Obsidian
- Namespaced ID
- minecraft:obsidian
- Legacy numeric ID
- 49(1.8 & earlier)
- Stack size
- 64
- Edition
- Java & Bedrock
/give command
Run in chat or a command block. Replace @p with a player name to target someone specific.
Command builder
Set the count, custom name, lore, and enchantments to generate a ready-to-paste /give command for Obsidian.
Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.
Block properties
- Hardness
- 50
- Blast resistance
- 1200
- Material
- incorrect for wooden tool
- Diggable
- Yes
- Transparent
- No
- Light emitted
- 0 / 15
- Light filtered
- 15 / 15
- Block state IDs
- 2400
Mining time
Wooden
Stone
Iron
Golden
Diamond
NetheriteDrops
Obtained from
Blocks that drop Obsidian when broken.
Used to craft
3 items use Obsidian as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.
Across versions
- Legacy numeric ID
- 49 (pre-1.13, from 1.8)
- Modern ID (1.13+)
- minecraft:obsidian (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
- Editions
- Java & Bedrock
Browse the full item list for a specific version:
About Obsidian
Where do you get Obsidian in Minecraft?
Obsidian can be obtained by breaking Obsidian and Ender Chest.
What is the Minecraft ID for Obsidian?
The namespaced ID is minecraft:obsidian, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:obsidian 1. In legacy versions before 1.13, Obsidian used the numeric ID 49. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening" and no longer work in modern commands.
How do you mine Obsidian in Minecraft?
Obsidian has hardness 50 and requires a specific pickaxe tier to drop. See the Mining time table above for exact break times per pickaxe (wood, stone, iron, golden, diamond, netherite). Mining without the correct tool takes 5× longer and produces no drops.
What can you craft with Obsidian in Minecraft?
Obsidian is used as an ingredient in 3 recipes, including Beacon, Enchanting Table, and Ender Chest. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.