What is Deepslate in Minecraft?
Deepslate is a type of stone that is found in the deepest parts of the Overworld. It has a dark, grayish black color and a slightly more detailed texture than regular stone, with visible layers. Its main purpose is to be the primary stone type in the deep underground, replacing most of the regular stone below Y level 0. It is noticeably harder and takes longer to mine than regular stone. When you mine deepslate, it drops cobbled deepslate. Players use deepslate and its variants to build structures with a dark, sturdy, and serious look. It is the foundation for a whole family of building blocks, including bricks and tiles, making it a very versatile material for builders who like a darker color palette.
How to get Deepslate in Minecraft
The only way to get the smooth deepslate block is by smelting cobbled deepslate in a furnace. To get cobbled deepslate, you need to go mining deep underground. Deepslate starts to appear around Y level 8 and completely replaces stone below Y level 0. You can find it everywhere in the bottom half of the world. You will need at least a wooden pickaxe to mine it, but it will take a very long time. It is best to use a stone pickaxe or better. When you mine a deepslate block, it will drop a block of cobbled deepslate. If you want the smooth deepslate block itself without having to smelt it, you must mine it with a pickaxe that has the Silk Touch enchantment. This will drop the deepslate block directly.
How to use Deepslate in Minecraft
The main use for the smooth deepslate block is for building and crafting. As a building block, its dark, clean texture is perfect for creating modern houses, imposing castles, or strong foundations. It looks great when paired with lighter blocks like quartz or birch for a high contrast design. As a crafting ingredient, deepslate is very versatile. You can use it in a stonecutter or crafting table to create a whole family of deepslate blocks. This includes deepslate bricks and deepslate tiles, as well as stairs and slabs for both of those variants. This allows you to create very detailed and cohesive builds using only materials from the deepslate family. It is a fantastic and abundant building material for anyone who spends time mining in the deep dark.
How to craft Deepslate in Minecraft
Furnace
What can Deepslate make in Minecraft
No items can be crafted.