Minecraft: Blackstone, Crying Obsidian, Ancient Debris - Nether Update Minecraft guide, tips

Minecraft Nether Update - what's new? Blackstone, Crying Obsidian, Ancient Debris - where to find? Uses, behavior, mining

Last update: 10 July 2020

This page of our Minecraft guide is dedicated to new blocks that have been added to the game along with the Nether Update.

• Blackstone
• Crying Obsidian
• Ancient Debris

Blackstone

Blackstone is a dark-colored block that functions similarly to cobblestone.

Occurrence

Blackstone can only be found in the Nether.

Uses

Blackstone can be treated directly as a replacement for cobblestone. It is used to make the same tools and furnaces.

Crying Obsidian

Crying Obsidian is a shining variant of Obsidian.

Mining

Crying Obsidian can be extracted using a diamond pick or one improved using netherite.

Light

Crying Obsidian light level is 10.

Uses

With it, you can create Respawn Anchor. You need 6 Crying Obsidian and 3 Glowstone.

Ancient Debris

Ancient Debris is a very rare ore.

Occurrence

Ancient Debris is most commonly found in Soul Sand Valley.

Behavior

Ancient Debris floats on lava in the form of objects. It is an ore resistant to all forms of fire.

It has high explosive resistance.

Mining

Ancient Debris can be extracted using a diamond pick or one improved with netherite.

Netherite Scrap

If you smelt Ancient Debris in a furnace, you'll get Netherite Scrap.