In 2026, Minecraft Legends continues to blend action-strategy combat with the familiar gathering loop of its source material. The spinoff asks players to command gather allays, defend villages, siege Piglin fortresses, and spend resources on buildings, improvements, and units. Because every material has a distinct role, understanding where each one comes from and what it unlocks is essential for efficient campaign progression. The guide below categorizes every major resource into non-mineable and mineable groups, explains acquisition methods, and highlights the structures and allies tied to each material.
Non-Mineable Resources
Some resources cannot be collected by gather allays. They are earned through combat, chests, and village defense. These materials often gate unit production, mobility, and high-value improvements.
Lapis
Lapis is obtained by defeating Piglins and opening village chests. It is the universal resource required to spawn any unit, alongside a unit-specific material. Since Piglin encounters are frequent, players rarely run out, but village chests provide a backup when stocks dip. The Allay Storage improvement raises the collection cap for Lapis and several other resources.
Prismarine
Prismarine comes from destroying Piglin structures and from village chests after defending a village from a Piglin attack. It is used to create wellhouses and improvement towers. Wellhouses help armies move quickly across the map, while improvement towers strengthen forces. Because both structures support fast rotation and army growth, Prismarine is a high-priority material.
Piglin Keys
Piglin Keys drop from defeated Piglins and open chests found in Piglin outposts and bases. They are a rarer drop than some other resources, but Piglin chests are uncommon too. Holding a few keys ensures that players can claim valuable loot whenever they encounter a locked Piglin chest.
Gold
Gold is found by destroying Piglin mining structures and in chests throughout the world. It is a crucial component for building specific improvements, moving power towers, and recruiting the First Golems. Gold therefore connects base development, map control, and late-game army power.
Mineable Resources
Mineable resources can be collected by commanding gather allays to take them from the world. They are used to create a wide variety of buildings and units. Their collection caps can also be increased through the Allay Storage improvement.
Wood
Wood is found in most biomes, is abundant in jungles, and appears in any village chest. It is a required resource for a huge number of structures when combined with other materials. On its own, Wood forms ramps for traversing terrain and walls for defense. It is also used to create rapid-firing plank golems. Because so many recipes demand Wood, players should maintain a steady supply.
Stone
Stone is found in most biomes, is plentiful in the Fatelands, and appears in any village chest. Like Wood, Stone combines with other resources to create a variety of structures. It is also a vital component for building improvements alongside Prismarine. Stone is used to create building-destroying stone golems, sturdy allies that are vital for taking down resilient enemy bases. Stone must also be used to awaken the First of Stone, one of the First Golems.
Iron
Iron is unlocked after constructing the Gather Iron improvement in the improvements tutorial, with the cap increasing through subsequent improvements. It is found in forests, dry savannas, and the Fatelands. It also appears in village chests in villages that focus on producing Iron. Iron creates grindstone golems, which can stun enemies, and the invaluable healing mossy golems. After developing at least two Gather Iron improvements, players can use Iron to build masonries. These important buildings reinforce structures, slowly turning them from Wood to Stone. Iron can also awaken the First of Brick.
Redstone
Redstone is unlocked after constructing the Gather Redstone improvement, with the cap increasing upon every improvement that follows. It is found in swamps and jungles, as well as in village chests in villages that focus on producing Redstone. With Redstone, manually aimed redstone launchers can be built. With two Gather Redstone improvements, players can build battle drums that speed up the recharge time for arrow towers, scatter towers, redstone launchers, and traps. Later in the game, Redstone can also be used to spawn zombie allies who are extremely tough in melee combat.
Diamonds
Diamonds are unlocked through the Gather Diamonds improvement, with the cap increasing in the same way as other resources of its type. They are gathered in tundras and jagged peaks, usually in mountains, and in village chests where appropriate. Interestingly, Diamonds are much more abundant and easier to find than their counterpart in the original Minecraft. With this resource, players can construct ice traps that freeze non-boss enemies who get too close. With an additional improvement completed, Diamonds can be used to create spyglass overlooks that increase the range of arrow towers, scatter towers, and redstone launchers. In time, they can be used to spawn skeletons, hardy long-ranged warriors armed with bows.
Coal
The valuable Coal is available to collect in certain village chests, meadows, and badlands. Its utility is generally focused on explosive effects. Coal, when developed, creates kaboomeries. These add knockback to the attacks of arrow towers, scatter towers, and redstone launchers. The volatile capabilities of Coal do not end there: the infamous Creepers can be created using it when the player has progressed far enough. These creatures are just as deadly on the player's side as they are when tormenting players in the original title. The First of Diorite is also awakened through Coal.
Resource Roles at a Glance
| Resource | Acquisition | Main Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Lapis | Piglins, village chests | Spawning any unit |
| Prismarine | Piglin structures, defended village chests | Wellhouses, improvement towers |
| Piglin Keys | Piglins | Opening Piglin outpost and base chests |
| Gold | Piglin mining structures, chests | Improvements, moving power towers, First Golems |
| Wood | Biomes, jungles, village chests | Ramps, walls, many structures, plank golems |
| Stone | Biomes, Fatelands, village chests | Structures, improvements, stone golems, First of Stone |
| Iron | Gather Iron unlock; forests, dry savannas, Fatelands, village chests | Grindstone golems, mossy golems, masonries, First of Brick |
| Redstone | Gather Redstone unlock; swamps, jungles, village chests | Redstone launchers, battle drums, zombie allies |
| Diamonds | Gather Diamonds unlock; tundras, jagged peaks, village chests | Ice traps, spyglass overlooks, skeletons |
| Coal | Village chests, meadows, badlands | Kaboomeries, Creepers, First of Diorite |
First Golems and Strategic Priorities
First Golems are powerful allies. Gold is needed to recruit them, while Stone awakens the First of Stone, Iron awakens the First of Brick, and Coal awakens the First of Diorite. A balanced stockpile therefore supports both immediate army production and long-term map control. Players who invest in Allay Storage, Gather Iron, Gather Redstone, and Gather Diamonds will find their options expand significantly. In 2026, the resource system remains a defining part of Minecraft Legends' strategy layer, rewarding planning, scouting, and efficient spending.
Final Tips
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Prioritize Lapis and Wood early because they feed unit production and basic structures.
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Defend villages to gain Prismarine and chest resources.
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Use Stone and Iron to unlock First Golems and masonries for sturdier bases.
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Save Redstone and Diamonds for advanced towers, traps, and ranged units.
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Keep Coal for knockback support and Creepers when explosive pressure is needed.
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Increase collection caps with Allay Storage to avoid constant return trips.