Emerald Ore is special because it shines bright green. As you mine, you’ll see these colorful rocks, different from other ores. Emeralds are valuable for trading with villagers and making strong tools in Minecraft.
This article will guide you through the simple process of getting these special green gems. When you mine underground, having the right tools for Emerald Ore is important.
Our article will share easy mining tricks and the tools you need for success. Join us as we explain the simple steps to get Emerald Ore in Minecraft.
How to Get Emerald Ore in Survival Mode:
Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to add this precious gem to your inventory:
Locate a Block of Emerald Ore:
Seek out the Mountains biome in your Minecraft world to find Emerald Ore deposits. Emerald Ore is scarce and often found in small clusters, typically 13 to 31 blocks below the ground near lava pools.
Equip a Pickaxe with Silk Touch:
Ensure you have a pickaxe enchanted with Silk Touch to mine Emerald Ore without altering its form. Suitable pickaxes include Netherite, Diamond, and Iron Pickaxes.
Mine the Emerald Ore:
Use the appropriate game control to mine Emerald Ore based on your Minecraft version.
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Left click and hold |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | Tap and hold |
| Xbox One | Press and hold the RT button |
| PS4 | Press and hold the R2 button |
| Nintendo Switch | Press and hold the ZR button |
| Windows 10 Edition | Left click and hold |
| Education Edition | Left click and hold |
Continue mining until the block breaks, revealing a smaller block of Emerald Ore.
Collect the Emerald Ore:
Swiftly gather the Emerald Ore before it vanishes.
Once collected, the Emerald Ore will appear in your hotbar, ready to be harnessed for crafting and trading.
Command for Emerald Ore:
- For Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13 and later:
/give @p emerald_ore 1- For Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, and 1.12:
/give @p emerald_ore 1 0- For Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10, and Education Edition:
/give @p emerald_ore 1 0Supported Platforms:
Emerald Ore is available across various Minecraft platforms, including Java Edition (PC/Mac), Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
