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Quick answer: Use minecraft:deepslate in modern Java commands. Deepslate takes over from stone below Y=8 and fully replaces it near the bottom of the world. It mines slower than stone, and ores embedded in it are slightly tougher too.
Where deepslate starts and what changes
From about Y=8 downward, stone gradually mixes with deepslate until everything below Y=0 is deepslate. It has roughly double the hardness of stone, so early pickaxes feel the slowdown immediately — bring an Efficiency-enchanted pick or iron-tier gear before deep mining trips.
Ores that generate this deep become deepslate ore variants with the same drops but higher hardness. Diamonds are more common the deeper you go, so the slower mining is the tax on better ore rates.
Below Y=8: stone transitions to deepslate; below Y=0 it is everywhere.
Cobbled deepslate works like cobblestone in most stone recipes and tools.
Deepslate ores drop the same items, just mine slower.
Building with deepslate
Cobbled deepslate crafts into the full family — stairs, slabs, walls — and smelts back into smooth deepslate. Deepslate bricks and tiles (crafted or stonecut) are some of the most popular dark palettes for castles, dungeons, and modern basements.
Watch for the silverfish variant: infested deepslate looks like normal deepslate but spawns silverfish when mined. In strongholds and deep dark areas, mine suspiciously fast-breaking blocks carefully.
Build With Deepslate
minecraft:deepslate is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.
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Deepslate Command Examples
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:deepslate 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:deepslate 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:deepslate 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:deepslate
Deepslate FAQ
What is the item ID for Deepslate?
The item ID for Deepslate is minecraft:deepslate. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
How do I give myself Deepslate in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:deepslate 1 to give the nearest player one Deepslate. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How many Deepslate can stack in one slot?
Deepslate stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.
At what Y level does deepslate start?
It begins mixing with stone around Y=8 and fully replaces stone from about Y=0 down to bedrock.
Is deepslate stronger than stone?
Only in hardness — it takes about twice as long to mine. It has the same blast resistance role in builds and crafts into the same decorative families.
Can cobbled deepslate make stone tools?
Yes. Cobbled deepslate substitutes for cobblestone in stone tools, furnaces, brewing stands, and most stone-tier recipes.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .
