Crying Obsidian
minecraft:crying_obsidianCrying Obsidian is a luminous variant of obsidian that constantly emits purple dripping particles and gives off a light level of 10. It shares obsidian's high hardness and blast resistance, so it cannot be crafted and must instead be traded from piglins, found in ruined portals and bastion remnants, or mined with a diamond or netherite pickaxe. Its main purpose is crafting a respawn anchor alongside glowstone.
FAQ
How do I get Crying Obsidian?
The most reliable way is bartering gold ingots with piglins in the Nether, which has roughly an 8.5% chance to award 1-3 crying obsidian blocks. It also generates naturally in ruined portals and can appear as loot in bastion remnant chests.
What is Crying Obsidian used for?
Its primary use is crafting a respawn anchor, combined with glowstone, which lets players set a Nether respawn point similar to how a bed works in the Overworld.
Can I mine Crying Obsidian without a special tool?
No. Like regular obsidian, it can only be harvested with a diamond or netherite pickaxe; any other tool destroys the block without dropping it.
Does Crying Obsidian give off light?
Yes, it naturally emits a light level of 10, making it one of the few naturally occurring light sources that doubles as a solid, blast-resistant building block.