Effective mine [Minecraft PE Guides]
This guide is designed for everyone, as we all venture into mines for resources. Here, I will introduce you to an efficient method of mining in Minecraft: Pocket Edition.
What constitutes an effective mine? A effective mine is one where you break the fewest blocks while maximizing your visibility.
I will visually demonstrate the most efficient technique with a screenshot:![Effective Mine [Minecraft PE Guides] Effective Mine [Minecraft PE Guides]](https://new.planet-mc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1471842280_2011-05-20_19.31.09.png)
At first glance, it may not be clear, but here’s a visual explanation of why this mine is so effective:
We touch on all blocks while digging the least amount possible.
For convenience, I recommend creating something from the following options:![Effective Mine [Minecraft PE Guides] Effective Mine [Minecraft PE Guides]](https://new.planet-mc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1471842290_2013-04-13_18.17.38.png)
![Effective Mine [Minecraft PE Guides] Effective Mine [Minecraft PE Guides]](https://new.planet-mc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1471842325_2011-05-20_19.35.29.png)
To find valuable ores, particularly diamonds, it’s advisable to mine at heights between 11 and 16 blocks.