Description
Deepslate Emerald Ore is the rare deep world counterpart of emerald ore and it appears embedded in deepslate in mountainous deep regions. Emeralds are a valuable trading currency with villagers and they are prized for their role in trading and decoration. The deepslate form emphasizes the rarity of emeralds by placing them within dense dark stone that demands exploration of the most challenging underground areas. Because emeralds are scarce and do not behave like other ores that spawn in wide bands they are often found in single blocks or small clusters which makes each discovery important to the player. The deepslate setting gives map makers and builders an atmospheric way to show hidden wealth deep in mountain caves and in specialized mining zones. Players who search for deepslate emerald ore often plan careful expeditions into fragile terrain using scaffolding lighting and cautious tunneling to avoid falls and encounters with hostile mobs. When found an emerald can be used immediately for trading with villagers to obtain enchanted books rare tools and other valuable items that help progression. The visual appeal of emeralds sitting in dark deepslate makes them easy to highlight when building showcase displays for rare finds. Because emerald ore is tied to villager trading the discovery of deepslate emerald ore is especially useful in survival play where access to trades can significantly change how a player acquires rare items and enchantments.
What is Deepslate Emerald Ore?
Deepslate Emerald Ore is a special resource block that spawns in deepslate stone and yields emeralds when mined. It is rarer than many common ores and is primarily valuable for trading with villagers and for decorative uses. The deepslate variant places emeralds in a darker more dramatic stone context.
Where to find Deepslate Emerald Ore
Deepslate emerald ore appears in deep cave systems and mountain related underground zones where deepslate layers extend into the terrain. Players exploring deep mountain caves or isolated underground pockets in the mountain regions have the best chance of encountering deepslate emerald ore. Because the ore is rare it may require extended exploration or careful strip mining in the right biomes to uncover.
How to get Deepslate Emerald Ore
Mine deepslate emerald ore with an iron pickaxe or better to obtain emeralds. Bring appropriate tools food and lighting for deep expeditions and consider protection against falls and mob attacks. When you find emerald ore collect it carefully and avoid breaking nearby blocks that could release lava or cause a collapse. Using the fortune enchantment on your pickaxe can increase the yield from a single block in some cases.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in the Caves and Cliffs update part one 2021
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:deepslate_emerald_ore
How to use Deepslate Emerald Ore
Emeralds from deepslate emerald ore are primarily used for trading with villagers to obtain enchanted books tools and useful items. Use them as a currency to speed up access to rare items and to obtain supplies that help survival. Emeralds can also be displayed as rare collectibles and used in decorative builds to show wealth and achievement.
Recipes for Deepslate Emerald Ore
This item cannot be crafted.