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Registry record · minecraft:obsidian

Obsidian

Blocks Building & terrain

Obsidian is a hard, explosion-resistant block formed when water reaches a lava source and used in several structures and recipes.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

01

Java Edition

Source version 26.1
Registry ID
322
Source display name
Obsidian
Maximum stack
64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60
Registry ID
49
Source display name
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

  • When flowing water contacts a lava source block, the source becomes obsidian; obsidian also generates in several structures. Source
  • A diamond or netherite pickaxe is required to collect obsidian; a weaker tool does not drop the block. Source

Practical uses

  • Build a valid Nether portal frame from obsidian blocks and ignite it. Source
  • Obsidian is also used to craft enchanting tables, ender chests, and beacons. Source

Mechanics

  • Obsidian has very high blast resistance, cannot be pushed or pulled by pistons, and can support an end crystal. Source

Edition differences

  • The block’s listed hardness differs by edition: 50 in Java Edition and 35 in Bedrock Edition. Java Edition · Bedrock Edition Source
Ender Chest Enchanting Table Beacon Crying Obsidian

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 3 outputs

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

Beacon 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Obsidian × 3 · makes 1 Beacon

Beacon1 crafted

Enchanting Table 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Obsidian × 4 · makes 1 Enchanting Table

Enchanting Table1 crafted

Ender Chest 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Obsidian × 8 · makes 1 Ender Chest

Ender Chest1 crafted