Mining Ruby Ore and Choosing the Best Tool Tiers

With hundreds of new tools available, progression ranges from weak early-game utility gear up to high-durability combat weapons. Knowing where to mine new ores and which sets deal the most damage will save you resources.

Finding Ruby Ore

Most sets rely on existing vanilla materials from the Overworld, Nether, and End, but Ruby Tools require a newly generated mineral.

1. Equip a pickaxe and dig down to Y-level 18.

2. Strip mine around Y-level 18 to locate Ruby Ore veins.

3. Collect the rubies and bring them back to a crafting table to make Ruby Tools, which offer normal durability and a damage range of 3 to 7.

Comparing Tool Tiers by Damage and Durability

If you are prioritizing combat damage and longevity, focus your resources on the top-tier materials:

• Low Tier (Low Durability): Copper and Glowstone tools deal 2 to 5 damage, while Redstone and Slime tools deal 2 to 6 and 3 to 6 damage respectively. Snow and Ancient Prismarine tools reach up to 8 damage but still wear out quickly.
• Mid Tier (Normal Durability): Steel and Ruby tools deal 3 to 7 damage, Emerald deals 2 to 8, upgraded Magma reaches 9 to 12, and Amethyst deals 9 to 13 damage.
• High Tier (High Durability): Quartz and Amethyst Quartz tools deal 10 to 14 damage, Enderite deals 12 to 15 damage, and Blazed Quartz is the strongest set with a top damage range reaching 16.