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How to Make a Diamond Pickaxe in Minecraft

To make a diamond pickaxe in Minecraft place 3 diamonds across the top row of a crafting table and 2 sticks in the center column. In this guide we will show you how to obtain all the required materials and craft a diamond pickaxe.

Steps to Make a Diamond Pickaxe in Minecraft

Before you start crafting a diamond pickaxe you must first obtain the required materials such as diamonds and sticks.

Get 3 Diamonds

The first step is obtaining 3 diamonds which are required to craft a diamond pickaxe. To do this travel underground and search for diamond ore deposits. Once you find them mine the blocks using an iron pickaxe or a better tool to collect the diamonds needed for the recipe.

Get 2 Sticks

Next you will need 2 sticks. To craft them place 2 wooden planks vertically in a crafting table or your inventory crafting grid. This recipe will provide more than enough sticks for crafting a diamond pickaxe.

Craft the Diamond Pickaxe

After obtaining all the required materials open a crafting table and place the 3 diamonds across the entire top row. Then place the 2 sticks in the center column. Once the ingredients are arranged correctly you will receive a diamond pickaxe.

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FAQ

How to Repair a Diamond Pickaxe in Minecraft?

Diamond pickaxe in Minecraft can be repaired by combining two damaged diamond pickaxes in a crafting table or grindstone. Alternatively you can use an anvil and combine a damaged diamond pickaxe with a diamond or another diamond pickaxe. Unlike a crafting table or grindstone repairing a diamond pickaxe in an anvil allows you to preserve its enchantments.

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How to Enchant a Diamond Pickaxe in Minecraft?

Diamond pickaxe in Minecraft can be enchanted using an enchanting table or an anvil. To apply an enchantment with an enchanting table place the diamond pickaxe in the appropriate slot and add lapis lazuli. This can grant enchantments such as Efficiency which increases mining speed, Fortune which increases the amount of resources obtained, Silk Touch which allows blocks to drop in their original form, and Unbreaking which reduces durability loss.

Some enchantments such as Mending and Curse of Vanishing cannot be obtained directly from an enchanting table and require the use of an enchanted book and an anvil.

How Do I Get a Diamond Pickaxe in Minecraft?

Besides crafting a diamond pickaxe in Minecraft you can also obtain one in several other ways. An enchanted diamond pickaxe can be found in chests located in End Cities and Bastion Remnants, while a damaged diamond pickaxe can appear in Trial Chambers. Additionally, a master-level toolsmith villager may sell an enchanted diamond pickaxe as part of its trading offers for between 18 and 32 emeralds.

How Long Does a Diamond Pickaxe Last in Minecraft?

A diamond pickaxe in Minecraft has a durability of 1,561 uses, meaning it can break 1,561 blocks before wearing out completely. This makes it significantly more durable than stone, iron, and golden pickaxes. Its lifespan can be extended even further by applying enchantments such as Unbreaking or Mending.

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