Choosing Which Ores to Mine Based on Visibility

Prioritize by Rarity and Value

The X-Ray pack highlights all ore types, but not all are worth your time. Focus on rare ores like diamonds and emeralds first, then move to valuable ores like gold and iron. Common ores like coal and copper can be gathered opportunistically.

Check Your Current Tools

Before committing to mining, verify you have the correct tool for each ore type. Some ores require specific pickaxe levels to drop as items. The pack shows you what's available, but you decide what's worth extracting.

Assess Ore Clusters

When you spot multiple ore blocks grouped together, evaluate whether the cluster justifies the mining time and tool durability cost. Large diamond clusters are always worth pursuing; small scattered deposits might not be.

Balance Efficiency

Use the transparent view to plan a mining route that hits multiple ore deposits in one trip, minimizing travel time. This approach maximizes resources gathered per expedition and reduces the need for repeated mining runs.