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'''Obsidian''' is a [[Minecraft:block]] found naturally in all [[Minecraft:dimension]]s, and created when [[Minecraft:water]] flows over a [[Minecraft:lava|lava source]] in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], or as part of structures in [[Minecraft:the Nether]] and [[Minecraft:the End]]. It has high hardness and blast resistance, making it immune to normal explosions. Obsidian can be used to craft [[Minecraft:beacon]]s, enchanting tables, and ender chests, and build the frame of a Nether portal. Obsidian is only obtainable with a diamond or netherite pickaxe.
'''Obsidian''' is a [[Minecraft:block]] found naturally in all [[Minecraft:dimension]]s, and created when [[Minecraft:water]] flows over a [[Minecraft:lava|lava source]] in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], or as part of structures in [[Minecraft:the Nether]] and [[Minecraft:the End]]. It has high [[Minecraft:hardness]] and [[Minecraft:blast resistance]], making it immune to normal [[Minecraft:explosion]]s. Obsidian can be used to craft [[Minecraft:beacon]]s, [[Minecraft:enchanting table]]s, and [[Minecraft:ender chest]]s, and build the frame of a [[Minecraft:Nether portal]]. Obsidian is only obtainable with a diamond or netherite pickaxe.


== Obtaining ==
== Obtaining ==
=== Breaking ===
=== Breaking ===
The suitable tool to break obsidian is the [[Minecraft:pickaxe]]. Obsidian needs to be broken using a diamond pickaxe or better, otherwise the breaking time will increase and the block drops nothing.
The suitable tool to break obsidian is the [[Minecraft:pickaxe]]. Obsidian needs to be broken using a [[Minecraft:diamond pickaxe]] or better, otherwise the breaking time will increase and the block drops nothing.
{{breaking row|horizontal=1|Obsidian|Pickaxe|Diamond|Netherite}}
{{breaking row|horizontal=1|Obsidian|Pickaxe|Diamond|Netherite}}
Obsidian drops itself when it's destroyed.
Obsidian drops itself when it's destroyed.


=== Ender chest ===
=== Ender chest ===
8 obsidian blocks are dropped by an ender chest when broken without a tool enchanted with [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]].
8 obsidian blocks are dropped by an [[Minecraft:ender chest]] when broken without a tool enchanted with [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]].


=== Post-generation ===
=== Post-generation ===
[[File:Obsidian Spring.png|200px|thumb|Using a water spring to mine obsidian.]]
[[File:Obsidian Spring.png|200px|thumb|Using a water spring to mine obsidian.]]
Obsidian is formed when flowing [[Minecraft:water]] touches a [[Minecraft:lava]] source block, and it can be found naturally where water from a spring or aquifer has flowed over a nearby lava pool. This provides a renewable way of obtaining obsidian, as lava can be farmed via cauldrons under pointed dripstone.
Obsidian is formed when flowing [[Minecraft:water]] touches a [[Minecraft:lava]] source block, and it can be found naturally where water from a [[Minecraft:spring]] or [[Minecraft:aquifer]] has flowed over a nearby [[Minecraft:lava pool]]. This provides a renewable way of obtaining obsidian, as lava can be [[Minecraft:Lava#Renewability|farmed]] via [[Minecraft:cauldrons]] under [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]].


Obsidian is created when a Nether portal is generated in [[Minecraft:the Nether]] or the [[Minecraft:Overworld]]. This portal can then be mined, providing another way of obtaining obsidian renewably. {{IN|Java}}, if a Nether portal is generated midair, 4 extra obsidian is generated at the bottom of the portal.
Obsidian is created when a Nether portal is generated in [[Minecraft:the Nether]] or the [[Minecraft:Overworld]]. This portal can then be mined, providing another way of obtaining obsidian renewably. {{IN|Java}}, if a Nether portal is generated midair, 4 extra obsidian is generated at the bottom of the portal.


When an entity enters the End via an [[Minecraft:End Portal (block)|End portal]], it always spawns on a platform consisting of 25 obsidian. This platform can then be mined, and regenerates whenever an entity enters the End, providing another way of obtaining obsidian renewably. Obsidian pillars also regenerate when the ender dragon respawns.
When an [[Minecraft:entity]] enters the End via an [[Minecraft:End Portal (block)|End portal]], it always spawns on a [[Minecraft:obsidian platform|platform]] consisting of 25 obsidian. This platform can then be mined, and regenerates whenever an entity enters the End, providing another way of obtaining obsidian renewably. Obsidian pillars also regenerate when the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] respawns.


