In the pixelated realms of Minecraft, coal stands as a crucial resource, providing the energy needed to illuminate the darkest corners and power various contraptions. This guide will walk you through the process of crafting coal ore, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your adventures.
How to Get Coal Ore in Survival Mode
Acquiring coal ore in Survival mode involves mining it with a specific enchanted tool. Let’s explore the step-by-step process to add this invaluable item to your inventory.
1. Find a Block of Coal Ore
The journey begins with locating a block of coal ore, which is commonly found between 4 and 15 blocks below the ground in large deposits. For our example, let’s embark on a mining adventure into a mountain to uncover the hidden coal ore.
2. Hold a Pickaxe with Silk Touch
Mining coal ore requires a pickaxe enchanted with Silk Touch. Choose from the following pickaxes:
Ensure the chosen pickaxe is enchanted with Silk Touch, as this is essential for successfully obtaining coal ore. Using any other tool will not yield the desired result.
3. Mine the Coal Ore
The mining process depends on the version of Minecraft you’re playing. Follow these instructions based on your platform:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left-click and hold on the block of coal ore.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap and hold on the block of coal ore.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, left-click and hold on the block of coal ore.
- For Education Edition, left-click and hold on the block of coal ore.
Continue mining until the block breaks, revealing a smaller block of coal ore floating on the ground.
4. Pick up the Coal Ore
Swiftly collect the coal ore before it disappears. Once in your possession, it will appear in your hotbar. Coal ore is a highly useful item, so be sure to keep it in your inventory for future use.
Command for Coal Ore
For those who prefer a quicker method, the /give command in Minecraft is the solution. For Java Edition versions 1.13 and above, use the command:
/give @p coal_ore 1For Java Edition versions 1.8 to 1.12, use:
/give @p coal_ore 1 0Supported Platforms
Coal ore is available across various platforms, including Java Edition, Pocket Edition, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
