Obsidian
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Obsidian

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
90126
avg 108
#2
Obsidian Nodes457.5% melee(-75% weight)
70103
avg 86
#3
Mountain Obsidian443.1% melee
1329
avg 21
#4
Mountain Obsidian443.1% melee
1329
avg 21
#5
DoedicurusNode21x
Mountain Obsidian457.5% melee
1228
avg 20
#6
Obsidian Nodes457.5% melee
923
avg 16
#7
PhoenixNode2x
Obsidian Nodes449.2% melee
821
avg 14
#8
Metal PickPick1.25x
Obsidian Nodes
517
avg 11
#9
Mining DrillPick3x
Mountain Obsidian
112
avg 7
#10
Metal HatchetHatchet
Gargoyle Statues
08
avg 3
#11
Stone PickPick1.25x
Gargoyle Statues
06
avg 2
#12
Stone HatchetHatchet
Mountain Obsidian
03
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 bAllowHarvestHealthScalinghave 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 Obsidian

9,331 harvestable nodes across 9 maps · 6 node types

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Obsidian node — ObsidianRock 01
5,668 nodes

ObsidianRock 01

AberrationAstraeosExtinctionLost Colony+5
Obsidian node — ObsidianRock 02
3,434 nodes

ObsidianRock 02

AberrationAstraeosExtinctionLost Colony+5
Obsidian node — ObsidianRock 01 Snow
120 nodes

ObsidianRock 01 Snow

AstraeosRagnarokValguero
Obsidian node — ObsidianRock 02 Snow
59 nodes

ObsidianRock 02 Snow

AstraeosRagnarokThe IslandValguero
Obsidian node — Crystal Obsidian Ragnarok
36 nodes

Crystal Obsidian Ragnarok

Ragnarok
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.