The amethyst, also known as the "Virginal Stone", is a beautiful purple crystal. Usually found deep underground, it can be used to craft some of the finest items in Minecraft!
However, you might be asking yourself how
to find the amethyst ore without falling down a massive hole into an
underground cave (who knows what kind of horrible creatures would be lurking in
there…). Don't worry! This guide will teach you all there is to know about
mining amethyst.
Where to Find Amethyst in
Minecraft
Amethyst can be found on the 'andesite'
type of underground. The best way to find it is by looking for the large purple
"vein" on your map.
Since amethyst veins are made up of one
block, you'll probably have lots of digging to do to get a decent-sized vein of
amethyst.
However, the work will be worth it!
Amethyst is unbelievably beautiful and
can make some of the most powerful items in Minecraft! In fact, if you make
your home underground, using amethyst for building materials would be a very
good idea. Assuming that you don't dig too deep, amethyst is a great building
material when it comes to protection from monsters and other creatures that
lurk in the dark.
The best way to find veins of amethyst
is:
1) use your map to see where andesite can
be found
2) start digging in one of those places
with a "vein"
3) if you don't find andesite, try
another location
4) it's okay to fall into a large cave -
just be careful!
The Different Types of
Amethyst Veins you can Find in Minecraft
There are three different types of
amethyst veins:
1) small vein - contains 1-2 pieces of
amethyst ore, found at level 40 and below
2) medium vein - contains 3-7 pieces of
amethyst ore, found at levels 40-60
3) large vein - contains 9-13 pieces of
amethyst ore, found at levels 60-80
How do you Mine Amethyst
Once you've found some andesite, it's
time to start mining the veins of precious amethyst. The best way to do this is
by using a stone pickaxe, just like you would to mine any other ore found in
Minecraft.
However, amethyst veins are different
than iron or gold ore - instead of breaking one block, it'll break only one
square of the vein, so be careful!
It's generally best to use your pickaxe
on the entire vein at once, since it'll make the mining process go a lot
easier.
You will receive one piece of amethyst
per ore block you mine - congratulations! Your amethyst is now ready to be
crafted into powerful items that are sure to help you on your adventures.
How do I Craft Amethyst Items
As mentioned before, for amethyst items,
you'll need to use the crafting table.
All amethyst items require a single piece
of amethyst, and they range from very simple (e.g., sticks) to quite advanced
(e.g., armor and weapons).
To craft an item:
1) place your cursor over the crafting
area
2) hold the amethyst in your right-hand
inventory
3) make sure you have all of the
necessary materials for an item (i.e., sticks, armor pieces, etc.)
4) place the correct materials in the
correct spots
5) click on the 'craft' button to receive
your new item!
(The items you can craft with amethyst
are listed below)
List of Amethyst Items in
Minecraft
Armor:
1) Helmet - requires a piece of amethyst
and a stick
2) Chestplate - requires 3 pieces of
amethyst and 3 sticks
3) Leggings - requires 4 pieces of
amethyst and 4 sticks
4) Boots - requires 2 pieces of amethyst
and 2 sticks
Weapons:
1) Sword - requires a piece of amethyst,
two sticks, and two pieces of string
2) Bow - requires 3 pieces of amethyst,
one stick, and one piece of flint
3) Axe - requires 2 pieces of amethyst,
one stick, and two pieces of string
Other items:
1) Pickaxe - requires 2 pieces of
amethyst, one piece of iron ore, and one stick
2) Shovel - requires 1 piece of amethyst,
one piece of cobblestone, and one stick
3) Hoe - requires 1 piece of amethyst,
one piece of cobblestone, and one stick
Conclusion:
Amethyst is an ore that isn't very easy
to find, but can also make some very powerful items.
So, if you're looking for a new
challenge, why not start mining amethyst?
Good luck!
Post a Comment