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How do you get Netherite?

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Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University.

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To get Netherite, you'll first need to visit the Nether dimension. You can do this by using diamond tools to mine obsidian, which will allow you to create a portal to that dimension.

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Are diamonds usually by bedrock?

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They are relatively close to bedrock. The bedrock layer is about 3 blocks tall. The best elevation to look for diamonds is about y = 10. I usually go strip mining and find a ton.

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What should I do if I am mining for diamonds when suddenly my last pickaxe breaks, and I run out of rescources but am near the bedrock layer?

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If you are mining manually, go up through the shaft you have created to get more materials to continue. If you are cave mining though, you need to follow your paths (hopefully you have marked it out). If there is no way out, usually you should always bring chests. Put your stuff in that chest, then commit suicide. Respawn and get back there with some resources.

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How many (real life) minutes are there in a Minecraft day?

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Each Minecraft day will last 10 minutes real life time, each night will also last 10 minutes.

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What is the fastest way to find emeralds?

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You can easily trade with villagers. Emeralds most likely will spawn in the Extreme Hills Biome.

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How do I find obsidian?

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Find a lava pit, make a tower of blocks (any kind except Netherrack, wool, and other flammable blocks). Make it in the middle, if possible; otherwise, put it on a corner. Place a bucket of water there, and it should spread across the lava. Use a diamond pickaxe to mine it.

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Can you get diamonds without digging?

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Read the section labeled non-mining method. So, yes but it is more common to find diamonds by mining/digging.

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What are X, Y, and Z?

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Co-ordinate axes. Y = Height or Depth X/Z = Forward/backward/left/right.

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How long does mining usually take?

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Mining takes like just a day or two but if you are talking about diamonds, it might be three to four days.

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How do I get back to my base if I am lost in a temple or dungeon?

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Dig straight up to the surface, then look for a landmark you recognize. Remember to mark where you were last.

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I tried branch mining but I couldn't find any diamonds. Why?

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Keep trying! Diamonds can be scarce sometimes. Make sure you are deep enough.

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What if I don't find diamonds?

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If you are unable to find diamonds, consider expanding your mine to get diamonds, but you won't get diamonds all the time.

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Can I use a gold pickaxe?

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You can use a gold pickaxe. They mine ore much faster, but also get worn out much faster.

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Iron pickaxes are the best, right?

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Actually, diamond pickaxes are the best, as they are more durable (meaning they can mine more without breaking) and can mine faster. But an iron pickaxe that is enchanted is better than a regular diamond pickaxe.

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How can I make the XYZ appear?

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Press F3 (on the PC version only). Other versions don't (currently) have a debug screen.

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Can I use the command to keep inventory instead of chests?

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You can't because it wouldn't give you extra space. We need chests for extra spaces.

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If I find diamonds and there is a creeper nearby, should I mine the diamonds anyway?

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You can, but make sure you watch him - if he comes close, back away. It should be fairly easy to do it quickly with a pickaxe though.

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How do I change my spawn if I set my spawn near lava and keep falling in?

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The following advice is based on the Xbox 360 edition. In a survival world mode with achievements not disabled (no cheats, creative mode or host options), exit and do NOT save. If it doesn't work, try again but there is no guarantee. Otherwise, go into creative mode and set your spawn somewhere else.

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How do I find temples and fortresses on Minecraft Xbox 360?

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Explore the biomes. Desert temples are in the desert, water monuments in the water, dungeons underground, etc. Desert temples look like big towers with a 4x4 door and it has stained clay inside. Be careful about the pressure plate! It is wired to about five pieces of TNT.

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In what biome am I most likely to find diamonds?

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All biomes have equal diamond chances. Mesa biomes have lots of gold, and extreme hills biome adds the emerald ore (rarer than diamond).

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Does this work for Minecraft PE too?

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Strip mining would work for any version, but you can't access the coordinates without the use of commands or resource packs such as coordinates unlocker.

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Can diamonds generate under lava?

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Yes. The best way to obtain these is to use a water bucket to turn the lava to obsidian, then break the obsidian and you can mine the diamonds.

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I found 100 diamonds with my stone pick axe. Why didn't I get them?

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You need at least an iron or diamond pick axe to mine diamonds. Any other pick axe will not work.

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Will this work on 1.12?

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Yes, this guide is still good the recent versions of Minecraft. 1.12.2 is very similar to the version this guide was made for.

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What do I do if I am stuck underground without a pickaxe or any tools?

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You could save and quit, set your world to creative, then go back in then dig yourself out.

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Do I have to set my spawn by sleeping in a bed, even on an Android?

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Yes, you set your spawn by sleeping in a bed.

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What are non-flammable blocks?

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These are blocks that do not catch fire when exposed to lava, fire, etc. Fire won't destroy them. Most blocks are non-flammable, however, wood, wool, and leaves are flammable.

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What are diamonds also for? I understand that you can use it for the strongest armor in Minecraft but what else?

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Pickaxe = three diamonds, sword = two diamonds, axe = three diamonds, shovel = one diamond. all use some sticks. Check out the Minecraft wiki.

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I tried this method 3-4 times and found only 5 blocks of gold, ten of iron, 200 Redstone dusts, but no diamonds. What should I do?

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Try looking near lava. It's dangerous, but worth a try. You might find diamonds there.

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Can I see the Y coordinates in Minecraft PE?

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Yes, but you need to have a resource pack that let's you see the coordinates and you must have it on.

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