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Finding Lapis Lazuli in Minecraft: Mineral Location Guide Download Article Finding lapis lazuli to enchant in minecraft Co-authored by Zac Churchill and Janice Tieperman
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This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 99,433 times.
Lapis lazuli is an important ore in Minecraft that can be used to modify items with powerful enchantments that can help the player. While lapis lazuli only spawns underground, it’s not super difficult to find if you know where to look. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about this resource, including how to locate it, mine it, and use it in-game.
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Check caves and chests (found in mineshafts, shipwrecks, and desert temples) for lapis lazuli.
Locate lapis lazuli between the -64 and 64 levels on the in-game Y-axis.
Mine lapis lazuli with a stone-level pickaxe or higher.
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1 Caves: Lapis lazuli can be found in caves and underground spaces between the -64 and 64 Y axis (especially around the 0 level).[1]XResearch source
2 Chests: Lapis lazuli can be a reward in chests, which can be found in mineshafts, shipwrecks, and desert temples.[2]XResearch source Tip: Mineshafts are typically found underground unless they spawn in badlands biomes; then, they’ll be above ground.[3]XResearch source
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1 Make a stone pickaxe or better. Lapis lazuli ore can be mined with a stone, iron, gold, diamond, or netherite pickaxe.[4]XResearch source
2 Find lapis lazuli underground. Some lapis lazuli ore can be found between the -32 and 32 Y axis in the game (especially around the 0 level), while other chunks of ore can be found anywhere between -64 and 64.[5]XResearch source Tip: Use Minecraft’s built-in coordinates feature to see where on the Y-axis you currently are.
3 Mine the lapis lazuli ore. Look for blocks of stone or deepslate that are speckled with dark blue, which contain lapis lazuli. Break these blocks to collect the ore—they’ll give you multiple pieces of lapis lazuli per block.[6]XResearch source Controls: Left-click on computer; touch and hold on mobile device; RT on Xbox; R2 on PlayStation; ZR on Nintendo Switch
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1 Enchant items with lapis lazuli blocks. Using an enchantment table, equip a book and lapis lazuli. Use the in-game interface on the enchanting table to apply your desired enchantments. Then, use an anvil to apply the enchanted book to other items, like your weapons.
2 Create blue versions of items. Use a crafting table to create a variety of blue-colored items, including blue concrete powder, blue carpet, blue fireworks, and more.[7]XResearch source
3 Dye cloth items blue. Place a single piece of lapis lazuli on a crafting table to produce blue dye. Then, use this dye to make blue wool, blue collars, blue leather armor, and more.[8]XResearch source Tip: In the Bedrock version of Minecraft, a piece of lapis lazuli ore can be substituted for blue dye.
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Question Is there lapiz near redstone or diamonds? Community Answer Not specifically, it is found on similar levels. I personally suggest draining lava from a cave, as lava pits reveal more space, and if it can be drained your sure to be more likely to find something. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 15 Helpful 46
Question Is there a dark lapis lazuli or is that obsidian? Community Answer Yes, that is obsidian. Obsidian is made by mixing water with lava source blocks. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 27 Helpful 37
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Co-authored by: Zac Churchill Minecraft Specialist This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University. This article has been viewed 99,433 times. 4 votes - 100% Co-authors: 17Updated: December 21, 2023 Views: 99,433 Categories: Minecraft Mining
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Co-authored by: Zac Churchill Minecraft Specialist This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University. This article has been viewed 99,433 times. 4 votes - 100% Co-authors: 17 Updated: December 21, 2023 Views: 99,433 Categories: Minecraft Mining 
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1 Caves: Lapis lazuli can be found in caves and underground spaces between the -64 and 64 Y axis (especially around the 0 level).[1] 
2 Chests: Lapis lazuli can be a reward in chests, which can be found in mineshafts, shipwrecks, and desert temples.[2] Tip: Mineshafts are typically found underground unless they spawn in badlands biomes; then, they’ll be above ground.[3] Advertisement 
1 Make a stone pickaxe or better. Lapis lazuli ore can be mined with a stone, iron, gold, diamond, or netherite pickaxe.[4] 
2 Find lapis lazuli underground. Some lapis lazuli ore can be found between the -32 and 32 Y axis in the game (especially around the 0 level), while other chunks of ore can be found anywhere between -64 and 64.[5] Tip: Use Minecraft’s built-in coordinates feature to see where on the Y-axis you currently are. 
3 Mine the lapis lazuli ore. Look for blocks of stone or deepslate that are speckled with dark blue, which contain lapis lazuli. Break these blocks to collect the ore—they’ll give you multiple pieces of lapis lazuli per block.[6] Controls: Left-click on computer; touch and hold on mobile device; RT on Xbox; R2 on PlayStation; ZR on Nintendo Switch Advertisement 
1 Enchant items with lapis lazuli blocks. Using an enchantment table, equip a book and lapis lazuli. Use the in-game interface on the enchanting table to apply your desired enchantments. Then, use an anvil to apply the enchanted book to other items, like your weapons. 
2 Create blue versions of items. Use a crafting table to create a variety of blue-colored items, including blue concrete powder, blue carpet, blue fireworks, and more.[7] 
3 Dye cloth items blue. Place a single piece of lapis lazuli on a crafting table to produce blue dye. Then, use this dye to make blue wool, blue collars, blue leather armor, and more.[8] Tip: In the Bedrock version of Minecraft, a piece of lapis lazuli ore can be substituted for blue dye. Advertisement 
Bun bun Top Answerer It can be used as a dye or used for enchantments. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 21 Helpful 71 
Community Answer Not specifically, it is found on similar levels. I personally suggest draining lava from a cave, as lava pits reveal more space, and if it can be drained your sure to be more likely to find something. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 15 Helpful 46 
Community Answer Yes, that is obsidian. Obsidian is made by mixing water with lava source blocks. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 27 Helpful 37 
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