Emerald
A gem used as the primary currency when trading with villagers. It is mined from emerald ore in mountain biomes.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.3.1
Item ID
Item IDemerald
Overview
Emerald is an item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through trading with villagers, mining, and chest loot. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Emerald.
Emerald additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Block of Emerald. Of the 23 kinds of generated chest that can hold it, shipwreck treasure chests are the best bet at about 74% per chest.
Used to Craft
Emerald is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Block of EmeraldHow to Obtain
- Trading
- Mining
- Chest loot
Notes
Villagers buy and sell goods for emeralds. Nine emeralds craft into a Block of Emerald.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Emerald in Minecraft?
Emerald is obtained through trading with villagers, mining, and chest loot. Emerald is not craftable, but it is an ingredient in 1 recipe.
What is Emerald used for?
Emerald is a crafting ingredient used to make Block of Emerald.
How many Emerald can you stack?
Emerald stacks 64 to a slot. Block of Emerald takes 9 of them per craft, so a full stack covers 7 of those before the slot is empty.
Where do you find Emerald in chests?
Emerald is chest loot in shipwreck treasure chests (about 74%, 1 to 5 at a time), buried treasure (about 53%, 4 to 8 at a time), ominous trial chamber vaults (about 33%, 4 to 10 at a time), and village armorer chests (about 32%). It shows up in 23 kinds of chest in total. Those odds come from the loot tables themselves, so they are per chest, without any Luck.
When was Emerald added to Minecraft?
Emerald was added in version 1.3.1.