Crying Obsidian is a remarkable variant of obsidian in Minecraft, introduced with the “Buzzy Bees” update, known for its unique appearance and dual functionality. With its purplish hue and a distinct face-like pattern etched onto its surface, Crying Obsidian stands out visually. Its primary functional role lies in its use as a respawn anchor in the Overworld.
Players can establish respawn points by interacting with the Crying Obsidian and infusing it with charges obtained from Ghast Tears, facilitating safer exploration and navigation. Beyond its utility, Crying Obsidian has become a sought-after decorative element in Minecraft structures, adding a mystical and enchanting touch to architectural designs.
This block resembles regular obsidian but emanates a mysterious purple glow, accompanied by enchanting purple particles. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to obtain and mine Crying Obsidian in Survival mode.
Get Crying Obsidian in Survival Mode:
Step 1- Locate a Block of Crying Obsidian:
Begin your quest by locating a Ruined Portal in your Minecraft world. This structure, resembling the remains of a Nether Portal with missing pieces, naturally spawns in all biomes in both the Overworld and the Nether dimensions. Within the Ruined Portal structure, search for a block of Crying Obsidian. It’s commonly found in the frame of the Ruined Portal, but you might also discover it laying on the ground near the structure.
Step 2- Hold a Diamond or Netherite Pickaxe:
Equip yourself with a Diamond or Netherite Pickaxe from your inventory. These pickaxes are essential for mining Crying Obsidian. Ensure the selected pickaxe is in your hotbar, ready to be used.
Step 3- Mine the Crying Obsidian:
The process of mining Crying Obsidian depends on your Minecraft version. Use the following controls:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left-click and hold on the Crying Obsidian.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), 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 and Education Edition, left-click and hold on the Crying Obsidian. Continue mining until the Crying Obsidian block breaks, revealing a smaller Crying Obsidian that will float on the ground.
Step 4- Pick up the Crying Obsidian:
Quickly pick up the Crying Obsidian before it disappears. Once collected, it will appear in your hotbar.
Congratulations, you’ve successfully obtained Crying Obsidian in Minecraft!
Command for Crying Obsidian:
For those who prefer commands, here’s how to use the /give command to acquire Crying Obsidian:
- For Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16 and newer:
/give @p crying_obsidian 1- For Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10, and Education Edition:
/give @p crying_obsidian 1 0Supported Platforms:
Crying Obsidian is available across various platforms, allowing players to enjoy its mystical properties in different Minecraft editions, including Java Edition, Pocket Edition, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
