Pixel art illustration of a lapis lazuli ore block with deep blue flecks in gray stone

Minecraft Java Item ID

Lapis Lazuli Ore ID

Lapis Lazuli Ore is a mineral block found underground. Mining it yields lapis lazuli, used for enchanting and blue dye.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:lapis_ore

Lapis Lazuli Ore Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID21

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

Give Command for Lapis Lazuli Ore

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

/give @p minecraft:lapis_ore 1

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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 21 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:lapis_ore 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 21 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:lapis_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 Lapis Lazuli Ore

Finding Lapis Lazuli Ore

Mine Lapis Lazuli Ore blocks with a Silk Touch tool.

More Ways to Get It

Lapis Lazuli Ore generates in two batches: one centered on Y=0 between Y=-32 and Y=32, and another spread evenly from Y=-64 to Y=64 that never generates exposed to air. A stone pickaxe or better is required, and each block drops 4–9 lapis lazuli plus 2–5 experience; Fortune multiplies the drop, reaching up to 36 lapis with Fortune III, while Silk Touch drops the block.

Dig around Y=0 for the densest batch, or branch-mine anywhere between Y=-64 and Y=64.
Mine the blue-flecked stone with a stone pickaxe or better.
Collect 4–9 lapis lazuli per block—a Fortune pickaxe multiplies the yield for big enchanting sessions.

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

Build With Lapis Lazuli Ore

minecraft:lapis_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 →

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Lapis Lazuli Ore Command Examples

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

What Is Lapis Lazuli Ore Used For?

Enchanting Table

Lapis lazuli is the required currency for every enchantment, so this ore fuels your whole enchanting setup.

Furnace

Smelt a Silk-Touched ore block directly into lapis lazuli.

Blue dye and decoration

The dropped lapis works as blue dye for wool, glass, terracotta, and banner patterns.

Lapis Lazuli Ore FAQ

What is the item ID for Lapis Lazuli Ore?

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

What is the numerical ID for Lapis Lazuli Ore?

Lapis Lazuli Ore has the historical numerical ID 21, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:lapis_ore instead.

How do I give myself Lapis Lazuli Ore in Minecraft?

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

How many Lapis Lazuli Ore can stack in one slot?

Lapis Lazuli Ore stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.