In Minecraft, obsidian is a dark, glass-like block that is used for various crafting recipes and for creating Nether portals. To make obsidian in Minecraft, you'll need a diamond pickaxe and access to water and lava sources. Here's how to do it:
1. **Gather Resources**: You'll need a diamond pickaxe to mine obsidian. If you don't have one yet, you'll need to gather diamonds and craft a diamond pickaxe using three diamonds and two sticks.
2. **Find Lava**: Obsidian is created when water comes into contact with lava source blocks. You'll need to find a lava pool or create one yourself. Lava pools can be found underground, especially in caves and ravines, or in the Nether dimension.
3. **Create a Water Source**: You'll also need a water source block to create obsidian. If you don't have one nearby, you can create one by placing water in a confined space, such as a hole in the ground or a water bucket.
4. **Place Water and Lava**: Once you have both water and lava sources, place the water source block next to the lava source block. When water touches a lava source block, it will turn the lava into obsidian.
5. **Mine the Obsidian**: Use your diamond pickaxe to mine the obsidian. Be aware that obsidian takes a long time to mine, even with a diamond pickaxe, so be patient. It takes approximately 10 seconds to mine one block of obsidian without enchantments.
6. **Collect Obsidian**: After mining the obsidian, it will drop as an item that you can collect. Each block of obsidian requires four seconds to mine, so plan accordingly if you need multiple blocks.
7. **Use Obsidian**: Obsidian is used for various crafting recipes, including Nether portals, enchanting tables, and decorative structures. You can also use obsidian to create explosion-resistant structures or to mine Netherite in the Nether.
That's it! You've successfully created obsidian in Minecraft. Remember to be careful when mining obsidian, as it takes a long time and can leave you vulnerable to mobs or other players.