Find Copper in Minecraft

About Copper

Copper ore is a versatile resource in Minecraft, generating in large veins across the Overworld. Found as stone and deepslate variants, mined copper drops raw copper that must be smelted into ingots. Copper uniquely oxidizes over time, gradually changing from orange to green, making it a popular decorative and functional material.

How to Find Copper In Minecraft

Copper generates between Y-levels 95 and -16, with peak distribution around Y-level 48. Veins can contain up to 18 blocks and often spawn near dripstone caves. Any pickaxe can mine copper ore, and Fortune enchantments increase raw copper drops. Smelting raw copper yields copper ingots for crafting.

How to use Copper in Minecraft

• Build blocks that oxidize over time
• Craft lightning rods
• Make spyglasses
• Create cut copper variants
• Wax copper to prevent oxidation
• Decorative stairs and slabs
• Trade with villagers
• Power certain redstone components