=== Natural generation ===
=== Natural generation ===
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Obsidian generates naturally in all [[Minecraft:dimension]]s:
Obsidian generates naturally in all [[Minecraft:dimension]]s:
* [[Minecraft:Overworld]]:
* [[Minecraft:Overworld]]:
** Obsidian generates as part of ruined portals.
** Obsidian generates as part of [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s.
** A single obsidian block generates in some types of ocean ruin buildings.
** A single obsidian block generates in some types of [[Minecraft:ocean ruin]] buildings.
** Obsidian generates in woodland mansions with a diamond block concealed by it. These are found in the secret "obsidian room" and "lava room", on the 2nd or 3rd floors.
** Obsidian generates in [[Minecraft:woodland mansion]]s with a [[Minecraft:diamond block]] concealed by it. These are found in the secret "obsidian room" and "lava room", on the 2nd or 3rd floors.
* [[Minecraft:The Nether]]:  
* [[Minecraft:The Nether]]:  
** Obsidian generates as part of ruined portals.
** Obsidian generates as part of ruined portals.
* [[Minecraft:The End]]:
* [[Minecraft:The End]]:
** Solid End spikes can be found on the End's main island, generating all the way down to Y=0.
** Solid [[Minecraft:End spike]]s can be found on the End's main island, generating all the way down to Y=0.
** 26 blocks of obsidian generate as a part of the End ship in an End city.
** 26 blocks of obsidian generate as a part of the [[Minecraft:End ship]] in an [[Minecraft:End city]].


{{block distribution}}
{{block distribution}}
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=== Bartering ===
=== Bartering ===
[[Minecraft:Piglin]]s may barter a block of obsidian when given a gold ingot with a chance of ~8.53% ({{frac|40|469}}).
[[Minecraft:Piglin]]s may [[Minecraft:barter]] a block of obsidian when given a [[Minecraft:gold ingot]] with a chance of ~8.53% ({{frac|40|469}}).


== Usage ==
== Usage ==
Obsidian is useful for building explosion-resistant structures as it has a blast resistance of 1,200, the highest of all blocks obtainable in Survival mode (tied with crying obsidian, [[Minecraft:anvil]]s, and netherite blocks). Obsidian also cannot be destroyed by the ender dragon. These qualities make obsidian an extremely effective defensive [[Minecraft:block]], and it is commonly used in many bases in multiplayer servers as protection from griefers.
Obsidian is useful for building [[Minecraft:explosion]]-resistant structures as it has a blast resistance of 1,200, the highest of all blocks obtainable in [[Minecraft:Survival]] mode (tied with [[Minecraft:crying obsidian]], [[Minecraft:anvil]]s, and [[Minecraft:netherite block]]s). Obsidian also cannot be destroyed by the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]]. These qualities make obsidian an extremely effective defensive [[Minecraft:block]], and it is commonly used in many bases in multiplayer servers as protection from griefers.


Obsidian is, however, not immune to the [[Minecraft:wither]]. Although [[Minecraft:Wither#Wither Skull|black wither skulls]] have merely the explosive power of a ghast fireball, blue wither skulls ignore blast resistance, which means they can destroy obsidian. The wither's body can also destroy obsidian, either through block-breaking behavior upon taking damage, or its dash attack{{only|bedrock}}. The wither is the only mob in the game that can break obsidian.  
Obsidian is, however, not immune to the [[Minecraft:wither]]. Although [[Minecraft:Wither#Wither Skull|black wither skulls]] have merely the explosive power of a [[Minecraft:ghast]] fireball, blue wither skulls ignore blast resistance, which means they can destroy obsidian. The wither's body can also destroy obsidian, either through block-breaking behavior upon taking damage, or its dash attack{{only|bedrock}}. The wither is the only mob in the game that can break obsidian.  


Obsidian is one of the two blocks an End crystal can be placed on; the other is [[Minecraft:bedrock]].
Obsidian is one of the two blocks an [[Minecraft:End crystal]] can be placed on; the other is [[Minecraft:bedrock]].


=== Nether portals ===
=== Nether portals ===
Obsidian is used to create a Nether portal frame, which is then ignited using [[Minecraft:fire]]. The frame must be a vertical rectangle any size from 4×5 to 23×23. The corners of the frame are not required for an operational portal.
Obsidian is used to create a [[Minecraft:Nether portal]] frame, which is then ignited using [[Minecraft:fire]]. The frame must be a vertical rectangle any size from 4×5 to 23×23. The corners of the frame are not required for an operational portal.


=== Crafting ingredient ===
=== Crafting ingredient ===
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=== Note blocks ===
=== Note blocks ===
Obsidian can be placed under note blocks to produce "bass drum" sounds.
Obsidian can be placed under [[Minecraft:note block]]s to produce "bass drum" sounds.


=== Piston interactivity ===
=== Piston interactivity ===
Obsidian cannot be pushed by [[Minecraft:piston]]s. It also cannot be pushed nor pulled by sticky pistons.
Obsidian cannot be pushed by [[Minecraft:piston]]s. It also cannot be pushed nor pulled by [[Minecraft:sticky piston]]s.


