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๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ณ๐Our guide goes over a variety of ways to get coal in Minecraft. Use the method that fits your requirements and circumstances.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ณ๐?
Coal is one of the most popular fuel sources in Minecraft. It appears as small black rocks arranged in a solid block. You can use coal to power furnaces, blast furnaces, and various light blocks.
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Coal and charcoal are two of the best options when it comes to fuel. In most cases, you can use them interchangeably, with neither being more efficient than the other. However, most players prefer coal because it can be turned into blocks. Additionally, coal is easier to obtain inside caves, where you often need torches. Wood, which is required for charcoal, can be put to better uses.
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According to Minecraft ore distribution, coal ore blocks spawn between world heights of 136 to 320 and 0 to 192, with the highest concentration at Y=96. You will have better luck finding coal in hilly biomes than anywhere else. In the Bedrock edition, coal ores can also generate between heights 128 and 256. Keep your eyes peeled!
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Once you find a coal ore block, use any pickaxe to mine it. If mined without a pickaxe, the ore block drops nothing. Unlike gold or iron, you don't need to refine coal to use it. Simply pick up the dropped coal and get to work.
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If searching for ores doesn't go as planned, you can get coal by other methods. Let's explore each of them to find the best alternative.
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Wither Skeleton mobs, found in Nether fortresses, drop coal alongside skulls and bones when killed. However, they are among the fiercest Nether mobs. Unless you specifically need Wither skeleton skills, it's best to stick with other methods for coal.
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Looting chests is another great way to find coal in Minecraft. You can find coal in various structures, including:
- Dungeon/Monster Room
- Mineshaft
- Ancient City
- Underwater and Ocean Ruins
- Shipwreck
- Trail Ruins
- Village
- Igloo
- Woodland Mansion
While you might not find coal in all these structures every time, they are still worth exploring. Plus, if you have an Elytra, chest loot might be easier to obtain than mining.
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Occasionally, you can find a Block of Coal buried inside a Trail Ruins structure. Use a pickaxe to mine and pick up this block. Placing the block of coal inside the crafting grid gives you 9 pieces of coal. With proper planning and some luck, this is the most rewarding way to get coal in Minecraft.
๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ณ๐
With a bunch of coal in your bag, itโs time to light up your world. However, you donโt need coal for all light blocks. The amazing froglight can outshine almost anything and doesnโt even require fuel. If you just want to cook food, a campfire is more efficient than a furnace. In the end, it all comes down to how you use your fuel on Minecraft SMP servers. Happy crafting!