The Ultimate Minecraft 1.20 Diamond Mining Guide | How to Strip Mine, Cave, Diamond Fossils & More! 

Your style is exactly where the Minecraft RU-vid scene needs to go toward. No blaring music, no hyperactive yelling, just calm instructions and clear explanation.

This was THE most useful, clear and concise diamond mining guide on youtube. I've watched a lot. No BS, no preamble just "this is where and how". Very nice, you've got a sub.

"Decreased Air Exposure" is such a weird rule to have from a gameplay perspective. It encourages strip mining rather than exploring caves (which is more fun/dangerous).

Personally, I've worked out a bit of theory regarding multi-layered strip mining and it can completely eliminate any chance of passing by any diamonds while also being mathematically more efficient in exposing the most number of blocks in the least amount of area and time when compared to single layered strip mining. You almost mentioned it at 2:56, but the optimal way to do so would be to mine at -57, then for the layer above, mine at -54, but on a column adjacent to your lower layer's strip mine. Doing so eliminates the overlap in exposed blocks between the lower and upper layer, and allows the two layers to cover some of the missed blocks at the corners of each layer. You can shift this to -58 and -55 or even extend it to a third layer at -52 if you so desire, and it would still be more efficient than simple strip mining, so it'd mostly be up to your luck with lava and how much you value mining new chunks instead of clearing out your individual chunks more thoroughly. I usually like sticking to just two layers for this reason. That being said, I don't expect such a detailed and mathematically theory crafted guide here, so just seeing the ore generation and the basic method behind strip mining is more than good enough for a video like this.

I use to mine at level 12 pre-caves and cliffs. Now I mine at -57. I find so many diamonds, probably more than I would before at level 12. Caves and cliffs is miner friendly. People who love to just explore the underworld and mine walls, or just strip mining, this new world expansion is just the best

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Just go down to level -58 and mine out in all directions. If you wanna run into caves while still finding diamond frequently go for -45 to -36.

Once I started mining at Y -58, the amount of diamonds I was finding was ridiculous! This was really helpful, thank you!

Thanks for reminding me about the diamond fossils, I completely forgot about those since the first snapshot that had them, also I had no idea the air exposure thing does not apply to caves with water, so that's also a big ty. I personally really recommend going at -58/-59 and just going BRRRRRRRR forward, mining 3 blocks high tunnel and mine tunnels as far as you can mine without moving from the center in both directions every 2 blocks. Worked for me perfectly enough to get some diamonds, also I would recommend leaving any ore you find until you get a diamond pickaxe with Fortune III since it can sometimes increase your diamond count to what feels like 2.5x the amount of ores.

I got what I came for and now I feel prepared to finally stop wandering around aimlessly trying to find diamonds. Great job, you're a really helpful member of the community!

Just started getting into Minecraft again been loving your vids man, short and too the point with time stamps ❤ Keep up the amazing work!

Did not know about the fossil method. If you go villagers for equipment then fossil mining is perfect because realistically all you need is a handful of diamonds for an enchanting table or two and maybe a jukebox.

Thank you for this! I haven’t played mine craft in years and i’ve just been strip mining at Y=12 and literally found nothing! You’ve got a sub!

Your tutorials are so great!! Ive been playing for 9 years I may think I know everything about the game but I learn something new every video you make thank you so much!!

This is such a well put together and helpful video!! Seriously, awesome job. Straight to the point and easy to follow. And the strip mining has worked wonders for me!! Unlike others, I HATE the cave update lol. They are super cool and all, and I love lush caves so much, but I’m way too much of a wimp for them and when I play single player I always go on peaceful in caves so I can enjoy my time and not be terrified (and also with keepinventory on because I play this game to have fun, not lose my hard earned stuff and be sad lmao), but I’ve been playing on a realm soooo I can’t do that😂 Thank you for this!!!!

I've been watching and loving your content for about a month now, starting with the fishing episode. You always seem to pop up when I'm having trouble with that specific thing. I looked and realized I wasn't subscribed...anyways, now I am! Thank you for the clear, no fru fru guides. On strip mining...many ytbers indicate there are no set 'lava lakes' now...and while I have seen lava lakes (obsidian type) higher, i consistently find them at y-55, similar to pre 1.18 y10 lakes. They are smaller, and edges taper off into deep slate...but I have found triple veins of diamonds frequently just mining out the obsidian.

Thank you so much! I needed this because finding diamonds had changed since I last played 7 years ago!

this is the best minecraft youtube channel. the instructions are clear and no one is screaming or anything and its so organized and nice, especially the chapters, thank you very much for being so cool

Ayyy thank you for your videos! Super informative and ez to implement in gameplay!

Been subbed since you had like 14k subs (last month lol). This was an awesome video. Keep it up! Your videos are bringing clear guides to 1.18, something seriously needed!

The most helpful Minecraft tutorial I have ever watched thank you so much!

this was the most clear, specific and easy to follow tutorial I've seen.. I think ever actually. and it didn't confuse me or bore me to death :D definitely just got yourself a sub my dude, tysm

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Thank you so much I'm going to try this tomorrow!

thank you so much! the first strip mine not even 24 blocks in i found 10 diamonds! this is so helpful, and you were so easy to follow along with, i even wrote down most of your tips like i was in school studying for an essay! XD again tysm and good luck on your youtube career! :)

This was amazing! Thank you!