=== Sulfur cube ===
=== Sulfur cube ===
{{In development|section=1|drop=Chaos Cubed}}
{{In development|section=1|drop=Chaos Cubed}}
Sulfur cubes have the ability to absorb obsidian, either through picking it up or being interacted with it. This provides the regular/football effect to the mob when hitting it.
[[Minecraft:Sulfur cube]]s have the ability to absorb obsidian, either through picking it up or being interacted with it. This provides the regular/football effect to the mob when hitting it.


== Sounds ==
== Sounds ==
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|{{HistoryLine|java classic}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.28|[[File:Obsidian JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added obsidian.
|{{HistoryLine||0.28|[[File:Obsidian JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added obsidian.
|Obsidian is extremely tough to break and drops one [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] block when broken.}}
|Obsidian is extremely tough to break and [[Minecraft:drops]] one [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] block when broken.}}
|{{HistoryLine|java infdev}}
|{{HistoryLine|java infdev}}
|{{HistoryLine||20100227-1414|Added the obsidian wall, which marks the X and Z axis, intersecting at 0,0. This creates two intersecting planes extending just above the surface of the solid material that surrounds them.}}
|{{HistoryLine||20100227-1414|Added the [[Minecraft:obsidian wall]], which marks the X and Z axis, intersecting at 0,0. This creates two intersecting planes extending just above the surface of the solid material that surrounds them.}}
|{{HistoryLine||20100313|The obsidian wall has been removed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||20100313|The obsidian wall has been removed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||20100617-1531|Obsidian is now created when [[Minecraft:water]] touches a [[Minecraft:lava]] source.}}
|{{HistoryLine||20100617-1531|Obsidian is now created when [[Minecraft:water]] touches a [[Minecraft:lava]] source.}}
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|{{HistoryLine|java alpha}}
|{{HistoryLine|java alpha}}
|{{HistoryLine||v1.0.14|Obsidian's blast resistance has been changed to 1,200, making [[Minecraft:TNT]] unable to destroy it.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v1.0.14|Obsidian's blast resistance has been changed to 1,200, making [[Minecraft:TNT]] unable to destroy it.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v1.2.0|dev=preview|Introduced the Nether portal, made using obsidian, which also makes obsidian renewable.
|{{HistoryLine||v1.2.0|dev=preview|Introduced the [[Minecraft:Nether portal]], made using obsidian, which also makes obsidian [[Minecraft:renewable]].
|However, since diamond pickaxes are not yet renewable, obsidian is currently only renewable as a block.}}
|However, since [[Minecraft:diamond pickaxe]]s are not yet renewable, obsidian is currently only renewable as a block.}}
|{{HistoryLine|java beta}}
|{{HistoryLine|java beta}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=Pre-release|Obsidian can be moved by endermen.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=Pre-release|Obsidian can be moved by [[Minecraft:endermen]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.0|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease|Obsidian can no longer be moved by endermen.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.0|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease|Obsidian can no longer be moved by endermen.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3|The enchantment table has been introduced, which is crafted using obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3|The [[Minecraft:enchantment table]] has been introduced, which is [[Minecraft:craft]]ed using obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Introduced [[Minecraft:the End]], with obsidian platform and obsidian pillars.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Introduced [[Minecraft:the End]], with [[Minecraft:obsidian platform]] and [[Minecraft:obsidian pillar]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 6|Obsidian mining time has been decreased from 15 to 2.5 seconds.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 6|Obsidian mining time has been decreased from 15 to 2.5 seconds.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=RC1|Obsidian mining time has been increased from 2.5 to 9.4 seconds.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=RC1|Obsidian mining time has been increased from 2.5 to 9.4 seconds.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.1|dev=12w01a|Obsidian can now be found in village blacksmith [[Minecraft:chest]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.1|dev=12w01a|Obsidian can now be found in [[Minecraft:village]] blacksmith [[Minecraft:chest]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.3.1|dev=12w21a|The ender chest has been introduced, which is crafted using obsidian.
|{{HistoryLine||1.3.1|dev=12w21a|The [[Minecraft:ender chest]] has been introduced, which is crafted using obsidian.
|As diamond pickaxes can now be purchased from blacksmith [[Minecraft:villager]]s, obsidian is now renewable.}}
