Description
Deepslate Gold Ore is the version of gold ore that appears in deepslate rock deep below the surface and it yields gold when mined and processed. Gold is useful for crafting powered items trading with piglins and making decorative metal blocks that change over time. The deepslate variant places gold veins in darker rough stone which makes finding the metal feel more like a deep expedition treasure hunt. Players exploring low caverns can find deepslate gold ore in veins that sometimes appear near lava pockets and other deep minerals which makes careful mining both rewarding and risky. Gold is also an important ingredient for some redstone related builds and for crafting items like powered rails and clocks which gives it practical importance beyond decoration. Because gold is less durable as a tool material it is often used for specialized components and for trading rather than as a primary tool resource. The presence of gold in deepslate areas helps players who are conducting long term mining campaigns by providing a steady supply of valuable metal that can be smelted and turned into ingots. For survival play it is useful to bring plenty of storage and smelting capacity to process gold ores in bulk and to secure them for future use.
What is Deepslate Gold Ore?
Deepslate Gold Ore is a deep world ore block that generates in deepslate stone and drops raw gold or gold ingots when processed. It is used for crafting certain items and for trading in player economies and with non player characters.
Where to find Deepslate Gold Ore
Deepslate gold ore is found in deep underground areas embedded in deepslate layers. It commonly appears in veins and can be located when exploring deep caves ravines and mine shafts. Because gold is often found near other deep minerals you may encounter it while searching for a mix of resources at low depths.
How to get Deepslate Gold Ore
Mine deepslate gold ore with a pickaxe of iron tier or better to collect raw gold. Smelt raw gold in a furnace or blast furnace to turn it into usable ingots. Take care around lava and ensure you have storage chests and a furnace to process ore near your mining site to save time.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in the Caves and Cliffs update part one 2021
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:deepslate_gold_ore
How to use Deepslate Gold Ore
Use gold from deepslate gold ore to craft decorative metal blocks powered items and to trade with certain mobs. Gold is important for a number of machinery and redstone related items and it is valuable in trading and crafting contexts. Keep a supply of gold ingots for crafting essential components and for exchanges where gold is required.
Recipes for Deepslate Gold Ore
This item cannot be crafted.