Minecraft Java Item ID

Diamond Ore ID

Diamond Ore is a rare mineral block found deep underground. Mining it with an iron or better pickaxe drops diamonds, the strongest crafting material.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:diamond_ore

Diamond Ore Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID56

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Diamond Ore

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:diamond_ore 1

Customize this command →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 56 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:diamond_ore 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 56 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:diamond_ore 1

Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Diamond Ore

Finding Diamond Ore

Mine Diamond Ore blocks with a Silk Touch tool.

More Ways to Get It

Diamond Ore generates between Y=16 and Y=-63 and gets more common the deeper you go, with the richest layers around Y=-50 to Y=-64; ore blocks often skip generating when exposed to air, so strip-mining rivals caving. It needs an iron pickaxe or better and drops 1 diamond plus 3–7 experience; Fortune III averages 2.2 diamonds per block, and Silk Touch moves the block intact.

Descend below Y=16—branch-mine around Y=-53 for the best balance of density and lava safety.
Mine the blue-flecked ore with an iron pickaxe or better; anything weaker destroys it.
Collect the diamonds, ideally with a Fortune III pickaxe for a chance at 2–4 per block.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Diamond Ore instantly.

Build With Diamond Ore

minecraft:diamond_ore is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.

Diamond Ore Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:diamond_ore 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:diamond_ore 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:diamond_ore 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:diamond_ore

What Is Diamond Ore Used For?

Diamond

Each ore mined without Silk Touch drops the gem used for top-tier tools, armor, and enchanting tables.

Furnace

Smelting a Silk-Touched ore block yields one diamond with bonus experience.

Diamond Ore FAQ

What is the item ID for Diamond Ore?

The item ID for Diamond Ore is minecraft:diamond_ore. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Diamond Ore?

Diamond Ore has the historical numerical ID 56, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:diamond_ore instead.

How do I give myself Diamond Ore in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:diamond_ore 1 to give the nearest player one Diamond Ore. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Diamond Ore can stack in one slot?

Diamond Ore stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.