How to Get Started with Ruby and Sapphire Gear

Finding and Mining Gems

Rubies and Sapphires are precious materials found underground. You'll need an iron pickaxe or better to mine them. Search at various depths—they're more common in certain biomes and Y-levels. Collect enough raw gems for your desired gear set.

Crafting Gem-Based Tools

Unlike metal tools, gem-based gear often requires additional processing:

1. Smelt or process raw gems into usable gem materials

2. Combine gems with crafting components (sticks, handles, or binding materials)

3. Use the crafting grid to assemble your tools

Ruby tools excel at specific tasks—they're particularly effective against certain block types and have unique enchantability. Sapphire tools offer different strengths, often providing better durability or speed in particular situations. Experiment with both to find which suits your playstyle. Gem gear is visually distinctive and often glows, making it easy to spot in your inventory.