Best Y level for diamonds
Y −59 is the best mining level for diamonds in 1.18+. Diamonds spawn from Y −64 to Y 16, most common around Y −59 in the deepslate layer. The single best strip-mining level.
-59Mining strategy
- Travel to Y -59.
- Mine at Y −59 (peak density, above the lava lakes).
- Space tunnels 3 blocks apart to catch every vein.
- Bring a water bucket — lava is common at this depth.
- Diamond veins come in sizes 1–12; expect 1–3 ore per exposed block cluster.
Find diamond in your seed
Enter your world seed below — the finder lists nearby clusters with depth and confidence.
Results
Top-down view · you are the green dot
Depth of clusters vs your Y
Estimates, not X-ray. Results are high-probability dig targets with a confidence rating — never a guarantee. Verify important digs in-game.
FAQ
Best Y level for diamonds?
Y −59 is the best mining level for diamonds in 1.18+. Diamonds spawn from Y −64 to Y 16, most common around Y −59 in the deepslate layer. The single best strip-mining level.
What range does diamond spawn in?
Y -64 to Y 16.
Is this different between versions?
Ore distribution changed significantly in 1.18. These values are for 1.18 and later; the finder below has a version selector.