Diamond Pickaxe
A high-tier pickaxe that can mine obsidian, ancient debris, and all other blocks. Essential for reaching the Nether.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability1561
Category
CategoryTools
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDdiamond_pickaxe
Overview
Diamond Pickaxe is a tool in the Tools category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and End City chest loot. It cannot be stacked, so each Diamond Pickaxe occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 1561 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Diamond Pickaxe sits alongside 34 other Tools entries, each with its own page. Its 1561-point durability sets how many actions it survives before breaking, and pairing it with Unbreaking multiplies that effective lifespan while Mending repairs it from collected experience. Diamond gear is high tier, capable of handling the toughest blocks and mobs, and any diamond tool or armor piece can be upgraded to Netherite at a smithing table. When enchanted, it can carry 6 different enchantments, including Efficiency, Unbreaking, Mending, and Fortune, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
Diamond PickaxeCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- End City chest loot
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Can be upgraded to Netherite at a Smithing Table. Required to mine obsidian.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Diamond Pickaxe in Minecraft?
Diamond Pickaxe is crafted at a Crafting Table using Diamond and Stick. It can also be obtained through End City chest loot.
What is Diamond Pickaxe used for?
Diamond Pickaxe is a tool used to harvest blocks faster and gather resources. A high-tier pickaxe that can mine obsidian, ancient debris, and all other blocks. Essential for reaching the Nether.
How many Diamond Pickaxe can you stack?
Diamond Pickaxe does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Diamond Pickaxe be enchanted?
Yes. Diamond Pickaxe can be enchanted with Efficiency, Unbreaking, Mending, Fortune, Silk Touch, and Curse of Vanishing. Apply these at an enchanting table, with enchanted books on an anvil, or through villager trades.
How much durability does Diamond Pickaxe have?
Diamond Pickaxe has 1561 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 1561 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Diamond Pickaxe added to Minecraft?
Diamond Pickaxe was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Tools category in the current 1.21 release.