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Obsidian

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Obsidian is found in mountain caves and volcanic areas in ARK: Survival Ascended. It's used for crafting Polymer and camera equipment.

Top Obsidian Farming Methods

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#1
MagmasaurNode9x
Obsidian Nodes282.2% melee
90–126
avg 108
#2
Obsidian Nodes457.5% melee(-75% weight)
70–103
avg 86
#3
Mountain Obsidian443.1% melee
13–29
avg 21
#4
Mountain Obsidian443.1% melee
13–29
avg 21
#5
DoedicurusNode21x
Mountain Obsidian457.5% melee
12–28
avg 20
#6
Obsidian Nodes457.5% melee
9–23
avg 16
#7
PhoenixNode2x
Obsidian Nodes449.2% melee
8–21
avg 14
#8
Metal PickPick1.25x
Obsidian Nodes
5–17
avg 11
#9
Mining DrillPick3x
Mountain Obsidian
1–12
avg 7
#10
Metal HatchetHatchet
Gargoyle Statues
0–8
avg 3
#11
Stone PickPick1.25x
Gargoyle Statues
0–6
avg 2
#12
Stone HatchetHatchet
Mountain Obsidian
0–3
avg 1

Node yields assume the base harvest HP from game data (e.g. 1000 for Redwood trees, 620 for Metal nodes). In-game, trees and rocks with bAllowHarvestHealthScaling have per-instance HP that varies with the node's size, so actual yields per node will vary. The values shown represent the average.

Where to find:

11,271 harvestable nodes across 11 maps · 8 node types

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Obsidian node - ObsidianRock 01
6,425 nodes

ObsidianRock 01

AberrationAstraeosExtinctionGenesis+7
Obsidian node - ObsidianRock 02
4,584 nodes

ObsidianRock 02

AberrationAstraeosExtinctionGenesis+7
Obsidian node - ObsidianRock 01 Snow
117 nodes

ObsidianRock 01 Snow

AstraeosRagnarokValguero
Obsidian node - ObsidianRock 02 Snow
58 nodes

ObsidianRock 02 Snow

AstraeosRagnarokThe IslandValguero
Obsidian node - Crystal Obsidian Ragnarok
35 nodes

Crystal Obsidian Ragnarok

Ragnarok
Obsidian node - EXT ObsidianRock 02
21 nodes

EXT ObsidianRock 02

GenesisGenesis Ocean
Obsidian node - EXT ObsidianRock 01
17 nodes

EXT ObsidianRock 01

GenesisGenesis Ocean
Obsidian node - Crystal Obsidian
14 nodes

Crystal Obsidian

Ragnarok

Best Tool for Obsidian

Obsidian Weight Reduction

These creatures reduce Obsidian weight when carried in their inventory.

Full Rankings

Melee Levels
Tamed levels invested in Melee Damage. More melee = more resources per hit. Max 73 levels after taming.
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#Creature
1Rock ElementalRock Elemental9x-
2DoedicurusDoedicurus21x-
3GiganotosaurusGiganotosaurus1.56x-
4DunkleosteusDunkleosteus9x-75%
5MagmasaurMagmasaur9x-
6CarcharodontosaurusCarcharodontosaurus1.56x-
7AcrocanthosaurusAcrocanthosaurus1.56x-
8DeinosuchusDeinosuchus1.56x-
9AnkylosaurusAnkylosaurus2.25x-
10PhoenixPhoenixFly2.25x-
11AstrocetusAstrocetusFly1.56x-

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best dino for Obsidian in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The Doedicurus is the best Obsidian farmer with a 21x gather multiplier from game data. The Rock Elemental is the runner-up with 9x.

Which dinos reduce Obsidian carry weight in ARK?

The following creatures reduce Obsidian weight when carried: Dunkleosteus (-75%). This means they can carry more Obsidian before becoming encumbered.