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Mining for ancient debris has been perfected as a science by many Minecraft players far smarter than I, and they have apparently all come to the conclusion that the best way to find ancient debris is to Explode Yourself On Purpose.
Ancient debris is a rare ore found in the Nether, and is the main source of netherite scraps. Its high blast resistance makes it immune to normal explosions. In item form, it floats on lava and cannot be burned by any form of fire.
Ancient debris is a rare ore found in the Nether, and is the main source of netherite scraps, which can then be used to craft netherite ingots. Its high blast resistance makes it immune to normal explosions.
This video compares the methods to find ancient debris, between strip-mining, the bed method and TNT method.
Whenever you find ancient debris, make sure to dig out the blocks surrounding it in case it's part of a vein. Vein sizes are 1-3, so if you've found 3 you don't need to dig around any more. It's resistant to lava, so you don't need to worry about it burning up if there's lava nearby.
To find Ancient Debris, first you’ll need a Diamond Pickaxe. If you mine the Ancient Debris block with anything less, it won’t drop anything. The blocks can be found at level 8 through 22...
Ancient Debris can only currently be found in the Nether, so you will need to create a Nether Portal. Once you've reached the Nether, you'll want to use the following tips to have the best chance of finding it.