Diamond
A valuable gem mined from diamond ore with an iron or better pickaxe. It is used to craft diamond tools, weapons and armor.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDdiamond
Overview
Diamond is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mining, chest loot, and trading with villagers. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Diamond. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Diamond sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Diamond is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 11 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Used to Craft
Diamond is a crafting ingredient for 11 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Block of Diamond
Diamond Axe
Diamond Boots
Diamond Chestplate
Diamond Helmet
Diamond Hoe
Diamond Leggings
Diamond Pickaxe
Diamond Shovel
Diamond SwordHow to Obtain
- Mining
- Chest loot
- Trading
Notes
Also used to craft enchanting tables and jukeboxes, and required to upgrade gear to netherite.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Diamond in Minecraft?
Diamond is obtained through mining, chest loot, and trading with villagers. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Diamond used for?
Diamond is a crafting ingredient used to make Block of Diamond, Diamond Axe, Diamond Boots, Diamond Chestplate, Diamond Helmet, Diamond Hoe, Diamond Leggings, Diamond Pickaxe, Diamond Shovel, Diamond Sword, and 1 other item.
How many Diamond can you stack?
Diamond stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Diamond be enchanted?
No. Diamond cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Diamond added to Minecraft?
Diamond was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.