Obsidian
ResourceA very rare resource, found underground. Can be broken down and used to make modern tech.
admincheat gfi PrimalItemResource_Obsidian_C 1 0 0Obsidian is a resource in ARK: Survival Ascended.
Best Ways to Farm Obsidian
Ranked by simulated yield · Top 5 of 24
- 1
ChainsawFrom Chalk Elemental corpses~120/corpse
- 2
MagmasaurFrom Obsidian Nodes~108/node
- 3
DunkleosteusFrom Obsidian Nodes-75% weight~86/node
- 4
Mining DrillFrom Chalk Elemental corpses~32/corpse
- 5
Stone HatchetFrom Chalk Elemental corpses~27/corpse
Found on Maps
24 mapsObsidian can be harvested from resource nodes on 11 maps: Genesis, Ragnarok, TheCenter, and 8 more. It is also dropped by 7 creatures when killed, adding 13 more maps. Use the interactive map below to see exact locations and plan your farming route.
Dropped By (7)
Used to Craft (18)
Found in These Nodes
SM ObsidianRock 01
SM ObsidianRock 02
SM ObsidianRock 01 Snow
SM ObsidianRock 02 Snow
SM EXT Glacier MED A
SM EXT Glacier MED B
SM EXT Glacier MED C
SM EXT ObsidianRock 01
SM EXT ObsidianRock 02
Crystal Obsidian
Crystal Obsidian Ragnarok
Found in Loot Crates
Obsidian can be found as loot in supply crates and beacon drops across 25 maps. Higher-tier crates have a better chance of containing it at higher quality levels.
141 sources across 25 maps
