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Build with Deepslate Without Mining Delays
Gathering Deepslate for Building
With Deepslate Tweaks Mod, collecting Deepslate for construction is no longer time-consuming. You can gather large quantities at Stone-equivalent speed.
Collection Strategy
1. Locate Deepslate deposits — find Deepslate layers below Y-level 16 or in deep caves
2. Use any adequate pickaxe — Stone, Iron, or Diamond pickaxes all work efficiently
3. Mine in bulk — since breaking speed matches Stone, you can collect stacks quickly without frustration
4. Transport to build site — use hoppers, minecarts, or manual carrying as usual
Building Advantages
- Deepslate variants become practical — Deepslate Tiles, Deepslate Bricks, and Polished Deepslate are now viable building materials
- Faster material gathering — no mining speed penalty encourages using Deepslate aesthetically
- Consistency with Stone builds — Deepslate and Stone now feel equally accessible
The mod makes Deepslate a genuine building option rather than a time-sink, opening up darker aesthetic possibilities for your builds.