How to Find and Mine Salt Caverns

Locating Salt Caves

Salt caverns generate underground throughout the Overworld, typically at lower depths. Explore caves and mine downward to find these distinctive salt-filled chambers. Salt blocks and salt drips are easy to spot once you're in a cavern—they have a distinctive crystalline appearance.

Harvesting Salt

Mine salt blocks with any pickaxe to collect raw salt. Salt drips can also be harvested and processed. Collect as much as you need for your cooking and building projects.

Using Culinary Salt

Raw salt can be refined into culinary salt, which is used in many food recipes to enhance flavor and preservation. Beyond cooking, salt blocks serve as unique decorative building materials with a rustic aesthetic. Consider setting up a salt storage area near your kitchen for easy access during meal preparation. Multiple trips to caverns will be necessary if you plan extensive cooking or large-scale building projects.