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Obsidian is a resource inARK: Survival Evolved. It is found in caves and on mountains in smooth, black rocks.
Whitesky Peak andVolcano have rich amounts of obsidian rocks at and around the summit. However smaller amounts of black obsidian rocks can be found in numerous peaks aroundThe Island.OnScorched Earth it can be found in the artifact caves.
Gathering[]
 Obsidian | |
|---|---|
| Creature / Tool | Gain per action |
 Ankylosaurus | ★★★★☆ |
 Magmasaur | ★★★★☆ |
 Phoenix | ★★★★☆ |
 Excavation Rig  | ★★★☆☆ |
 Mantis | ★★★☆☆ |
 Metal Pick | ★★★☆☆ |
Please note that theDoedicurus is not able to gather obsidian from all of the typically black glossy rocks. For instance, it can gather obsidian from the rocks in the caldera of the volcano onThe Island map, but not from the rocks on the last part of the way up to the caldera. OnThe Center map it can't gather from the rocks on the shores of the lake under the floating island or in the mouth ofSkull Island.
Weight Reduction[]
The following creatures reduce the weight of Obsidian by the listed amount while it is in their inventory:
| Creature | Reduction |
|---|---|
 Dunkleosteus | 75% |
 Argentavis | 50% |
 Ravager | 50% |
Locations[]
Below are all of the obsidian locations forThe Island. Obsidian can be found on the slope ofThe Frozen Tooth and theFar's Peak, as well as on the top of theVolcano. Most caves on the Island contain obsidian as well.
For a larger map including the other resources, see theStrategic Resource Map.
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| Rich Obsidian Occurrences onThe Island |
Below are all of the obsidian locations forThe Center. It can be found on the lava islands at the north of the map. Follow the smoke to its base to the pools that are on top of the mountains and you will find it.
For a larger map including the other resources, see theStrategic Resource Map.
| Obsidian |
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| Rich Obsidian Occurrences onThe Center |
Below are all of the obsidian locations forScorched Earth.For a larger map including the other resources, see theStrategic Resource Map.
| Obsidian |
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| Rich Obsidian Occurrences onScorched Earth |
Below are all of the obsidian locations forAberration.For a larger map including the other resources, see theStrategic Resource Map.
| Obsidian |
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| Rich Obsidian Occurrences onAberration |
Below are all of the obsidian locations forRagnarok.For a larger map including the other resources, see theStrategic Resource Map.
| Obsidian |
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| Rich Obsidian Occurrences onRagnarok |
Below are all of the obsidian locations forExtinction.For a larger map including the other resources, see theStrategic Resource Map.
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| Rich Obsidian Occurrences onExtinction |
Below are all of the obsidian locations forValguero.For a larger map including the other resources, see theStrategic Resource Map.
| Obsidian |
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| Rich Obsidian Occurrences onValguero |
Below are all of the obsidian locations forGenesis: Part 1.For a larger map including the other resources, see theStrategic Resource Map.
| Obsidian |
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| Rich Obsidian Occurrences onGenesis: Part 1 |
These maps are incomplete. Please contribute confirmed resource locations by confirming their location in-game.
Crafting[]
Obsidian is used as an ingredient to craft
Polymer, which is an important ingredient for high-end items. It is also used to craft:
Arthropluera Saddle- Artifact Pedestal
- Camera
- Cannon Ball
- Chain Bola
- File:Mod Godzillark Godzillark Obelisk.pngGodzillark/Godzillark Obelisk
Gallery[]
Two examples of black, glossy, obsidian-rich rocks
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