Minecraft Ore blocks are rare veins embedded into the Stone and Netherrite under the surface of your Minecraft world. Some of these Ore blocks are rare than others, and some of them can only be found in specific biomes or within a specific range of height. In the guide below, we go over each ore, where you can find it, and what the height range for the Ore is.
Note: Any Ore with more than one row has different ranges in different biomes. For example, Gold can be found far more often in Badlands Biomes than others.
Overworld
| Ore Block | Biomes | Max Height Range | Best Height Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal | All | 5 - 131 | 5 - 52 |
| Copper | All | 5 - 192 | 5 - 96 |
| Diamond | All | 5 - 15 | 5 - 12 |
| Emerald | Mountains | 5 - 32 | 5 - 29 |
| Gold | All | 5 - 33 | 5 - 29 |
| Gold | Badlands | 5 - 79 | 5 - 29 |
| Iron | All | 5 - 63 | 5 - 54 |
| Lapis Lazuli | All | 5 - 33 | 13 - 17 |
| Redstone | All | 5 - 15 | 5 - 12 |
Nether
| Ore Block | Biomes | Max Height Range | Best Height Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz | Any | 10 - 125 | 10 - 114 |
| Gold | Any | 10 - 116 | 15 - 95 |
| Ancient Debris | Any | 10 - 119 | 13 - 23 |
Note: This information is current up to the first half of the Caves & Cliffs Update, titled Minecraft 1.17. These levels will change for the second half of the Caves & Cliffs Update, titled Minecraft 1.18.
Did you know we've got the list of some of the Best Seeds in Minecraft for the latest update? Check out our list here at Best Minecraft 1.17 Seeds.
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Where to Find All Ores in Minecraft 1.17
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