How to Get Obsidian in Minecraft
Every method to obtain Obsidian — crafting, mining, mob drops, trading & chest loot. Updated for 1.21.4.
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Craftable
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Minable
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Mob Drop
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Chest Loot
⛏️ Mining Obsidian
You can mine Obsidian blocks to obtain Obsidian. This block has a hardness of 50.
View Obsidian block details →❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Obsidian in Minecraft?
Obsidian can be obtained via mining.
Can you craft Obsidian?
No, Obsidian cannot be crafted. You must obtain it through other methods.
What mobs drop Obsidian?
No mobs drop Obsidian directly.
Is Obsidian stackable?
Yes, Obsidian stacks up to 64.