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Mine diamond ore at y=-58 in Minecraft 1.18+ using an iron_pickaxe.

28|5|Updated Jun 24, 2025
Search Tags:#pathfinding#minecraft#diamond mining#tool crafting#survival strategy#ore targeting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thevibeworks/claude-code-docs --skill mining
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mining
Source: https://github.com/thevibeworks/claude-code-docs/tree/main/content/github/cwc-workshops/agent-battle/skills/mining
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thevibeworks/claude-code-docs --skill mining

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Diamond mining becomes frustrating and wasteful when ore levels are misunderstood, the wrong blocks are checked, or tools are misused, causing mined attempts to yield nothing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Correct diamond height targeting: Focuses diamond ore search around y ≈ -58 in Minecraft 1.18+, replacing obsolete guidance from earlier versions.
  • Block-type awareness: Guides searching for both deepslate_diamond_ore and diamond_ore since deepslate variants dominate below y=0.
  • Tool requirement for successful drops: Ensures the use of an iron_pickaxe so diamond ore yields diamonds instead of dropping nothing, with clear crafting guidance.
  • Efficient traversal strategy: Recommends descending quickly with go_near (pathfinder dig-straight-down) and relocating after exhausting a vein to avoid tunneling the same corridor.

Quick Start

Use the mining skill to help your agent locate diamond ore by descending to around y=-55, using an iron_pickaxe, searching for both diamond ore variants, and relocating once a vein is exhausted.

Frequently Asked Questions about mining

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What is the best y level to find diamond ore in Minecraft 1.18+?▼

Diamond ore in Minecraft 1.18+ is found most efficiently around y = -58. Searching at this depth targets the updated world generation where diamond veins are most concentrated below y=0.

Why am I not getting diamonds when mining diamond ore blocks?▼

Mining diamond ore without an iron_pickaxe drops nothing. You must use an iron_pickaxe or better to successfully harvest diamonds from diamond_ore and deepslate_diamond_ore blocks.

How do I locate diamond ore variants efficiently in survival mode?▼

Locate diamond ore efficiently by descending to y=-55 with go_near, then search for both diamond_ore and deepslate_diamond_ore. Relocate horizontally after exhausting a vein to avoid mining empty tunnels.

Do I need to search for deepslate_diamond_ore differently than regular diamond_ore?▼

Searching for deepslate_diamond_ore uses the same method as regular diamond_ore, but you must check both variants below y=0. Deepslate_diamond_ore dominates the deeper layers in Minecraft 1.18+.

What should I do when a diamond vein is exhausted during survival mining?▼

When a diamond vein is exhausted, you should relocate horizontally to a new search area. This prevents wasted turns and zero-yield attempts from tunneling the same empty corridor.

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