|As diamond pickaxes can now be [[Minecraft:trading|purchased]] from blacksmith [[Minecraft:villager]]s, obsidian is now renewable.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.4.2|dev=12w36a|The [[Minecraft:beacon]] block has now received a [[Minecraft:crafting]] recipe, which uses obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.4.2|dev=12w36a|The [[Minecraft:beacon]] block has now received a [[Minecraft:crafting]] recipe, which uses obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=12w38a|The [[Minecraft:wither]]'s blue wither skull projectile has been introduced, which produces a special explosion that can destroy obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=12w38a|The [[Minecraft:wither]]'s blue wither skull projectile has been introduced, which produces a special explosion that can destroy obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.7.2|dev=13w36a|Obsidian can now be destroyed with explosives by summoning a fireball with custom data.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.7.2|dev=13w36a|Obsidian can now be destroyed with explosives by summoning a [[Minecraft:fireball]] with custom data.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=14w25a|An infinite obsidian glitch ({{bug|MC-4239}}, allowing conversion of [[Minecraft:redstone]] into obsidian) has been fixed during the implementation of the new [[Minecraft:block]] metadata format.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=14w25a|An infinite obsidian glitch ({{bug|MC-4239}}, allowing conversion of [[Minecraft:redstone]] into obsidian) has been fixed during the implementation of the new [[Minecraft:block]] metadata format.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w30a|Obsidian can now be found inside [[Minecraft:chest]]s in Nether fortresses.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w30a|Obsidian can now be found inside [[Minecraft:chest]]s in [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.9|dev=15w31a|Obsidian now generates as part of the End cities.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.9|dev=15w31a|Obsidian now generates as part of the [[Minecraft:End cities]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=15w43a|The obsidian yield from Nether fortress [[Minecraft:chest]]s has been slightly decreased.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=15w43a|The obsidian yield from [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]] [[Minecraft:chest]]s has been slightly decreased.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.11|dev=16w39a|Obsidian now generates in woodland mansions.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.11|dev=16w39a|Obsidian now generates in [[Minecraft:woodland mansion]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||July 18, 2017|link={{tweet|jeb|887230844112424960}}|[[File:Obsidian (Texture Update pre-release 1).png|32px]] Jeb tweets an image of an updated obsidian texture.}}
|{{HistoryLine||July 18, 2017|link={{tweet|jeb|887230844112424960}}|[[File:Obsidian (Texture Update pre-release 1).png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Jeb]] tweets an image of an updated obsidian texture.}}
|{{HistoryLine||July 19, 2017|link={{tweet|jeb|887580942910586880}}|[[File:Obsidian (Texture Update pre-release 2).png|32px]] Jeb tweets an image of an updated obsidian texture.}}
|{{HistoryLine||July 19, 2017|link={{tweet|jeb|887580942910586880}}|[[File:Obsidian (Texture Update pre-release 2).png|32px]] Jeb tweets an image of an updated obsidian texture.}}
|{{HistoryLine||July 11, 2018|link={{tweet|jappa|1017060957237989376}}|[[File:Obsidian (Texture Update pre-release 3).png|32px]] Jasper Boerstra tweets an image of an updated obsidian texture.}}
|{{HistoryLine||July 11, 2018|link={{tweet|jappa|1017060957237989376}}|[[File:Obsidian (Texture Update pre-release 3).png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Jasper Boerstra]] tweets an image of an updated obsidian texture.}}
|{{HistoryLine||?|[[File:Obsidian (Texture Update pre-release 4).png|32px]] This texture of obsidian was shown at some point (not in game).}}
|{{HistoryLine||?|[[File:Obsidian (Texture Update pre-release 4).png|32px]] This texture of obsidian was shown at some point (not in game).}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.13|dev=18w09a|Obsidian now generates in some underwater ruins.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.13|dev=18w09a|Obsidian now generates in some [[Minecraft:underwater ruins]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.14|dev=18w43a|[[File:Obsidian JE2.png|32px]] The texture of obsidian has been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.14|dev=18w43a|[[File:Obsidian JE2.png|32px]] The texture of obsidian has been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=18w44a|[[File:Obsidian JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of obsidian has been changed, once again.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=18w44a|[[File:Obsidian JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of obsidian has been changed, once again.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16|dev=20w07a|Obsidian has a {{frac|1|109}} (~0.92%) chance of being offered by [[Minecraft:piglin]]s when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16|dev=20w07a|Obsidian has a {{frac|1|109}} (~0.92%) chance of being offered by [[Minecraft:piglin]]s when [[Minecraft:bartering]], in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w09a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|10|113}} (~8.85%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1–5.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w09a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|10|113}} (~8.85%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1–5.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w10a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|40|411}} (~9.73%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w10a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|40|411}} (~9.73%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w11a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|40|417}} (~9.59%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w11a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|40|417}} (~9.59%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w13a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|40|424}} (~9.43%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w13a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|40|424}} (~9.43%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w16a|Obsidian now generates in bastion remnants chests.
