How to find Minecraft diamonds in 1.21

By Gina Lees

Added May 17, 2025

Here's how far you'll have to dig to find the Minecraft diamond level in 1.21 and beyond, and everything you might need them for.

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How to find Minecraft diamonds in 1.21