Obsidian
Obsidian

Obsidian

Resource

A very rare resource, found underground. Can be broken down and used to make modern tech.

Stack:x100
Weight:1
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Obsidian is a resource in ARK: Survival Ascended.

Best Ways to Farm Obsidian

Ranked by simulated yield · Top 5 of 24

Full harvest guide
  1. 1ChainsawChainsawFrom Chalk Elemental corpses~120/corpse
  2. 2MagmasaurMagmasaurFrom Obsidian Nodes~108/node
  3. 3DunkleosteusDunkleosteusFrom Obsidian Nodes-75% weight~86/node
  4. 4Mining DrillMining DrillFrom Chalk Elemental corpses~32/corpse
  5. 5Stone HatchetStone HatchetFrom Chalk Elemental corpses~27/corpse

Found on Maps

27 maps

Obsidian can be harvested from resource nodes on 27 maps: Vintal, Thaloria, Appalachia, and 24 more. It is also dropped by 6 creatures when killed. Use the interactive map below to see exact locations and plan your farming route.

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Found in These Nodes

SM ObsidianRock 01

SM ObsidianRock 01

SM ObsidianRock 02

SM ObsidianRock 02

SM ObsidianRock 02 Snow

SM ObsidianRock 02 Snow

SM ObsidianRock 01 Snow

SM ObsidianRock 01 Snow

SM EXT Glacier MED A

SM EXT Glacier MED A

SM EXT Glacier MED B

SM EXT Glacier MED B

SM EXT Glacier MED C

SM EXT Glacier MED C

SM EXT ObsidianRock 01

SM EXT ObsidianRock 01

SM EXT ObsidianRock 02

SM EXT ObsidianRock 02

Crystal Obsidian

Crystal Obsidian

Crystal Obsidian Ragnarok

Crystal Obsidian Ragnarok

Found in Loot Crates

Obsidian can be found as loot in supply crates and beacon drops across 23 maps. Higher-tier crates have a better chance of containing it at higher quality levels.

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