The best level to find diamonds in Minecraft 1.20 is around Y level -58 to -59. Diamond ores generate between Y level 16 and down to the bedrock layer at Y level -64, but they become most abundant near the bottom of the world, specifically around Y -58 and -59, just above the bedrock
. Mining at this depth maximizes diamond ore frequency while minimizing issues with bedrock and lava lakes, which are common slightly below this range. Staying between Y -53 and Y -59 is recommended to balance safety and diamond exposure
. For efficient diamond mining at this level, players often use strip mining or branch mining techniques, creating tunnels and branches to expose more blocks. Using an Efficiency enchanted pickaxe speeds up mining through tough blocks, and a Fortune III enchanted pickaxe increases the diamond yield per ore block
. In summary:
- Best Y level: around -58 to -59
- Diamond ores generate from Y 16 down to -64, but most common near -58
- Recommended mining method: strip or branch mining at Y -58
- Use Efficiency and Fortune enchanted pickaxes for best results
This approach reflects the ore distribution changes introduced since Minecraft 1.18 and continues in 1.20 and 1.21 versions
