How to make Obsidian in Minecraft

In Minecraft, obsidian is a crucial resource that can occasionally be hard to come by. Obsidian typically spawns close to lava beds that are below sea level. Players can find obsidian on level 10 and below.

However, there are ways for players to create obsidian so they can access it whenever they want. Here is how players can create obsidian blocks in Minecraft.

Hold a Diamond or Netherite Pickaxe

To mine the obsidian, you’ll next require a diamond or netherite pickaxe. Pick up the pickaxe from your hotbar and hold it in your hand.

Other tools will not dig up the obsidian.

Depending on the version of Minecraft, the controls for mining the obsidian are as follows:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the obsidian.

For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the obsidian.

For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.

For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.

For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.

For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.

For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the obsidian.

For Education Edition, left click and hold on the obsidian.

You must keep mining until the obsidian block finally breaks and a smaller obsidian materializes. The obsidian will float on the ground.

Make sure you pick up the obsidian before it disappears.

The obsidian will appear in your hotbar once you pick it up.

Congratulations, you have made obsidian in Minecraft!

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In Minecraft, obsidian has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	MinecraftID	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
Obsidian (minecraft:obsidian)	49	0	64	Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 – 1.12
Obsidian (minecraft:obsidian)	49	64	Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.13 – 1.19.3

In Minecraft, obsidian has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	MinecraftID	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
Obsidian (minecraft:obsidian)	49	0	64	Pocket Edition (PE)	1.0 – 1.19.50

In Minecraft, obsidian has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	MinecraftID	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
Obsidian (minecraft:obsidian)	49	0	64	Xbox One	1.6.0 – 1.19.50

In Minecraft, obsidian has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	MinecraftID	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
Obsidian (minecraft:obsidian)	49	0	64	PS4	1.14.0 – 1.19.50

In Minecraft, obsidian has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	MinecraftID	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
Obsidian (minecraft:obsidian)	49	0	64	Nintendo Switch	1.6.0 – 1.19.50

In Minecraft, obsidian has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	MinecraftID	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
Obsidian (minecraft:obsidian)	49	0	64	Windows 10 Edition	1.0 – 1.19.50

In Minecraft, obsidian has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	MinecraftID	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
Obsidian (minecraft:obsidian)	49	0	64	Education Edition	1.0 – 1.18.32

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.

Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the item.

Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.

Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)

Platform is the platform that applies.

Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

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Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 50, the /give command for Obsidian is:

Obtaining[]

Obsidian doesn’t drop anything unless it’s mined with a diamond or netherite pickaxe.

Block	Obsidian
Hardness	50
Tool
Breaking time[A]
Default	250
Wooden	125
Stone	62.5
Iron	41.7
Diamond	9.4
Netherite	8.35
Golden	20.85

↑ Times are for unenchanted tools as wielded by players with no status effects, measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Speed.

The mining time is significantly reduced by using a pickaxe with the Efficiency charm and a beacon with the Haste charm. See the obsidian farming tutorial for more information.

When an ender chest is broken without Silk Touch, 8 obsidian are released.

Bedrock and obsidian are the two blocks that an end crystal can be placed on.

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FAQ

What is the easiest way to make obsidian?

Finding a lava pool, adding water to it, and then mining with a diamond pickaxe are some of the simplest ways to obtain obsidian. Additionally, it is occasionally possible to locate lava pools that have undergone a natural process of obsidianization by waterfalls. When mining in this manner, lava is frequently found beneath the top layer of obsidian.

How do you make obsidian instead of cobblestone?

When lava source blocks are in contact with flowing water, the lava turns into obsidian. Stone results when flowing lava contacts water source blocks. When flowing water and lava collide, the lava turns into cobblestone.