Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore — Minecraft block

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore drops 4-9 lapis lazuli for enchanting and blue dye in deep caves.

Block ID minecraft:deepslate_lapis_ore
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore is the deepslate variant of lapis lazuli ore, found in the same underground range as regular lapis ore between Y=-64 and Y=64, with the richest band near Y=0. Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore appears when the ore vein crosses the deepslate layer, so the dark gray base makes the cobalt-blue flecks easier to notice in deep caves and strip mines. A stone pickaxe or better is required; mining without the correct tool destroys the drop.

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore drops 4-9 lapis lazuli when mined normally, while Fortune can increase the yield and Silk Touch preserves the ore block itself. Lapis lazuli is consumed by enchanting tables at 1-3 pieces per enchantment and also works as the main blue dye for wool, glass, candles, terracotta, concrete powder, and many color mixes. Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore takes longer to mine than regular lapis ore, so a Fortune pickaxe is the practical choice unless the player wants the ore texture for a storage room or museum wall.

Mining guide

How to mine Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Search near Y=0

    Mine deep caves or branch tunnels around Y=0, where lapis ore generation is strongest within the Y=-64 to Y=64 range.

  2. 2

    Bring a stone pickaxe or better

    Use at least a stone pickaxe because Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore drops nothing when broken with the wrong tool.

  3. 3

    Use Fortune for resources

    Break Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore with Fortune when the goal is lapis lazuli, because the normal drop is 4-9 pieces.

  4. 4

    Use Silk Touch for the ore block

    Mine Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore with Silk Touch when the goal is a decorative ore block for storage rooms or displays.

Tool note

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore is not craftable; mining or Silk Touch collection is the intended source.

Used in crafts

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore generate?

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore generates in the lapis ore range from Y=-64 to Y=64, with the strongest concentration near Y=0 when the vein is in deepslate.

What tool mines Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore?

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore needs a stone pickaxe or better. Mining Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore with the wrong tool drops nothing.

How much lapis lazuli does Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore drop?

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore normally drops 4-9 lapis lazuli. Fortune can increase the amount, while Silk Touch drops the ore block itself.

Can Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore be crafted?

Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore cannot be crafted in vanilla Minecraft. Players obtain Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore by mining it naturally or using Silk Touch.

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