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.

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.

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

Type	Y-Level Range	Notes
Underground Pools	-63 to -55 (post-1.18)	Very common near bedrock
Surface Lakes	~10 to 50+	More common in deserts, plains, savannas
Lava Springs	0 to 100+	Found on cliffs, mountains, and caves

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