Ore Distribution Visualizer
Explore ore spawn probabilities by Y-level across Minecraft versions. Choose an ore and version to see where to mine, then read practical tips below the chart.
Mining Tips for diamond
Diamonds are one of the most valuable resources in Minecraft, used for the strongest tools, armor and enchanting tables. Since 1.18, diamonds are most common at Y=-59 in the deepslate layer.
- Mine at Y=-58 to Y=-53 for the highest chance of finding diamonds
- Use Fortune III enchantment to increase diamond drops (up to 4 per ore)
- Try branch mining or strip mining methods for efficiency
- Cave exploring in deep caves can also be very effective
- Always carry water bucket to deal with lava pockets
Biomes: Diamonds generate equally in all biomes underground.