
The community had heavily requested crying obsidian return in 1.16 as a way to respawn in the Nether, as a callback to its initial intended functionality before beds were added, as an unspecified and likely implied to be undecided way of respawning was mentioned during the reveal. More than 9 years passed between its initial planned addition and finally being available in-game. In 1.16 the respawn anchor was added which is crafted with crying obsidian. When beds were added, they took this role instead. When it was originally going to be added in Beta 1.3, it was going to act as a way to reset the player’s spawn point and would be crafted using lapis lazuli. Issues relating to "Crying Obsidian" are maintained on the bug tracker. The texture of crying obsidian has been added to the game's files.Ĭrying obsidian can no longer be destroyed by the ender dragon. Ĭrying obsidian is now used to craft respawn anchors.Ĭrying obsidian now generates in bastion remnants chests.Ĭrying obsidian now generates as part of ruined portals.Ĭrying obsidian is now required for the "Who is Cutting Onions?" advancement. Ĭrying obsidian can no longer be moved by pistons. Ĭrying obsidian can no longer be destroyed by the ender dragon. Maria Lemón notes that many players suggest implementing crying obsidian alongside new Nether features.Ĭrying obsidian is currently obtainable only through bartering.Ĭrying obsidian produces a light level of 10.Ĭrying obsidian can be harvested with any pickaxe.Ĭrying obsidian now uses its old texture when using Programmer Art.Ĭrying obsidian now requires a diamond or netherite pickaxe in order to be mined. Jeb states that he will bring back crying obsidian as soon as he's made preparations for more texture space. The texture of crying obsidian has been removed. Jeb states that the grass edge tile has replaced the crying obsidian in the texture file. The idea would later be discarded in favor of beds. Jeb states that crying obsidian would act as a way of setting a respawn point. Jeb states he would like to add crying obsidian as a block. The texture of crying obsidian has been added to terrain.png. Have a block of crying obsidian in your inventory. ↑ The block's direct item form has the same id as the block. ↑ ID of block's direct item form, which is used in savegame files and addons. While the block is in the process of being broken Its blast resistance distinguishes it from other light-emitting blocks.Ĭrying obsidian can be placed under note blocks to produce "bass drum" sounds.Ĭrying obsidian cannot be pushed or pulled by pistons or sticky pistons.
End crystals also cannot be placed on crying obsidian.Ĭrying obsidian gives off a light level of 10, which does not melt snow or ice. Unlike obsidian, crying obsidian cannot be used as a nether portal frame. When placed, crying obsidian occasionally produces purple dripping particles, as if it is "crying". It is used to make the respawn anchor, a block that has the function of letting players respawn in the Nether. In addition, it cannot be destroyed by the ender dragon.
Similarly to obsidian, crying obsidian is a resilient building block.
Piglins have a ~8.71% chance ( 40⁄ 459) to barter 1–3 crying obsidian when given a gold ingot. It can only be obtained via the methods listed below.Ĭrying obsidian can generate as part of ruined portals. There is no way to convert normal obsidian into crying obsidian.
For more information, see Breaking § Speed. ↑ Times are for unenchanted tools as wielded by players with no status effects, measured in seconds.