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w16a|Obsidian now generates in [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s chests.
|Obsidian can now spawn as part of ruined portals or be found in its chests.}}
|Obsidian can now spawn as part of [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s or be found in its chests.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w20a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|40|423}} (~9.46%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w20a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|40|423}} (~9.46%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16.2|dev=20w28a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|40|459}} (~8.71%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16.2|dev=20w28a|Obsidian now has a {{frac|40|459}} (~8.71%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w30a|The chance of finding obsidian in bastion remnant chests has been decreased from 31.5% to 24.4%.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w30a|The chance of finding obsidian in bastion remnant chests has been decreased from 31.5% to 24.4%.}}
|{{HistoryLine|java upcoming}}
|{{HistoryLine|java upcoming}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.2|dev=snap 1|Added sulfur cubes, which have the ability to absorb obsidian, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.2|dev=snap 1|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb obsidian, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
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|{{HistoryLine||Pre-release|[[File:Obsidian (texture) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Obsidian JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||Pre-release|[[File:Obsidian (texture) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Obsidian JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.2.0|In Survival mode, obsidian drops itself when mined with any [[Minecraft:pickaxe]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.2.0|In Survival mode, obsidian drops itself when mined with any [[Minecraft:pickaxe]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.3.0|Obsidian now only drops itself when mined with a diamond pickaxe. This makes obsidian's item form unobtainable as diamond pickaxes are not legitimately obtainable in this version.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.3.0|Obsidian now only drops itself when mined with a [[Minecraft:diamond pickaxe]]. This makes obsidian's item form unobtainable as diamond pickaxes are not legitimately obtainable in this version.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.3.2|Diamond pickaxes are now legitimately obtainable, making the obsidian item obtainable once again.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.3.2|Diamond pickaxes are now legitimately obtainable, making the obsidian item obtainable once again.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.5.0|Glowing obsidian has been added, which drops a block of regular obsidian when mined.
|{{HistoryLine||v0.5.0|[[Minecraft:Glowing obsidian]] has been added, which drops a block of regular obsidian when mined.
|The newly added Nether reactor structure generates a "spire" of obsidian when activated.}}
|The newly added [[Minecraft:Nether reactor]] structure generates a "spire" of obsidian when activated.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.6.0|The "spires" generated by Nether reactors are now made of [[Minecraft:netherrack]], instead of obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.6.0|The "spires" generated by Nether reactors are now made of [[Minecraft:netherrack]], instead of obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.9.0|dev=build 1|Obsidian can now be found in villages within [[Minecraft:villager|blacksmith]] [[Minecraft:chest]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.9.0|dev=build 1|Obsidian can now be found in [[Minecraft:village]]s within [[Minecraft:villager|blacksmith]] [[Minecraft:chest]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.12.1|dev=build 1|Obsidian can now be used to form Nether portals.
|{{HistoryLine||v0.12.1|dev=build 1|Obsidian can now be used to form [[Minecraft:Nether portal]]s.
|Obsidian is now used to craft enchantment tables.}}
|Obsidian is now used to craft [[Minecraft:enchantment table]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.13.0|dev=build 2|Obsidian now requires 6.5 seconds to mine, rather than 3.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.13.0|dev=build 2|Obsidian now requires 6.5 seconds to mine, rather than 3.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.16.0|dev=build 4|Obsidian is now used to craft [[Minecraft:beacon]]s.
|{{HistoryLine||v0.16.0|dev=build 4|Obsidian is now used to craft [[Minecraft:beacon]]s.
|The [[Minecraft:wither]]'s "blue wither skull" projectile has been introduced, which produces a special explosion that can destroy obsidian.}}
|The [[Minecraft:wither]]'s "blue wither skull" projectile has been introduced, which produces a special explosion that can destroy obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine|pocket}}
|{{HistoryLine|pocket}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.0|dev=alpha 0.17.0.1|Obsidian is now used to craft ender chests and End crystals.
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.0|dev=alpha 0.17.0.1|Obsidian is now used to craft [[Minecraft:ender chest]]s and [[Minecraft:End crystal]]s.
|Obsidian now generates naturally in [[Minecraft:the End]] as obsidian platforms, obsidian pillars and some parts of End ships in End cities.}}
