How to get netherite faster in Minecraft 1.18 update

Netherite has become the strongest resource in Minecraft. The game has iron, gold, diamond and Netherite, with Netherite being the strongest since its introduction in the 1.16 update. Finding Netherite is difficult, but it's very useful.

Netherite is used to upgrade diamond tools or armor, so diamond is still necessary. Still, finding Netherite is the final step towards maxing out an item. Here's how to find it faster.

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Where to find and how to get Netherite faster in Minecraft 1.18 version

Finding ancient debris (Image via Minecraft)

Players can use various mining strategies to discover ancient debris, which is crafted into Netherite. Since ancient debris blocks are commonly surrounded by Netherrack, using explosive items like beds, end crystals, and TNT is the best way to find them.

Netherrack is a block with low blast resistance, which means explosions can easily break it. On the other hand, ancient debris has very high blast resistance in Minecraft. Gamers can use explosives to destroy Netherracks and expose ancient debris.

Here are some efficient strategies for finding ancient debris.

Bed explosion

1. Go to height level Y 11-13 in the Nether.
2. Strip mine through the area.
3. Dig a four-block deep hole in the wall.
4. Place a bed.
5. Tap on it to cause an explosion and reveal ancient debris, if any.
6. Repeat the steps to find ancient debris, but stay at a safe distance from the bed.

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TNT explosion

1. Go to height level Y 11-13.
2. Make a long two-block-tall tunnel.
3. After creating the tunnel, make a chain of TNT having a three-block distance.
4. Lit the last TNT with a flint and steel, or use a flaming arrow.

This will cause a chain of explosions. After all the TNT has blown up, search for ancient debris.

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End crystals

1. Go to height level Y 11-13.
2. Place an obsidian block on the floor.
3. Then, place an end crystal on top of it.
4. Hit the crystal with an arrow to make it explode.

Of these three methods, using TNT is arguably the safest and most efficient way to find ancient debris in Minecraft. End-game players can use end crystals to destroy Netherrack, but it may cost many ghast tears. TNTs also have the same issue as they are crafted using gunpowder.

A bed explosion is arguably the cheapest way to find ancient debris. Players can craft beds in Minecraft using wool and wooden planks. Both these items can be farmed automatically, so players have to spend less time gathering resources for mining.

While searching for ancient debris, players are advised to carry potions of Fire Resistance and use armor with Blast Protection enchantment. This will protect players from unexpected lava pockets and misclicks on explosive blocks.