Obsidian Equipment Reworked FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I get obsidian ingots?
Mine obsidian blocks with a diamond pickaxe, then place the blocks into a blast furnace to smelt them into obsidian ingots. Each obsidian block yields one ingot.
Can I craft obsidian armor and tools like normal?
Yes, obsidian tools and armor follow standard crafting recipes—use obsidian ingots with sticks just like you would with iron or diamond materials at a crafting table.
Where do I find nautilus armor?
Nautilus armor is rare loot found in shipwrecks and buried treasure chests in ocean biomes. You cannot craft it, only discover it while exploring.
What's the difference between obsidian and diamond gear?
Obsidian gear has higher durability, faster mining speed, and slightly more damage than diamond, but lower stats than netherite. It fills the gap between diamond and netherite tiers.
Can I turn obsidian armor back into ingots?
Yes, you can smelt obsidian armor pieces back down into ingots using a blast furnace if you need to recover the materials.
How do I upgrade nautilus armor to netherite?
Use a smithing table with your nautilus armor piece and netherite ingots, just like upgrading diamond gear to netherite.
What does the 
obsidian spear do?
The spear is a weapon that deals great knockback and damage to enemies, and can be crafted using obsidian ingots following standard spear recipe shapes.
Where do I find horse armor from this mod?
Obsidian horse armor is placed as rare loot in Nether fortresses and ruined portals for you to discover while exploring.Do I need to go to the Nether to use this mod?
No—you can obtain and use obsidian gear entirely in the Overworld by mining obsidian and smelting it. The Nether is optional if you want to find loot or eventually upgrade to netherite.
Is obsidian armor better than diamond?
Obsidian armor has the same total protection as diamond but higher durability and toughness, making it more resistant to damage over time and knockback.