If you're getting serious about mining in Minecraft, having the right kit is essential. In this guide, you'll learn what tools, items, and gear make up the perfect mining starter pack to help you survive and thrive underground.
A mining kit is a set of essential items like pickaxes, torches, food, armor, and shulker boxes used for mining expeditions.
Diamond or netherite pickaxe (with Efficiency), shovel, sword, and a bucket of water are a must.
At least 2-3 stacks of torches for deep mining trips to keep mobs away and avoid getting lost.
It helps extinguish lava and safely descend ravines or caves.
Yes, always pack cooked meat or golden carrots to stay healed.
Protection-enchanted diamond or netherite armor for hostile environments.
Use Fortune for mining ores, Silk Touch for preserving blocks.
Yes, for secure storage of valuables in case you die.
Yes, they’re ideal for organizing and carrying more resources.
Always bring backups in case one breaks deep underground.
Use markers or bring maps/compasses to track your way.
Optional, but helps you avoid digging to surface at night.
Yes, branch mining is efficient and safe for ore gathering.
Y=-59 in 1.18+ versions; avoid deepslate for speed unless necessary.
Yes, for exploring dark caves without needing torches.
Yes, great for blocking skeleton arrows and creeper blasts.
Dump cobblestone/gravel, use shulker boxes, and smelt ores onsite.
Yes, smelt ores and cook food on longer trips.
Not necessary unless harvesting moss or leaves.
Efficiency, Fortune, Unbreaking, Mending on pickaxes are ideal.