Minecraft, the ever-evolving world of blocks and adventures, introduces a new treasure in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I – deepslate iron ore. This guide will walk you through the steps, complete with screenshots and easy instructions, on how to craft this valuable resource in Survival mode.
How to Get Deepslate Iron Ore in Survival Mode
Obtaining deepslate iron ore in Survival mode involves mining it with a specific set of tools. Let’s explore the process step by step.
1. Find a Block of Deepslate Iron Ore
Deepslate iron ore is not just lying around; you need to venture into the new cave systems introduced in the update, deep underground and below a y-coordinate of 0, to uncover this precious material. Here’s a glimpse of what a block of deepslate iron ore looks like:
2. Hold a Pickaxe with Silk Touch
Mining deepslate iron ore requires the right tool. Equip yourself with a diamond, iron, stone, or netherite pickaxe. However, there’s a catch – the pickaxe must be enchanted with Silk Touch. Without Silk Touch, you won’t be able to collect deepslate iron ore.
3. Mine the Deepslate Iron 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 deepslate iron ore.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap and hold on the deepslate iron ore.
- For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, left-click and hold on the deepslate iron ore.
- For Education Edition, left-click and hold on the deepslate iron ore.
Keep mining until the block breaks, revealing a smaller block of deepslate iron ore floating on the ground.
4. Pick up the Deepslate Iron Ore
Swiftly collect the deepslate iron ore before it disappears. Once in your possession, it will appear in your hotbar. Deepslate iron ore is a valuable resource, so ensure it’s safely stored in your inventory for future use.
Command for Deepslate Iron Ore
For those seeking a quicker method, the /give command in Minecraft is the solution. For Java Edition versions 1.17 and above, use the command:
/give @p deepslate_iron_ore 1
For Pocket Edition, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10, and Education Edition, use:
/give @p deepslate_iron_ore 1 0
Supported Platforms
Deepslate iron ore is available across various platforms, including Java Edition, Pocket Edition, Xbox, PlayStation, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
