multiple forms of strip mining. Check out the video below from Eyecraftmc on YouTube for some great strip mining techniques:

You can repeat the strip-mining process at slightly higher