|Obsidian now generates naturally in [[Minecraft:the End]] as [[Minecraft:obsidian platform]]s, [[Minecraft:obsidian pillar]]s and some parts of [[Minecraft:End ship]]s in [[Minecraft:End cities]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.1.0|dev=alpha 1.1.0.0|Obsidian now generates in woodland mansions.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.1.0|dev=alpha 1.1.0.0|Obsidian now generates in [[Minecraft:woodland mansion]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.4.0|dev=beta 1.2.20.1|Obsidian now generates in some underwater ruins.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.4.0|dev=beta 1.2.20.1|Obsidian now generates in some [[Minecraft:underwater ruin]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.10.0|dev=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Obsidian JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of obsidian has been changed.
|{{HistoryLine||1.10.0|dev=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Obsidian JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of obsidian has been changed.
|Obsidian can now be found in village weaponsmith [[Minecraft:chest]]s.}}
|Obsidian can now be found in [[Minecraft:village]] weaponsmith [[Minecraft:chest]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16.0|dev=beta 1.16.0.51|Obsidian can now be obtained from bartering.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16.0|dev=beta 1.16.0.51|Obsidian can now be obtained from bartering.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=?|Obsidian breaking time is now 9.6 seconds instead of 6.2 seconds.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=?|Obsidian breaking time is now 9.6 seconds instead of 6.2 seconds.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=beta 1.16.0.57|Obsidian now has a {{frac|10|106}} (9.43%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=beta 1.16.0.57|Obsidian now has a {{frac|10|106}} (9.43%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1.
|Obsidian now be found in bastion remnants chests.
|Obsidian now be found in [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s chests.
|Obsidian can now generate as part of ruined portals and can be found in its chests.}}
|Obsidian can now generate as part of [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s and can be found in its chests.}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock upcoming}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock upcoming}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.23|exp=Drop 2 of 2026|Added sulfur cubes, which have the ability to absorb obsidian, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.23|exp=Drop 2 of 2026|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb obsidian, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
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|{{HistoryLine|console}}
|{{HistoryLine|console}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps3=1.00|psvita=1.00|ps4=1.00|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Obsidian JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps3=1.00|psvita=1.00|ps4=1.00|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Obsidian JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU7|The enchantment table has been introduced, which is crafted using obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU7|The [[Minecraft:enchantment table]] has been introduced, which is [[Minecraft:craft]]ed using obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU9|Introduced [[Minecraft:the End]], with obsidian platform and obsidian pillars.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU9|Introduced [[Minecraft:the End]], with [[Minecraft:obsidian platform]] and [[Minecraft:obsidian pillar]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU14|ps3=1.04|The ender chest has been introduced, which is crafted using obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU14|ps3=1.04|The [[Minecraft:ender chest]] has been introduced, which is crafted using obsidian.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU19|xbone=CU7|ps3=1.12|psvita=1.12|ps4=1.12|Obsidian can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:beacon]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU19|xbone=CU7|ps3=1.12|psvita=1.12|ps4=1.12|Obsidian can now be used to craft [[Minecraft:beacon]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU31|xbone=CU19|ps3=1.22|psvita=1.22|ps4=1.22|wiiu=Patch 3|switch=1.0.1|Obsidian can now be found inside [[Minecraft:chest]]s in Nether fortresses.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU31|xbone=CU19|ps3=1.22|psvita=1.22|ps4=1.22|wiiu=Patch 3|switch=1.0.1|Obsidian can now be found inside [[Minecraft:chest]]s in [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU46|xbone=CU36|ps3=1.38|psvita=1.38|ps4=1.38|wiiu=Patch 15|Obsidian now generates as part of the End cities.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU46|xbone=CU36|ps3=1.38|psvita=1.38|ps4=1.38|wiiu=Patch 15|Obsidian now generates as part of the [[Minecraft:End cities]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU54|xbone=CU44|ps3=1.52|psvita=1.52|ps4=1.52|wiiu=Patch 24|switch=1.0.4|Obsidian now generates in woodland mansions.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU54|xbone=CU44|ps3=1.52|psvita=1.52|ps4=1.52|wiiu=Patch 24|switch=1.0.4|Obsidian now generates in [[Minecraft:woodland mansion]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU69|xbone=none|ps3=1.76|ps4=1.76|psvita=1.76|wiiu=Patch 38|switch=none|Obsidian now generates in some underwater ruins.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU69|xbone=none|ps3=1.76|ps4=1.76|psvita=1.76|wiiu=Patch 38|switch=none|Obsidian now generates in some [[Minecraft:underwater ruins]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=none|ps3=none|psvita=none|ps4=1.90|wiiu=none|[[File:Obsidian JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of obsidian has been changed.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=none|ps3=none|psvita=none|ps4=1.90|wiiu=none|[[File:Obsidian JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of obsidian has been changed.}}
