Find Gold in Minecraft

About Gold

Gold ore is a versatile resource in Minecraft, generating in both the Overworld and Nether. In the Overworld, it appears in veins of up to 13 blocks, most commonly in badlands biomes, while Nether gold ore is more abundant but yields less raw gold per block. Gold tools and armor are low in durability but highly enchantable, and the metal is essential for piglin trading, powered rails, and other crafting recipes.

How to Find Gold In Minecraft

Gold ore generates between Y-levels 256 and -64, peaking at Y-level 32. It's most common in badlands biomes from Y256 to 0 and is also abundant in the Nether. Requires an iron pickaxe or better to mine. Using Fortune enchantments increases raw gold drops. Additional sources include drowned mobs, zombie piglins, and ruined structures.

How to use Gold in Minecraft

• Currency for piglin trading
• Craft powered rails
• Create golden apples and golden carrots
• Craft high enchantability tools and armor
• Use in beacon pyramids
• Make clocks
• Craft glistering melons
• Component for Netherite ingots