Where should I look for Netherite?
To find Netherite, you should look for Ancient Debris in the Nether, specifically at Y level 15, as it is considered the best place for Ancient Debris to spawn, with the highest concentrations of Ancient Debris tend to appear at this level. The Netherite can be obtained by mining Ancient Debris, which can only be found in the Nether, and then smelting it into Netherite Scraps and combining it with Gold Ingots to create Netherite Ingots.
Understanding Netherite and Ancient Debris
Netherite is a rare and powerful material in Minecraft, used to upgrade diamond gear to netherite gear.
Finding Ancient Debris
To increase your chances of finding Ancient Debris, it’s essential to know where to look and how to identify it.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best Y level for Ancient Debris?
The best Y level for Ancient Debris is firmly in the middle, at Y level 15 in the Nether, as it is considered the best place for Ancient Debris to spawn.
2. Is there a Netherite Finder?
Yes, you can create a Netherite Finder using 6 Soul Glass, an Echo Shard, a Lodestone Compass, and a Soul Torch, which can help you find Ancient Debris more easily.
3. What is the Y coordinate for Ancient Debris?
The highest concentrations of Ancient Debris tend to appear in Y=15, and blobs of zero to two blocks also appear between levels Y=8 and Y=119.
4. What is the fastest way to find Ancient Debris?
The fastest way to find Ancient Debris is to head down to the Y-level -14 in the Nether and begin mining away with your multiple pickaxes, as Ancient Debris spawns much more often on the edge of loaded chunks.
5. Does Fortune 3 work on Ancient Debris?
No, the Fortune enchantment does not work on Ancient Debris, just like iron and gold ore, and it also doesn’t drop any experience.
6. How many Ancient Debris for full armor and tools?
36 blocks of Ancient Debris must be mined to upgrade a full set of gear, as it requires 9 Netherite Ingots.
7. Can you break Ancient Debris with iron?
No, Ancient Debris is a special block because it is so difficult to destroy, and it can’t be destroyed with explosions, it can’t be mined with anything but a Diamond or Netherite pickaxe, and it does not get destroyed in Lava.
8. How much Netherite is needed for a full set?
To make a full set of Netherite equipment, you need 36 Netherite scraps and 36 golden ingots, and it takes four Ancient Debris to create one Netherite ingot.
9. Can Piglins give you Ancient Debris?
Yes, you can find Ancient Debris in Bastion Remnants, which are packed with Piglins and Hoglins, and if you can survive their onslaught, you’ll likely head home with a good amount of Ancient Debris in your inventory.
10. Will TNT destroy Ancient Debris?
No, TNT will not destroy Ancient Debris, as it is blast-resistant, and using TNT is actually the most efficient way to mine Ancient Debris.
11. Is Netherite real in real life?
While Netherite is not a real material in the classical sense, steel is a real-life equivalent, as it is a strong and versatile alloy used to construct buildings and tools.
12. Is Netherite better than diamond?
Yes, Netherite is better than diamond, as it has a higher toughness and durability, and it also has knockback resistance, meaning players will barely move if they are hit with arrows.
13. Is Netherite scrap rare?
Yes, Netherite is a rare material in Minecraft, and Ancient Debris is one of the rarest resources, as it is 12 times as rare as a diamond.
14. Is there one Ancient Debris per chunk?
No, there is an average of 1.65 Ancient Debris blocks per chunk, with a normal maximum of 5, and it is technically possible for up to 11 Ancient Debris to be found in a single chunk.
15. Can you turn Netherite Blocks back into ingots?
Yes, you can smelt your Ancient Debris block into a furnace or a blast furnace to get Netherite Scrap, and then combine it with Gold Ingots to create Netherite Ingots.