Minecraft 1.18 vs 1.21

Ore Generation Changes

Minecraft has undergone significant changes in ore generation between versions 1.18 and 1.21. Understanding these changes is crucial for efficient ore finding.

World Height Changes

• 1.18: World height: -64 to 320
• 1.21: World height: -64 to 320 (maintained)
• Impact: More vertical space for ore generation

Diamond Generation

• 1.18: Y-levels -64 to 16
• 1.21: Y-levels -64 to 16 (optimized distribution)
• Improvement: Better clustering and accessibility