Crying Obsidian
A purple variant of obsidian that drips light particles but emits only dim light. Its main use is crafting respawn anchors.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.16
Item ID
Item IDcrying_obsidian
Overview
Crying Obsidian is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Crying Obsidian. This item was added to the game in version 1.16.
In this database, Crying Obsidian sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Crying Obsidian stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Crying Obsidian additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Respawn Anchor.
Used to Craft
Crying Obsidian is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Respawn AnchorHow to Obtain
- Natural generation
Notes
Cannot be crafted. Generates in ruined portals and bastion remnants, and can be obtained by bartering with piglins. Requires a diamond pickaxe to mine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Crying Obsidian in Minecraft?
Crying Obsidian is obtained through natural world generation. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Crying Obsidian used for?
Crying Obsidian is a crafting ingredient used to make Respawn Anchor.
How many Crying Obsidian can you stack?
Crying Obsidian stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Crying Obsidian be enchanted?
No. Crying Obsidian cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Crying Obsidian added to Minecraft?
Crying Obsidian was added in version 1.16 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.