Can you break crying obsidian with a diamond pickaxe?
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Yes, you can break crying obsidian with a diamond pickaxe, as it is one of the two pickaxe types, along with netherite pickaxe, that can harvest crying obsidian. Breaking crying obsidian with a diamond pickaxe is the most efficient way to obtain it, as it has a high blast resistance and cannot be destroyed by most other means.
What is Crying Obsidian?
Crying obsidian is a rare and valuable resource in Minecraft, used for crafting a Respawn Anchor, which allows players to set a respawn point in the Nether. It can be obtained through bartering with Piglins, finding it in ruined portals, or by other rare means.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the fastest way to get crying obsidian?
The fastest way to get crying obsidian is by bartering with Piglins, which have a 9% chance of giving it to players who offer them a gold ingot.
2. Can you break obsidian with your fist?
While you can break obsidian with your fist, it will take a long time, and you will not be able to collect it without a diamond or netherite pickaxe.
3. Is crying obsidian weaker than obsidian?
No, crying obsidian and obsidian have the same hardness of 50, making them equally resistant to damage.
4. What can you break crying obsidian with?
Crying obsidian can only be broken with a diamond pickaxe or a netherite pickaxe.
5. How rare is crying obsidian?
Crying obsidian is relatively rare, with only three ways to obtain it, all of which are unreliable.
6. Can you craft crying obsidian?
No, there is no way to craft crying obsidian, and it cannot be converted from regular obsidian.
7. What is the benefit of crying obsidian?
The main benefit of crying obsidian is its use in crafting a Respawn Anchor, which allows players to set a respawn point in the Nether.
8. Can netherite break obsidian?
Yes, netherite can break obsidian, and it is one of the two pickaxe types that can do so, along with diamond.
9. Can a golden pickaxe mine obsidian?
No, a golden pickaxe is not strong enough to mine obsidian, which requires a diamond or netherite pickaxe.
10. Can you break obsidian with an iron pickaxe?
No, an iron pickaxe is not strong enough to break obsidian, which will simply break the block after about a minute of mining.
11. Is crying obsidian hard to break?
Yes, crying obsidian is a resilient building block with a blast resistance of 1,200, making it difficult to break.
12. Can obsidian turn into crying obsidian?
No, there is no way to convert regular obsidian into crying obsidian.
13. Does crying obsidian melt ice?
No, crying obsidian gives off a light level of 10, which does not melt snow or ice.
14. Can you use crying obsidian for an enchanting table?
There is a suggestion to use crying obsidian to craft a more powerful enchanting table, but this is not currently a feature in Minecraft.
15. Where can I find netherite?
Netherite can be found in the Nether, by mining Ancient Debris at Y level 8-15, with most Ancient Debris spawning at Y level 15.