Best Y Level for Redstone
The best Y level for redstone is Y = -59 — the same deep layer as diamond. Each ore drops 4–5 dust, so even a short trip yields plenty.
Redstone Ore at a glance
- Best level to mine
- Y = -59
- Generation range
- Y = -64 to Y = 15
- Dimension
- Overworld
- Distribution
- Triangle — like diamond, it gets more common the deeper you go, peaking just above bedrock.
- Pickaxe needed
Iron Pickaxe or better- Drops
- 4–5 redstone dust per ore (more with Fortune).
- Fortune works?
- Yes
How to mine redstone fast
- •Mine redstone and diamond together: both peak at Y=-59, so one branch-mine covers both.
- •Redstone ore lights up and drops 4–5 dust per block; Fortune pushes that higher.
- •Use Silk Touch only if you want the ore block itself for a redstone-light build.
FAQ
What is the best Y level for redstone in Minecraft?
The best Y level for redstone is Y = -59 — the same deep layer as diamond. Each ore drops 4–5 dust, so even a short trip yields plenty.
What level does redstone ore spawn at?
Redstone Ore generates between Y=-64 and Y=15 in the Overworld. Triangle — like diamond, it gets more common the deeper you go, peaking just above bedrock.
What pickaxe do you need to mine redstone ore?
You need a Iron Pickaxe or better to mine Redstone Ore and collect its drop. Mining it with a weaker tool destroys the block and drops nothing. It yields 4–5 redstone dust per ore (more with Fortune).
Does Fortune work on redstone ore?
Yes. The Fortune enchantment increases the drop from Redstone Ore (4–5 redstone dust per ore (more with Fortune).). Silk Touch instead drops the ore block itself, intact.
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