Registry record · minecraft:crying_obsidian

Crying Obsidian

Blocks Building & terrain

Crying obsidian is a glowing, crying purple variant of obsidian that fuels respawn anchors and resists all explosions.

See the exact in-game appearance on Minecraft Wiki

Versioned source data

Edition availability

Java Edition

Source version 26.1

Registry ID: 1385
Source display name: Crying Obsidian
Maximum stack: 64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60

Registry ID: -289
Source display name: Crying Obsidian
Maximum stack: 64
Component-based: No
Source version tag: Unclassified by source

Recipe information · Java 26.1

No Java recipe recorded

Not recorded

No recipe for this item is recorded in the selected Java source snapshot. This does not establish that no recipe exists in other versions or editions. Bedrock recipe data is not included, so its recipe availability cannot be determined here.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

Obtained through piglin bartering in the Nether with an ~8.7% trade chance for 1-3 blocks. Source
Generates as part of ruined Nether portal frames and in bastion remnant chests. Source

Practical uses

Required crafting material for respawn anchors, which require six crying obsidian and three glowstone blocks. Source
Used for magical pedestals, enchanting sanctuaries, and dark fantasy structures due to its purple tear particles. Source

Mechanics

Emits light level 10 and purple dripping particles; cannot be moved by pistons and cannot be used to light Nether portals. Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 1 output

Recorded Java recipe outputs that use Crying Obsidian. Bedrock recipe data is not included.

Respawn Anchor 1 recorded recipe

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Uses Crying Obsidian × 6 · makes 1 Respawn Anchor

Respawn Anchor1 crafted