Best Y level for lapis lazuli
Y −2 to Y 0, straddling sea level. Lapis peaks around Y −2 and Y 0, straddling sea level. It is common in the mid-depth band.
Best Y
-2Range-64 → 64
DimensionOverworld
Mining strategy
- Travel to Y -2.
- Mine around Y 0 to Y −2.
- Lapis veins are medium-sized (7 blocks).
- Also drops from the same deepslate layer, so combine with a redstone run.
Find lapis lazuli in your seed
Enter your world seed below — the finder lists nearby clusters with depth and confidence.
Results
Clusters
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 lapis lazuli?
Y −2 to Y 0, straddling sea level. Lapis peaks around Y −2 and Y 0, straddling sea level. It is common in the mid-depth band.
What range does lapis lazuli spawn in?
Y -64 to Y 64.
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.