If there is a lot of lava in your way, a water bucket may be handy to create easy paths. Sometimes Caves can be absolutely massive, and it’s easy to spot Diamond Ore with so much visibility. This way you’ll find Diamonds and be less likely to get burned to a crisp.Īn effective (and fun) method of finding Diamonds is to explore Cave systems. To stay safe, be sure to stay above these layers.
Lava frequently appears between layers 4-10. It can be found in veins as large as 8 blocks of Ore. To check what layer you're on, check the Y value on your map (F3 on PC and FN + F3 on Mac). These are the various way to find diamonds and diamond ore in Minecraft:ĭiamond Ore frequently appears between layers 5-16, but it is most abundant on layer 12. With a Iron or Diamond Pickaxe in hand (and a plethora of Torches), it’s time to search for some Diamonds. A Wood, Stone, or Gold Pickaxe won’t do the trick as you’ll simply mine through the Diamond Ore and no Diamonds will be produced. To mine a Diamond, you’ll need an Iron or Diamond Pickaxe. Before you start on your adventure, know that you need the right tools to get the job done.
