The Best Diamond-Mining Techniques After digging down to Y:-53, the most optimal way to find Diamonds is by using the 'branch' technique, known as strip mining in Minecraft. This method is carried ...

To mine Diamonds you'll need an iron, diamond, or Netherite pickaxe--stone or wooden ones just won't cut it. For speedrunners, make a stone pickaxe or 20 and mine your way down to the optimal level.