Obsidian Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft obsidian with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, obsidian is one of the many building blocks that you can make.
Let’s explore how to make obsidian.
Where to find Obsidian in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find obsidian in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.8 – 1.19 |  Building Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 – 1.19.4 |  Natural 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.
Required Materials to make Obsidian
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft obsidian:
1 Water Bucket
How to get Obsidian in Survival Mode
You can add obsidian to your inventory in Survival mode by pouring a bucket of water on lava and then mining the resulting obsidian. So let’s get started!
1. Find Lava
First, you need to find lava in your Minecraft world.
2. Use the Water Bucket on the Lava
Next, select a water bucket in your hotbar and then pour the water bucket onto the lava. The game control to use the water bucket depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the block next to the lava.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the block next to the lava.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the block next to the lava.
- For Education Edition, right click on the block next to the lava.
You will see the water cover the lava and the lava will turn into obsidian. Depending on how large the lava source is, not all of the lava will turn to obsidian.
3. Put the Water back in the Bucket
Next, put the water back into the bucket. The game control to collect the water back into the bucket depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the water.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the water.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the water.
- For Education Edition, right click on the water.
Now the water should be back in your bucket and the obsidian will be showing.
4. Hold a Diamond or Netherite Pickaxe
Next, you will need a diamond pickaxe or netherite pickaxe to mine the 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
Other tools will not dig up the obsidian.
5. Mine the Obsidian
The game control to mine the obsidian depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the obsidian.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the obsidian.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the obsidian.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the obsidian.
You will need to continue to mine until the obsidian block breaks and a smaller obsidian finally appears. The obsidian will float on the ground.
6. Pick up the Obsidian
Make sure you pick up the obsidian before it disappears.
Once you pick up the obsidian, it will appear in your hotbar.
Congratulations, you have made obsidian in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, obsidian has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Java |
1.8 – 1.12 |
| Obsidian (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.13 – 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 Obsidian
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.4, the /give command for Obsidian is:
/give @p obsidian 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Obsidian is:
/give @p obsidian 1 0
Things to Make with Obsidian
You can use obsidian to make items in Minecraft such as:
How to make an Ender Chest
How to make an Enchanting Table
How to make a Beacon
Things to Do with Obsidian
Here are some activities that you can do with obsidian in Minecraft:
How to make a Nether Portal