Minecraft Wiki Deepslate: Complete Guide for Players

Deepslate is a stone‑type block introduced in the Minecraft 1.17 update. It appears deep underground and offers a distinct look, tougher mining requirements, and several useful variants. This article gathers everything you need to know about deepslate, from where to find it to its practical applications, and even tips from the latest block exploration videos.

What is Deepslate?

Deepslate is a dense, dark‑gray block that replaces regular stone in the lower layers of the world. It generates naturally between Y‑level 0 and ‑64, often forming large veins alongside other deep‑underground ores. When mined with a pickaxe, deepslate drops the same item as stone—except when the block is a variant such as deepslate iron ore or deepslate gold ore.

How to Find Deepslate

Deepslate can be found in any underground biome below Y‑level 0. The easiest way to locate it is by digging down to the deep slate layer or by exploring natural caves that cut through this region. Below are common methods players use to locate deepslate efficiently:

  1. Start a branch mine at Y‑level -10 to -20; deepslate will appear as you go deeper.
  2. Use the /locatebiome command (if cheats are enabled) to find a nearby deep underground biome.
  3. Watch block exploration videos that showcase recent world snapshots; these often highlight deepslate veins in newly generated chunks.
  4. Follow lava streams that flow from the surface down to the nether; deepslate frequently lines the walls of these lava tunnels.

Deepslate Variants and Their Uses

When deepslate replaces other stone blocks, it creates a family of ore variants that retain the original ore’s properties but with a higher blast resistance. The most common variants include: