Major Minecraft updates usually bring a lot of new features. What is not so common is that they modify the game structure in terms of already known elements. And that is precisely what happened with the Caves and Cliffs update . Since then, the distribution of Ore has changed , which affects the heights to find Diamonds or other minerals. Today we will tell you what the ideal heights are to continue mining effectively.
Changes to Minecraft ores since version 1.18
In a nutshell, what the update did was add more layers of height to the game. And that means both layers above ground and below ground, which means the world in general is much bigger. But of course, what was previously at a certain height has now changed its position . And it affects all Ore, although there are more drastic changes for certain minerals.
The best heights to find ores in Minecraft right now
Below we leave you with a table that will make it very easy for you to determine where to currently find the most important materials in the game .
| Mineral | Height at which it appears | best height to get it | Block |
| Coal | Above 0 | Between 95 and 136. Buried or underwater | |
| Copper | Between -16 and 112 | 48. Stalactite Cave Biome | |
| Lapis lazuli | Between -64 and 64. However, below -32 or above 32 it cannot be generated exposed to the air. | -1 | |
| Iron | Between -64 and 320 | Between 15 and 232 | |
| Gold | Between -64 and 256 | Between 32 to 256 | |
| Redstone | Between -64 and 16 | -59 | |
| Diamond | Between -64 and 16 | -59 | |
| Emerald | Between -16 and 320. Mainly in mountainous terrain | 236 |
The important thing about this table is that you know how to interpret it . We are always talking about averages between the ranges included. But you should keep in mind that outside of these ranges, you will not find the materials. On the other hand, remember that for each material it is necessary and/or advisable to be prepared in a specific way. For example, for coal a wooden pickaxe will suffice. However, for copper you will need a stone one. With the iron pickaxe we can do everything .