Obsidian
An extremely blast-resistant block formed when water flows over a lava source. It is required to build nether portals, enchanting tables and beacons.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDobsidian
Overview
Obsidian is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Obsidian. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Obsidian sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Obsidian stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Obsidian is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 3 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Used to Craft
Obsidian is a crafting ingredient for 3 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Beacon
Ender ChestHow to Obtain
- Mining
Notes
Requires a diamond or netherite pickaxe to mine, taking about 9.4 seconds. Created by placing water on a lava source block.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Obsidian in Minecraft?
Obsidian is obtained through mining. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Obsidian used for?
Obsidian is a crafting ingredient used to make Beacon, Enchanting Table, and Ender Chest.
How many Obsidian can you stack?
Obsidian stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Obsidian be enchanted?
No. Obsidian cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Obsidian added to Minecraft?
Obsidian was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.