How to make Deepslate Emerald Ore in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft deepslate emerald ore with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, deepslate emerald ore is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. Deepslate emerald ore is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

deepslate emerald ore

Let's explore how to add deepslate emerald ore to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Deepslate emerald ore is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Deepslate Emerald Ore in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find deepslate emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.17 - 1.19	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find deepslate emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find deepslate emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find deepslate emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find deepslate emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find deepslate emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find deepslate emerald ore in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get Deepslate Emerald Ore in Survival Mode

You can add deepslate emerald ore to your inventory in Survival mode by mining deepslate emerald ore with a diamond pickaxe, iron pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe that is enchanted with Silk Touch. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Block of Deepslate Emerald Ore

First, let's explore where to find deepslate emerald ore. You can usually find deepslate emerald ore in the new cave systems that are deep underground and below a y-coordinate of 0.

This is what a block of deepslate emerald ore looks like:

deepslate emerald ore and pickaxe

2. Hold a Diamond, Iron, or Netherite Pickaxe with Silk Touch

To mine for deepslate emerald ore, you need to dig up the deepslate emerald ore with a diamond pickaxe, iron pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe that has been enchanted with Silk Touch.

How to make a Netherite Pickaxe

How to make a Diamond Pickaxe

How to make an Iron Pickaxe

Other tools will not dig up the deepslate emerald ore and let you add it to your inventory.

In this example, we are going to use an iron pickaxe with Silk Touch to dig up the deepslate emerald ore.

3. Mine the Deepslate Emerald Ore

The game control to mine the deepslate emerald ore depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the deepslate emerald ore.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the deepslate emerald ore.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the deepslate emerald ore.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the deepslate emerald ore.

deepslate emerald ore dropped

You will need to continue to mine until the block breaks and a smaller block of deepslate emerald ore finally appears. The deepslate emerald ore will float on the ground.

TIP: Normally when you mine deepslate emerald ore, you get an emerald as the drop. However, when you mine the deepslate emerald ore using a tool enchanted with Silk Touch, you will get the deepslate emerald ore itself as the drop.

4. Pick up the Deepslate Emerald Ore

Make sure you pick up the deepslate emerald ore before it disappears.

deepslate emerald ore gathered

Once you pick up the deepslate emerald ore, it will appear in your hotbar.

deepslate emerald ore