Crying Obsidian Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft crying obsidian with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, crying obsidian is a new block that was introduced in the Nether Update. This block looks like obisidian, but glows purple and release purple particles. It is usually found in (or near) the frame of a Ruined Portal but it is not actually a valid portal frame block.
Let’s explore how to make crying obsidian.
Where to find Crying Obsidian in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find crying obsidian in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.16 – 1.19 |  Building Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 – 1.19.4 |  Natural Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 – 1.19.4 |  Functional Blocks |
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
How to get Crying Obsidian in Survival Mode
You can add obsidian to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a Ruined Portal and mining the crying obisidian from it. So let’s get started!
1. Find Ruined Portal
First, you need to find a Ruined Portal in your Minecraft world.
A Ruined Portal is a structure that spawns naturally in the game. It looks like the remains of a Nether Portal with pieces of it missing. It can be found in all biomes in both the Overworld and the Nether dimensions.
Ruined Portal in the Overworld
Ruined Portal in the Nether
TIP:Â Ruined Portals can be found anywhere including underground or underwater.
2. Locate a Block of Crying Obsidian
Next, look for a block of crying obsidian somewhere in the Ruined Portal structure. It is generally found in the frame of the Ruined Portal, but it may also be laying on the ground somewhere near the structure.
Crying obsidian is easy to spot because it will be glowing purple and releasing purple particles (compared to obsidian).
In the above picture, you can see crying obsidian on the right side of the broken portal frame.
TIP:Â Not every Ruined Portal will have crying obsidian, so look for another Ruined Portal if the first one does not have any.
3. Hold a Diamond or Netherite Pickaxe
Next, you will need a diamond pickaxe or netherite pickaxe to mine the crying obsidian. Select the pickaxe in your hotbar so that you are holding it in your hand.
How to make a Diamond Pickaxe
 How to make a Netherite Pickaxe
In this tutorial, we are going to use a diamond pickaxe to mine the crying obsidian.
4. Mine the Crying Obsidian
The game control to mine the crying obsidian depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the crying obsidian.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the crying obsidian.
- For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the crying obsidian.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the crying obsidian.
You will need to continue to mine until the crying obsidian block breaks and a smaller crying obsidian finally appears. The crying obsidian will float on the ground.
5. Pick up the Crying Obsidian
Make sure you pick up the crying obsidian before it disappears.
Once you pick up the crying obsidian, it will appear in your hotbar.
Congratulations, you have made crying obsidian in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, crying obsidian has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crying Obsidian (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.16 – 1.19.4 |
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Crying Obsidian
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.4, the /give command for Crying Obsidian is:
/give @p crying_obsidian 1
Things to Make with Crying Obsidian
You can use crying obsidian to make items in Minecraft such as:
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