Iron ore produces valuable iron ingots in Minecraft 1.20, which makes it highly desirable each time I want to start crafting many basic tools and weapons. This guide will cover everything you need to know if you’re on the hunt for iron ore in Minecraft.

Where to find & look for Iron Ores in Minecraft 1.20

The most common height at which you can find Iron Ores in Minecraft 1.20 is atY level 15, but you can most commonly find it between levels 15 and 232. Since theMinecraft 1.18 major Ore rework, ores have spawned either in veins or blobs, with iron ore occurring in the latter form. Since iron ore is generated pretty commonly in the Overworld, it is much easier to obtain, unlikediamond ore, which follows much more stringent generation rules. There are still patterns that can help you get much more Iron Ores quicker.

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Tips for seeking Iron Ore in Minecraft 1.20

Here are some basic tips to look out for when seeking Iron Ore in Minecraft 1.20:

Iron Ore spawning levels in Minecraft Java edition

During the World generation in the Java version of Minecraft, the game will generate iron ore in three batches, each with its own rules.

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Iron Ore spawning levels in Minecraft Bedrock edition

Minecraft Bedrock similarly generates iron ore, sharing a three-batch generation method. The batches will spawn ore as follows:

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