Search a seed for nearby Ancient Debris, inspect Nether coordinates, and plan the shortest route from your chosen position.
| Deposit | Coords (X, Y, Z) | Distance | Action |
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Ancient Debris is the ultra-rare nether ore needed to craft Netherite. It is completely immune to fire and lava, generating in small veins surrounded by netherrack.
Ancient Debris generates between Y=8 and Y=119, but peaks heavily between Y=12 and Y=17. Mining or exploding at Y=15 yields the highest density per chunk.
Ancient Debris has a blast resistance of 1,200. Using beds or TNT lines destroys netherrack while leaving Ancient Debris blocks completely intact and exposed.
Smelt Ancient Debris into Netherite Scrap, combine 4 scraps with 4 Gold Ingots for a Netherite Ingot, and use a Smithing Template found in Bastions to upgrade gear.
What Y-level has the most Ancient Debris?
Y=15 is the optimal Y-level for Ancient Debris. Veins generate up to 2 blocks per chunk in the primary layer and 1 block per chunk in secondary layers.
Can Ancient Debris burn in lava?
No! Ancient Debris and Netherite items float on lava and cannot be destroyed by fire, lava, or explosions.
How many Ancient Debris are needed for a full Netherite set?
You need 16 Ancient Debris (4 Netherite Ingots) to upgrade a full set of diamond armor, plus 4 additional scraps per Netherite tool or weapon.
Where do I get Netherite Upgrade Templates?
Netherite Upgrade Smithing Templates generate inside chest loot in Bastion Remnants, particularly inside Treasure Room structures.