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Lava Generation Levels in the Overworld

If you’re exploring the Overworld in Minecraft and wondering where lava appears, here’s everything you need to know.

🔥 Where Does Lava Generate?

1. Underground Lava Pools

  • In versions before 1.18, lava pools were most common at or below Y-level 11.
  • In Minecraft 1.18 and later, lava blobs are now found between Y -55 and -63, especially around bedrock.
  • These underground pools are often found in caves, and are very common deep underground.
Lava flow inside a deep cave in Minecraft
A glowing lava stream flowing through deep stone layers in a Minecraft cave

2. Surface Lava Lakes

  • Lava can generate on the surface, most commonly in deserts, savannas, and plains.
  • These lakes are usually found between Y-levels 10 to 50, but exact levels vary depending on terrain.
  • They’re useful for early game nether portal speedruns.
Minecraft surface lava lake surrounded by jungle trees
A naturally spawned lava lake at surface level in a jungle biome

3. Lava Springs

  • Lava can spawn as lava springs on cliff walls, in caves, or on mountainsides.
  • These can appear at higher Y-levels, even above Y=60, especially in mountainous terrain.
  • They are less common but still dangerous when exploring.

💡 Tip: Always carry a water bucket while mining or caving to stay safe from unexpected lava flows.

🎯 Summary Table

TypeY-Level RangeNotes
Underground Pools-63 to -55 (post-1.18)Very common near bedrock
Surface Lakes~10 to 50+More common in deserts, plains, savannas
Lava Springs0 to 100+Found on cliffs, mountains, and caves

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Updated on April 4, 2025
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