1.18 changed how ores spawn. You now kinda have to think when you go mining. This simple yet elegant design lets you choose a Y level and then fall to it. That's it. What, were you expecting more? Look. If you want more, you can just dig a 16x16 chunk perimeter in your world. THAT'LL get you more.
Note!: This tutorial assumes you want to mine for everything except coal and emeralds, since the levels for those are Y=130/230. Im not about to dig a 230+ long torch elevator.
Copy and Paste for the book:
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Level 0
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Y = -59
Common Ores:
• Diamonds
• Redstone
• Large Iron Veins
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(space)
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Level 1
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Y = -16
Common Ores:
• Gold
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(space)
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Level 2
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Y = -1
Common Ores:
• Lapis Lazuli
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(space)
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Level 3
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Y = 15
Common Ores:
• Iron
• Copper Veins (0-50)
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(space)
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Level 4
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Y = 48
Common Ores:
• Copper
• Copper Veins (0-50)
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