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File:Ender dragon.jpg|The first released screenshot of the End, featuring obsidian in obsidian pillars.  
File:Ender dragon.jpg|The first released screenshot of the End, featuring obsidian in obsidian pillars.  
File:Ender dragon-bright.jpg|The brightened version of the first image featuring obsidian.  
File:Ender dragon-bright.jpg|The brightened version of the first image featuring obsidian.  
File:Obsidian Wall.png|A naturally generated obsidian wall from Infdev.
File:Obsidian Wall.png|A naturally generated [[Minecraft:obsidian wall]] from [[Minecraft:Infdev]].
File:Obsidian variants.png|A comparison between glowing obsidian (left), crying obsidian (middle), and regular obsidian (right).
File:Obsidian variants.png|A comparison between [[Minecraft:glowing obsidian]] (left), [[Minecraft:crying obsidian]] (middle), and regular obsidian (right).
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|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=14w06a|Obsidian now uses the newly-implemented model json file {{code|models/block/cube.json}}; previously the geometry was defined in the game code itself.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=14w06a|Obsidian now uses the newly-implemented model json file {{code|models/block/cube.json}}; previously the geometry was defined in the game code itself.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.13|dev=17w47a|Prior to ''The Flattening'', this block's numeral ID was 49.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.13|dev=17w47a|Prior to [[Minecraft:1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this block's numeral ID was 49.}}
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** Other volcanic rocks in the game are [[Minecraft:andesite]], [[Minecraft:basalt]], and [[Minecraft:tuff]].
** Other volcanic rocks in the game are [[Minecraft:andesite]], [[Minecraft:basalt]], and [[Minecraft:tuff]].
* 71.25 times the explosive power of TNT would be required to destroy a block of obsidian; however, additional TNT increases the blast radius, not explosive power. It is possible to {{cmd|summon}} an explosion strong enough to destroy obsidian.
* 71.25 times the explosive power of TNT would be required to destroy a block of obsidian; however, additional TNT increases the blast radius, not explosive power. It is possible to {{cmd|summon}} an explosion strong enough to destroy obsidian.
* While working on the Texture Update, Jasper Boerstra expressed great difficulty over redesigning obsidian.<ref>{{Tweet|JasperBoerstra|1017064729200775168|Obsidian is tough to design in Minecraft because: This is obsidian. Very specular, brittle, see-through on thin edges, very dark, very smooth. texture is largely defined by specular and shape. In MC, it's a purple colored 'rock' with a few spots!}}</ref>
* While working on the [[Minecraft:Texture Update]], [[Minecraft:Jasper Boerstra]] expressed great difficulty over redesigning obsidian.<ref>{{Tweet|JasperBoerstra|1017064729200775168|Obsidian is tough to design in Minecraft because: This is obsidian. Very specular, brittle, see-through on thin edges, very dark, very smooth. texture is largely defined by specular and shape. In MC, it's a purple colored 'rock' with a few spots!}}</ref>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:Minecraft 9.png|Naturally generated obsidian as found in a snowy biome
File:Minecraft 9.png|Naturally generated obsidian as found in a snowy biome
File:The End.png|More naturally generated obsidian pillars as seen in the End
File:The End.png|More naturally generated obsidian pillars as seen in the End
File:Obsidian Shield.png|Obsidian as used to shield from explosions
File:Obsidian Shield.png|Obsidian as used to shield from [[Minecraft:explosion]]s
File:Makena's blunder.jpg|Makena failing to make a cobblestone generator, getting obsidian instead
File:Makena's blunder.jpg|[[Minecraft:Makena]] failing to make a cobblestone generator, getting obsidian instead
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File:Obsidian (inventory) MCE.png|{{MCE|Obsidian}} as it appeared in {{MCE}}
File:Obsidian (inventory) MCE.png|{{MCE|Obsidian}} as it appeared in {{MCE}}
File:Assortment of sweets and obsidian.jpeg|A bowl of candies, with obsidian
File:Assortment of sweets and obsidian.jpeg|A bowl of candies, with obsidian
File:Obsidian MV.png|Obsidian as it appeared in the 2022 Mob Vote Event
File:Obsidian MV.png|Obsidian as it appeared in the [[Minecraft:2022 Mob Vote Event]]
File:Obsidian monitor.png|Eve in a cage made of obsidian
File:Obsidian monitor.png|[[Minecraft:Eve]] in a cage made of obsidian
File:AMCM Obsidian.jpeg|{{AMCM|Obsidian}} as it appears in {{AMCM}}
File:AMCM Obsidian.jpeg|{{AMCM|Obsidian}} as it appears in {{AMCM}}
File:Xbox-360-gamerpic-obsidian.png|A gamerpic of obsidian
File:Xbox-360-gamerpic-obsidian.png|A [[Minecraft:gamerpic]] of obsidian
File:Cubeez 2025 Obsidian.png|Cubeez of obsidian
File:Cubeez 2025 Obsidian.png|[[Minecraft:Cubeez]] of obsidian
File:CYM Obsidian.png|Obsidian as seen in Choose Your Mode
File:CYM Obsidian.png|Obsidian as seen in [[Minecraft:Choose Your Mode]]
File:Barnaby mug.png
File:Barnaby mug.png
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Mcnet|block-week-obsidian|Block of the Week: Obsidian|Jan 27, 2017|Alex Wiltshire}}
* {{Mcnet|block-week-obsidian|Block of the Week: Obsidian|Jan 27, 2017|[[Minecraft:Alex Wiltshire]]}}


