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Deepslate
Deepslate (UD) JE3.png: Infobox image for Minecraft block 'Deepslate'
Invicon Deepslate.png: Inventory sprite for Deepslate in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Deepslate
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Deepslate is a stone type found deep underground in the Overworld that functions similarly to regular stone, but takes significantly longer to mine.

Obtaining

Breaking

Deepslate can only be obtained by mining it using a pickaxe with the Silk Touch enchantment, otherwise it drops cobbled deepslate. If broken with any other tool, it drops nothing. The breaking time for deepslate is twice the time for stone.

Block Deepslate
Hardness 3
Tool
Breaking time (sec)[A]
Default 15
ItemSprite wooden-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for wooden-pickaxe in MinecraftWooden 2.25
ItemSprite stone-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for stone-pickaxe in MinecraftStone 1.15
ItemSprite copper-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for copper-pickaxe in MinecraftCopper 0.9
ItemSprite iron-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for iron-pickaxe in MinecraftIron 0.75
ItemSprite diamond-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for diamond-pickaxe in MinecraftDiamond 0.6
ItemSprite netherite-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for netherite-pickaxe in MinecraftNetherite 0.5
ItemSprite golden-pickaxe.png: Sprite image for golden-pickaxe in MinecraftGolden 0.4
Options
Efficiency
000
Haste
001
1JEBE
Legend
  • incorrect tool, drops nothing
  • correct tool, drops nothing or something other than the block itself
  • correct tool, drops the block itself
  • italicized can be instant mined
  1. ↑ These durations ignore any other influential factors (e.g., Mining Fatigue) and are measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Mining efficiency.

Natural generation

Deepslate makes up the majority of the solid blocks generated below Y=0 in the Overworld. Stone is gradually replaced from Y=8 to Y=0 until it is completely replaced by deepslate.

Deepslate generates in great quantities in ancient cities.

Generated loot

On ancient_city/city_center/city_center_2, a furnace can generate with 24 deepslate inside of it.

Smelting

Deepslate can be smelted from cobbled deepslate.

Ingredients Smelting recipe
Cobbled Deepslate +
Any fuel
Invicon Cobbled Deepslate.png: Inventory sprite for Cobbled Deepslate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cobbled Deepslate with description: Cobbled Deepslate
Invicon Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Coal with description: CoalInvicon Charcoal.png: Inventory sprite for Charcoal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Charcoal with description: CharcoalInvicon Oak Log.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Log in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Log with description: LogInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Overworld PlanksInvicon Lava Bucket.png: Inventory sprite for Lava Bucket in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lava Bucket with description: Lava BucketInvicon Block of Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Block of Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Block of Coal with description: Block of Coal
Invicon Deepslate.png: Inventory sprite for Deepslate in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Deepslate0.1

Post-generation

If a world generated before Caves & Cliffs: Part II is loaded after the update, the bedrock layer between Y=0 and Y=4 is replaced with deepslate.

Usage

Deepslate can be placed in three orientations, similarly to logs. Silverfish can enter and hide in deepslate, creating an infested block.

Stonecutting ingredient

Name Ingredients Cutting recipe
Chiseled Deepslate or 
Cobbled Deepslate or 
Cobbled Deepslate Slab or 
Cobbled Deepslate Stairs or 
Cobbled Deepslate Wall or 
Deepslate Brick Slab or 
Deepslate Brick Stairs or 
Deepslate Brick Wall or 
Deepslate Bricks or 
Deepslate Tile Slab or 
Deepslate Tile Stairs or 
Deepslate Tile Wall or 
Deepslate Tiles or 
Polished Deepslate or 
Polished Deepslate Slab or 
Polished Deepslate Stairs or 
Polished Deepslate Wall 		Deepslate

Sounds

Java Edition:

BlockSprite deepslate.png: Sprite image for deepslate in Minecraft deepslate sound type
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Block brokenBlocksOnce the block has brokenblock.deepslate.breaksubtitles.block.generic.break​1.00.816
​Block placedBlocksWhen the block is placedblock.deepslate.placesubtitles.block.generic.place​1.00.816
​Block breakingBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenblock.deepslate.hitsubtitles.block.generic.hit​0.250.516
​Something falls on a blockEntity-DependentFalling on the block with fall damageblock.deepslate.fallsubtitles.block.generic.fall​0.50.7516
​FootstepsEntity-DependentWalking on the blockblock.deepslate.stepsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.151.016

Bedrock Edition:

BlockSprite deepslate.png: Sprite image for deepslate in Minecraft deepslate sound type
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitch
​ ?BlocksOnce the block has brokendig.deepslate​ ?1.00.8–1.0
​ ?BlocksWhen the block is placedplace.deepslate​ ?1.00.8–1.0
​ ?BlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenhit.deepslate​ ?0.30.5
​ ?PlayersFalling on the block with fall damagefall.deepslate​ ?0.41.0
​ ?PlayersWalking on the blockstep.deepslate​ ?0.31.0
​ ?PlayersJumping from the blockjump.deepslate​ ?0.121.0
​ ?PlayersFalling on the block without fall damageland.deepslate​ ?0.221.0

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormBlock tags Translation key
BlockSprite deepslate.png: Sprite image for deepslate in Minecraft DeepslatedeepslateBlock & Itembase_stone_overworld
deepslate_ore_replaceables
dripstone_replaceable_blocks
lush_ground_replaceable
moss_replaceable
mineable/pickaxe		 block.minecraft.deepslate

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormItem ID[i 1] Translation key
BlockSprite deepslate.png: Sprite image for deepslate in Minecraft Deepslatedeepslate633Block & Giveable Item[i 2]Identical[i 3]
(Numeric: -378)		 tile.deepslate.name
  1. ↑ ID of block's direct item form, which is used in savegame files and addons.
  2. ↑ Available with /give command.
  3. ↑ The block's direct item form has the same ID as the block.

