Copper Ore

Template:Infobox Item Template:Imagesneeded Copper Ore is a resource that can be gathered from copper ore veins. Copper ore is only found within Granite.

It is most abundant in the Boreal Forest biome, but also in Tundra, Ice and Cold Forest biomes in a lower concentration, especially 20-30 blocks below the surface.

Copper Ore is clearly distinguishable from the surrounding rock due to its reddish, mottled appearance.

Location

The Copper Ore vein doesn't spawn outside of cold areas of the map. A player might most easily find copper ore through prospecting, although the process may take time.

The information here is based on default ("vanilla") settings and may not be accurate in worlds with custom configurations or mods enabled.

Boreal Forest

Copper Ore is most abundant in the Boreal Forest biome 20-30 blocks below the surface. According to game files, copper ore has a chance of spawning within granite at the following depths:

• 5% chance, 5-20 blocks below the surface
• 40% chance, 20-30 blocks below the surface
• 8% chance, 30-40 blocks below the surface

Other biomes

The Tundra, Ice, and Cold Forest biomes all have a chance at spawning copper veins at similar depths, but at a lower rate than in the Boreal Forest. According to game files, copper ore has a chance of spawning within granite at the following depths:

Tundra

• 3% chance, 5-30 blocks below surface
• 9% chance, 30-40 blocks below surface

Ice

• 0.5% chance, 5-30 blocks below surface
• 5% chance, 30-40 blocks below surface

Cold Forest

• 2% chance, 5-20 blocks below surface

Gallery

• Copper Ore item details as of Alpha v6.3.1.
  Copper Ore item details as of Alpha v6.3.1.