Iron

Iron can be obtained by smelting raw iron. Raw iron is dropped when iron ore blocks are mined with a pickaxe, iron ore can be found underground and in mountains. Iron ingots can be turned into iron blocks or iron nuggets. You can also find iron in loot chests across various structures across the world.

Iron is a versatile metal that is used extensively in crafting tools, weapons, and a lot of crafting recipes. Iron ingots can be used to trade with apprentice-level armorers, toolsmiths, and weaponsmiths in villages. Iron is also used to repair all tools for the iron tier and iron and chainmail armor.

Since iron can be found easily and in abundance, they are a very useful and important metal used quite commonly in both the early and later stages of the game. Tools and armor made from iron are quite durable and last longer than gold ones making them the better choice.

Q. What is the fastest way to get iron?

A. The fastest way to get iron is through strip mining, iron is most commonly found in mountains and underground.

Q. What is the best level for iron?

A. Iron should be most commonly found from Y=6 to Y=50.

Q. What is the best structure to find iron in?

A. Shipwrecks are really good for getting iron without mining.