Block states

Java Edition:

Name Default value Allowed values Description
axisy xThe deepslate is oriented east–west.
yThe deepslate is oriented vertically.
zThe deepslate is oriented north–south.

Bedrock Edition:

NameMetadata Bits Default value Allowed valuesValues for
Metadata Bits		 Description
pillar_axisNot Supportedy xUnsupportedThe deepslate is oriented east–west.
yUnsupportedThe deepslate is oriented vertically.
zUnsupportedThe deepslate is oriented north–south.

Videos

History

Announcement

October 3, 2020 A then unnamed dark gray stone-type block was shown as part of the deep dark caves biome at Minecraft Live 2020.
February 22, 2021 JAPPA shows a new texture for grimstone.
March 4, 2021 JAPPA shows another new texture, now calling the block deepslate.
March 4, 2021 JAPPA shows yet another new, darker texture for deepslate.

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.1721w07a Added grimstone.
21w08a Changed texture and model. Added top texture.
”Grimstone” has been renamed to “Deepslate”.
Cobblestone-like behavior has been moved to cobbled deepslate.
Deepslate now drops cobbled deepslate if mined without Silk Touch.
Ores that spawn in deepslate now convert to their deepslate variant.
21w10a Changed texture of deepslate, once again.
Deepslate can now be placed along any axis.
Deepslate can now be obtained through smelting cobbled deepslate.
Silverfish may now turn normal deepslate into infested deepslate.
21w13aDeepslate blobs can now be found between Y=0 and Y=16.
21w15aDue to 1.17 being split into two parts, deepslate now generates only between Y=0 and Y=16.
21w18aIf the Caves & Cliffs Prototype Data Pack is applied to a world, deepslate blobs above Y=0 were removed.
1.18Experimental Snapshot 1Stone is gradually replaced from Y=0 to Y=-7 and is completely replaced from Y=-8 to the bedrock layer by deepslate.
21w43aUpgrading worlds from before 1.18 changes the old bedrock layer to deepslate.
21w44aNow the gradual transition from stone starts at height between Y=0 to Y=8, rather than Y=-8 to Y=0 previously.
1.19Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1Deepslate now generate as part of ancient cities.
22w13aDeepslate may now be found in ancient city furnaces.
26.1snap8Deepslate can now be used in the stonecutter to produce cobbled deepslate and its variants.
26.2snap1Added sulfur cubes, which have the ability to absorb deepslate, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.
snap6Changed effect from football/regular to slow bouncy.

Bedrock Edition

Bedrock Edition
1.17.0
Experiment
Caves and Cliffs		beta 1.16.230.52 Added deepslate.
1.17.0beta 1.17.0.52Deepslate is no longer available only through the "Caves & Cliffs" experimental toggle.
beta 1.17.0.54 Deepslate texture was changed match to Java Edition.
1.17.40
Experiment
Caves and Cliffs		beta 1.17.40.20Deepslate now generates below Y=0, gradually replacing stone and then fully replacing it at Y=-8.
1.18.0beta 1.18.0.20Deepslate blobs no longer generate above Y=0.[1]
1.18.10beta 1.18.10.20The gradual transition from stone to deepslate now starts at height between Y=0 to Y=8, rather than Y=-8 to Y=0 previously.
1.20.30Preview 1.20.20.21Increased the blast resistance of deepslate from 3.6 to 6.
26.10Preview 26.10.24Deepslate can now be used in the stonecutter to produce cobbled deepslate and its variants.
26.20
Experiment
Drop 2 of 2026		Preview 26.20.23Added sulfur cubes, which have the ability to absorb deepslate, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.
26.30Preview 26.30.20Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.
Preview 26.30.27Deepslate's sulfur cube archetype has been changed from regular to slow bouncy.

Issues

Issues relating to "Deepslate" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Trivia

  • According to Brandon Pearce, the reason for changing the name "grimstone" to "deepslate" was because the word "grim" had too many connotations related to a negative feeling and therefore did not accurately describe the block as to what it actually was. The name "deepslate" was eventually chosen because of its location within the world and to more accurately represent that it is a type of slate.[2]
  • Similar to stone, the orientation of the texture varies depending on the coordinates.

Renders

  • A deepslate block on the east-west axes
    A deepslate block on the east-west axes
  • A deepslate block on the north-south axes
    A deepslate block on the north-south axes
  • Deepslate as seen in Crocs Crossing
    Deepslate as seen in Crocs Crossing

Mojang screenshots

  • Deepslate blocks in development
    Deepslate blocks in development
  • Deepslate blocks in development
    Deepslate blocks in development
  • Deepslate with newer textures
    Deepslate with newer textures
  • Deepslate with ores in it
    Deepslate with ores in it
  • A close up of deepslate
    A close up of deepslate
  • Speleothems made of deepslate
    Speleothems made of deepslate

Screenshots

  • Deepslate and stone blending at Y=0
    Deepslate and stone blending at Y=0
  • Below Y=0, all stone is replaced by deepslate.
    Below Y=0, all stone is replaced by deepslate.
  • Deepslate block set
    Deepslate block set

In other media

References

  1. ↑ MCPE-141330 – [Experimental] Deepslate patches still generating above Y=0 – resolved as "Fixed".
  2. ↑ "The reason is that we felt the name "Grim" had too many connotations to a feeling rather than describing what it is. Generally, we don't enforce feelings, as they should be up to player interpretation" – @kingbdogz on X (formerly Twitter), March 4, 2021

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