Description
Deepslate Redstone Ore is the deep world variant of redstone ore and it provides redstone dust when mined which is a key component for creating circuits and powered devices. The deepslate form places the redstone veins inside heavy dark stone which gives players an atmospheric mining experience and a striking contrast when the bright red veins are revealed by torch light. Redstone is essential for players who want to automate tasks create contraptions and build complex redstone logic. In deep underground zones redstone ore often appears in veins that can extend across many blocks and gathering redstone from these veins can support long term experimentation with mechanical designs. The deepslate variant behaves like normal redstone ore in terms of drops and activation but the deep setting often encourages players to design robust power systems that handle the challenges of low light and complex terrain. When redstone ore is triggered by walking on it or by hitting it it briefly lights up which can also be used as a low level light source and as a feedback signal in adventure maps. Collecting redstone from deepslate redstone ore supports building powered farms transportation networks and hidden doors and the presence of the ore deep underground underscores the connection between exploration and technical advancement in the game.
What is Deepslate Redstone Ore?
Deepslate Redstone Ore is a deep world ore block that spawns in deepslate and drops redstone dust when mined. It is the deep variant of normal redstone ore and is used extensively in crafting and in building electrical style systems in the game.
Where to find Deepslate Redstone Ore
Deepslate redstone ore generates in low layers of the overworld embedded in deepslate bands. Players exploring deep caves and ravines near bedrock level will encounter redstone veins which are often found in clusters and can be followed to locate more deposits. The deep terrain and lava that can be present in these areas means exploration requires caution and preparation.
How to get Deepslate Redstone Ore
Mine deepslate redstone ore with an iron tier pickaxe or better to collect redstone dust. Use the fortune enchantment on your pickaxe to increase redstone yield and bring torches and blocks for bridging and covering lava. Clearing a path and lighting the area helps prevent mob spawns while you gather redstone for your projects.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in the Caves and Cliffs update part one 2021
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:deepslate_redstone_ore
How to use Deepslate Redstone Ore
Redstone dust from deepslate redstone ore is used to build wiring circuits powered devices and logic gates that automate many game processes. Use redstone to make farms automatic to move items and to control doors traps and lighting systems. Keep a stock of redstone dust to prototype and iterate on redstone devices and to power persistent contraptions in your base.
Recipes for Deepslate Redstone Ore
This item cannot be crafted.