Ancient Debris Wiki Guide

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft ancient debris with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, ancient debris is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

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Let’s explore how to add ancient debris to your inventory.

Where to find Ancient Debris in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find ancient debris in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.16 – 1.19	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3	Natural Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3	Ingredients

PlatformÂ is the platform that applies.

Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).

Creative Menu LocationÂ is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to mine Ancient Debris in Survival Mode

You can add ancient debris to your inventory in Survival mode by finding it and mining it in theÂ Nether. So, let’s get started!

1. Find Ancient Debris

First, let’s explore where to find ancient debris. In Minecraft, ancient debris is only found underground in theÂ Nether.

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TIP:Â Like diamonds, ancient debris is be found at a low y-coordinate, so look for ancient debris at a y-coordinate of between 12 and 21.

This is what a block of ancient debris looks like:

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2. Hold a Diamond or Netherite Pickaxe

Next, you will need aÂ diamond pickaxeÂ orÂ netherite pickaxeÂ to mine the ancient debris. Select the pickaxe in your hotbar so that you are holding it in your hand.

How to make a Diamond Pickaxe
How to make a Netherite Pickaxe

Other tools will not dig up the ancient debris.

3. Mine the Ancient Debris

TheÂ game controlÂ to mine the ancient debris depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the ancient debris.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the ancient debris.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the ancient debris.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the ancient debris.

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You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and a smaller block of ancient debris finally appears. The ancient debris will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Ancient Debris

Make sure you pick up the ancient debris before it disappears.

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Once you pick up the ancient debris, it will appear in your hotbar.

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Ancient debris is very useful items and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, ancient debris has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Minecraft ID	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Ancient Debris (minecraft:ancient_debris)			64	Java	1.16 – 1.19.3

DescriptionÂ is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used inÂ game commands.

Minecraft IDÂ is the Internal number for the item.

Data ValueÂ (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.

Stack SizeÂ is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)

PlatformÂ is the platform that applies.

Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.