Best Y level for redstone
Y −59, the same layer as diamonds. Redstone shares the diamond layer: Y −64 to Y 16, peaking at Y −59. Mine both at once.
Best Y
-59Range-64 → 16
DimensionOverworld
Mining strategy
- Travel to Y -59.
- Y −59 — same tunnel as diamonds.
- Redstone veins are large (8 blocks).
- Great for early-game XP farms once you have fortune.
Find redstone 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 redstone?
Y −59, the same layer as diamonds. Redstone shares the diamond layer: Y −64 to Y 16, peaking at Y −59. Mine both at once.
What range does redstone 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.