How to make Lapis Lazuli Ore in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft lapis lazuli ore with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, lapis lazuli 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.
Let's explore how to add lapis lazuli ore to your inventory.
Supported Platforms
Lapis lazuli ore is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* 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 Lapis Lazuli Ore in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find lapis lazuli ore in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 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 lapis lazuli ore in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Building Blocks |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.20.0 |  Nature |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find lapis lazuli ore in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Building Blocks |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Building Blocks |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find lapis lazuli ore in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Building Blocks |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Building Blocks |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find lapis lazuli ore in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Building Blocks |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Building Blocks |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find lapis lazuli ore in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Building Blocks |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find lapis lazuli ore in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Building Blocks |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Nature |
How to get Lapis Lazuli Ore in Survival Mode
You can add lapis lazuli ore to your inventory in Survival mode by mining lapis lazuli ore with a diamond pickaxe, iron pickaxe, stone pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe that is enchanted with Silk Touch. So, let's get started!
1. Find a Block of Lapis Lazuli Ore
First, let's explore where to find lapis lazuli ore. In Minecraft, lapis lazuli ore is very hard to find and is found in small deposits. You can usually find lapis lazuli ore between 11 and 27 blocks below the ground.
In this example, we are going to dig into a mountain to find lapis lazuli ore.
This is what a block of lapis lazuli ore looks like:
2. Hold a Diamond, Iron, Stone, or Netherite Pickaxe with Silk Touch
To mine for lapis lazuli ore, you need to dig up the lapis lazuli ore with a diamond pickaxe, iron pickaxe, stone pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe that has been enchanted with Silk Touch.
Other tools will not dig up the lapis lazuli ore and let you add it to your inventory.
In this example, we are going to use a diamond pickaxe with Silk Touch to dig up the lapis lazuli ore.
3. Mine the Lapis Lazuli Ore
The game control to mine the lapis lazuli ore depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the lapis lazuli ore.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the lapis lazuli ore.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the lapis lazuli ore.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the lapis lazuli ore.
You will need to continue to mine until the block breaks and a smaller block of lapis lazuli ore finally appears. The lapis lazuli ore will float on the ground.
4. Pick up the Lapis Lazuli Ore
Make sure you pick up the lapis lazuli ore before it disappears.
Once you pick up the lapis lazuli ore, it will appear in your hotbar.
Lapis lazuli ore is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, lapis lazuli ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli Ore (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Java |
1.8 - 1.12 |
| Lapis Lazuli Ore (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, lapis lazuli ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli Ore (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PE |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, lapis lazuli ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli Ore (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, lapis lazuli ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli Ore (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, lapis lazuli ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli Ore (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, lapis lazuli ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli Ore (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, lapis lazuli ore has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli Ore (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Lapis Lazuli Ore
Things to Make with Lapis Lazuli Ore
You can use lapis lazuli ore to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Lapis Lazuli Ore
Here are some activities that you can do with lapis lazuli ore in Minecraft:
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