Loving the videos. I appreciate your delivery. Thanks for taking time to help people

I like how you incorporate multiple methods for whatever topic you cover instead of a single method. It really gives a feel of choice in how to complete your goal

Very helpful, informative, and straightforward guide!! :)

Thank you so much, i just got back into Minecraft after not playing for 3 yrs, and i was so confused about the giant caves.

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Extremely concise and precise in your explanation. Thank you, sir! Well done

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That was incredible! Thanks man

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Thanks for giving a clear tutorial

Very useful guide thank u

Best layers for diamonds: -59 -58 -54 -55 -50 -57 -56 Diamonds can spawn between Y16 and Y-64 The deeper you go‚ the more diamonds you get Regular diamond ore is a bit rare now but deepslate diamond ore is now kinda common

This video helped a lot. I always played on version 1.17 and never 1.18 because of the clay in the rivers and swamps method but this video really helps a lot for finding diamonds in 1.18

Ill try this later, btw this guide is one of the best guides i have watched

Love this vid. Very usefull

I love your videos! You have every topic in minecraft one could think of

Yes! Another great video. Recently got back at the game after a long time and I'm behind on so much. This is helping a ton, thank you for making all these 1.18 guides. You earned +1 subscriber. 👍 Ps: I think you forgot something at 5.23 ;)

Thank you bro, super useful

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Earned a sub great vid

3:15 My man fount found a 16 diamond vain it has a very low odds of generating. It generates only at the chunk border. The game thinks of it as 2 different vains

Great video!

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Hi, a really good way to increase your diamond count is that after you finish a strip mine, go back in it and aim at the ceiling while moving and mining. This will make you expose a ton of extra blocks per strip mine really easily. I remember there was one RU-vidr who did this in their survival world…I don’t actually remember who it was though.

Great video man, thanks! Definitely got me to sub. I keep running into water when trying to strip mine. Any tips on making sure that doesn't happen?

Thank you !

Just found your channel bro, I can’t believe how underrated you are. These videos are not only useful, but seriously are extremely entertaining and puts me in the mood to do whatever the topic of the video is. INSANE WORK! 👍👍👍

has anyone told him how relaxing his voice is

Just what I needed help with!!! have just been mining at y-54

Great video! Now I see why it’s so hard to find diamonds. Thank you for this!

at some points, the water gets incredibly deep. I've been finding lots of diamands by diving around in super-deep all-water caves, using night vision potion and water breathing potion

You got a sub here you explained everything so we’ll best Mining tips I’ve ever seen thank you 100% the best

Wow this is the best and the most useful video , i learned a lot thank you so much💯❤️ New sub😁

The fact that u cleared everything around the ores to that scale is nuts an def deserves the like hands down.

Really cool!

For some reason I absolutely love diving in aquifer caves looking for diamonds. Get a respiration helmet and a magma block, i’ll stay down there for hours

Thank you are helpful

Great video, straight to the point, and no high pitch annoying voice.

Ty for all your guides I would normally not subscribe but for you you are great

Thanks alot for your professional video !

perfect vid, thanks

Clear, concise and exactly what I was looking for. Like and sub for you for the amazing content.

This is soo awesome after I watched this, I was finding diamonds like crazy. 5 in a row!

adding onto the crawl tunnel guide, if you can get the swift sneak enchantment (easier said than done) it does make crawling through the tunnels much much faster

Great tutorial!

Straight to the point, love it, so it looks like my strategy is successful, I’ve been mining down in deepslate for quite a long time and I’m sure to hit diamonds soon

Imagine being a Minecraft starter (with Aldo respect) and watching this video as he’s like in the beginning “So I cleared this tiny area” as it’s thousands of blocks 😂

first of all the video was great! enough detail even us old fogies' can follow! second . you didn't talk so fast i couldn't understand. Thirdly I appreciate you identifying that this is java. so many of these videos don't give you a clue which version until you're almost midway! thanks so much!

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Thanks!

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Hit a like and subscribed. I really appreciate the clear concise instructions. With a real chill vibe.

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ok wow this is really useful, been lacking in diamonds for a while now so here's hoping I can get enough to both repair tools and make some armor

Tks sir its really useful

ty for this

The method he shows at around 7:00 is awesome. I just went and found 30 diamonds at level -58!! (Yes I used a fortune III pickaxe but still I found 4 clusters)

A strategy I’ve been doing lately is taking some water breathing potions, whether it be from a buried treasure or brewed, and going out into the ocean. Find exposed caverns deep below and swim around. My friend and I tried this Vs strip mining (no Elytra) and I found significantly more than he did using this method.

Had a hard time finding diamonds until i watched this pretty quickly got them thanks for the advice!

thats dope to see the water thing was true i find that out while playing the beta for 1.18

Earned my sub bc this actually helped me

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Great video

This man needs more views, more subs, more likes, more appreciation for such good content! Thank you!

Thanks mate

Very helpful

Used your tips and found 8 diamonds after a few minutes of strip mining. Thank you so much :)

Fallen in love with this channel

Definitely going to be using chunkbase. I've probably found a totally of 20 diamonds through caving and strip mining since 1.18 came out.

Honestly thanks bro

Thank you very much for all amazing tips. I dug 50 diamonds in around 45 mins : o Creating this 100x200 blocks mine is the best way.