== Navigation ==
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[[Category:Generated structure blocks]]
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it:Ossidiana
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[[Minecraft:ko:흑요석]]
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[[Minecraft:pl:Obsydian]]
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[[Minecraft:pt:Obsidiana]]
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[[Minecraft:ru:Обсидиан]]
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Obsidian is a Minecraft:block found naturally in all Minecraft:dimensions, and created when Minecraft:water flows over a lava source in the Minecraft:Overworld, or as part of structures in Minecraft:the Nether and Minecraft:the End. It has high Minecraft:hardness and Minecraft:blast resistance, making it immune to normal Minecraft:explosions. Obsidian can be used to craft Minecraft:beacons, Minecraft:enchanting tables, and Minecraft:ender chests, and build the frame of a Minecraft:Nether portal. Obsidian is only obtainable with a diamond or netherite pickaxe.

Obtaining

Breaking

The suitable tool to break obsidian is the Minecraft:pickaxe. Obsidian needs to be broken using a Minecraft:diamond pickaxe or better, otherwise the breaking time will increase and the block drops nothing. Template:Breaking row Obsidian drops itself when it's destroyed.

Ender chest

8 obsidian blocks are dropped by an Minecraft:ender chest when broken without a tool enchanted with Minecraft:Silk Touch.

Post-generation

File:Obsidian Spring.png
Using a water spring to mine obsidian.

Obsidian is formed when flowing Minecraft:water touches a Minecraft:lava source block, and it can be found naturally where water from a Minecraft:spring or Minecraft:aquifer has flowed over a nearby Minecraft:lava pool. This provides a renewable way of obtaining obsidian, as lava can be farmed via Minecraft:cauldrons under Minecraft:pointed dripstone.

Obsidian is created when a Nether portal is generated in Minecraft:the Nether or the Minecraft:Overworld. This portal can then be mined, providing another way of obtaining obsidian renewably. Template:IN, if a Nether portal is generated midair, 4 extra obsidian is generated at the bottom of the portal.

When an Minecraft:entity enters the End via an End portal, it always spawns on a platform consisting of 25 obsidian. This platform can then be mined, and regenerates whenever an entity enters the End, providing another way of obtaining obsidian renewably. Obsidian pillars also regenerate when the Minecraft:ender dragon respawns.

Natural generation

File:Natural Obsidian.png
Naturally occurring obsidian.
File:Obsidian Creation.png
Water pouring onto lava springs, forming obsidian.

Obsidian generates naturally in all Minecraft:dimensions:

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Generated loot

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Bartering

Minecraft:Piglins may Minecraft:barter a block of obsidian when given a Minecraft:gold ingot with a chance of ~8.53% (Template:Frac).

Usage

Obsidian is useful for building Minecraft:explosion-resistant structures as it has a blast resistance of 1,200, the highest of all blocks obtainable in Minecraft:Survival mode (tied with Minecraft:crying obsidian, Minecraft:anvils, and Minecraft:netherite blocks). Obsidian also cannot be destroyed by the Minecraft:ender dragon. These qualities make obsidian an extremely effective defensive Minecraft:block, and it is commonly used in many bases in multiplayer servers as protection from griefers.

Obsidian is, however, not immune to the Minecraft:wither. Although black wither skulls have merely the explosive power of a Minecraft:ghast fireball, blue wither skulls ignore blast resistance, which means they can destroy obsidian. The wither's body can also destroy obsidian, either through block-breaking behavior upon taking damage, or its dash attackTemplate:Only. The wither is the only mob in the game that can break obsidian.

Obsidian is one of the two blocks an Minecraft:End crystal can be placed on; the other is Minecraft:bedrock.

Nether portals

Obsidian is used to create a Minecraft:Nether portal frame, which is then ignited using Minecraft:fire. The frame must be a vertical rectangle any size from 4×5 to 23×23. The corners of the frame are not required for an operational portal.

Crafting ingredient

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Note blocks

Obsidian can be placed under Minecraft:note blocks to produce "bass drum" sounds.

Piston interactivity

Obsidian cannot be pushed by Minecraft:pistons. It also cannot be pushed nor pulled by Minecraft:sticky pistons.

Sulfur cube

Template:In development Minecraft:Sulfur cubes have the ability to absorb obsidian, either through picking it up or being interacted with it. This provides the regular/football effect to the mob when hitting it.

Sounds

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Data values

ID

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Achievements

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Advancements

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Videos

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History

Java Edition

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Bedrock Edition

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Legacy Console Edition

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New Nintendo 3DS Edition

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Data history

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Issues

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Trivia

  • Obsidian is one of the hardest blocks to destroy in Minecraft. In reality, obsidian has characteristics similar to Minecraft:glass, being a brittle material.
  • Geologically, obsidian is a volcanic glass that forms when lava is flash-cooled. It is the only igneous rock that's glassy.
  • 71.25 times the explosive power of TNT would be required to destroy a block of obsidian; however, additional TNT increases the blast radius, not explosive power. It is possible to Template:Cmd an explosion strong enough to destroy obsidian.
  • While working on the Minecraft:Texture Update, Minecraft:Jasper Boerstra expressed great difficulty over redesigning obsidian.<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>

Gallery

Screenshots

In other media

See also

References

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Navigation

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