Obsidian in Minecraft
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Mine it with at least a Diamond tool.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- No
- Best tool
- Any tool or your hand
- Blast resistance
- 1200
How to mine Obsidian
The best tool for Obsidian is the Any tool or your hand. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Diamond tool. With a hardness of 50, it is extremely tough.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Any tool or your hand |
| Minimum tier to drop | Diamond |
| Hardness | 50 |
| Blast resistance | 1200 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Blast-proof — creepers and TNT cannot destroy it.
What is Obsidian used for?
Obsidian is an ingredient in 3 crafting recipes:
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
What tool do you need to mine Obsidian?
Any tool works. You need at least a Diamond tool for it to drop.
What can you make with Obsidian?
Obsidian is used to craft Beacon, Enchanting Table and Ender Chest.