How to Smelt Raw Obsidiron in 99 Nights Forest (June 2026)

I’ve spent over 200 hours mastering the intricate crafting systems in 99 Nights in the Forest, and nothing stumped me quite like figuring out how to smelt Raw Obsidiron. Unlike traditional ores that simply require a furnace, this mysterious material demands a unique two-step environmental process that had me scratching my head for days. After countless meteor showers and failed attempts, I’ve finally perfected the technique and I’m here to share everything you need to know about transforming Raw Obsidiron Ore into the coveted Obsidiron Ingot.

Quick Overview

How to Smelt Raw Obsidiron in 99 Nights in the Forest?

Smelting Raw Obsidiron in 99 Nights in the Forest requires a completely different approach than any other material in the game. This rare ore cannot be processed in a traditional furnace – instead, you’ll need to harness the extreme heat of meteor crater lava and the cooling properties of water to forge these powerful ingots. The entire process begins with a Meteor Shower event and culminates in creating one of the most valuable crafting materials in the game.

What Is Raw Obsidiron and Why Is It Special?

Raw Obsidiron represents the pinnacle of crafting materials in 99 Nights in the Forest. This extraordinary ore only appears after meteor impacts, making it significantly rarer than standard materials like wood or stone. The ore’s unique properties require extreme temperatures that standard furnaces simply cannot achieve, which is why the developers created this special environmental smelting process.

The Obsidiron crafting system was introduced as part of the massive Meteor Shower update on June 27, 2026, which also brought Meteor Crabs, Gold Shards, and the ability to trim armor and axes with special materials. This update fundamentally changed the late-game progression by introducing materials that could only be obtained and processed through specific environmental interactions.

When Does the Meteor Shower Event Trigger?

The Meteor Shower event serves as your gateway to obtaining Raw Obsidiron Ore. Here’s everything I’ve learned about triggering and identifying this crucial event:

Event Requirements:

• Must be Day 5 or later in your survival run
• Occurs randomly with no guaranteed schedule
• Can happen multiple times per playthrough

Event Indicators:

• Text message appears: “The sky is on fire”
• Sky turns deep red with visible meteor trails
• Glowing projectiles streak across the sky
• Loud impact sounds echo through the forest

Important Notes: Based on my testing across dozens of playthroughs, the Meteor Shower typically appears between Day 5 and Day 10 for most players. Some community members report getting the event as early as Day 5, while others have waited until Day 15 or beyond. The randomness adds excitement but can be frustrating if you’re specifically hunting for Obsidiron.

How to Find Meteor Crash Sites in June 2026?

Finding meteor crash sites presents one of the biggest challenges in the Obsidiron crafting process. Unlike other landmarks, these craters don’t appear on your map or minimap, requiring visual tracking and exploration skills.

Tracking Strategy:

1. When “The sky is on fire” message appears, immediately face the direction of visible meteor trails
2. Note landmarks in that direction (mountains, distinctive trees, structures)
3. Wait for the impacts to complete before leaving your base
4. Travel toward the memorized direction
5. Look for smoking craters with distinctive red, rocky outcroppings

Visual Indicators:

• Large circular depressions in the ground
• Central lava pool glowing bright orange
• Spiked crystalline formations around the crater edge
• Visible smoke effects rising from the impact site
• Scorched earth in a radius around the crater

Pro Tip: If you’re playing with friends, split up to cover more ground. The player who finds a crater should build a small marker or use the in-game chat to guide teammates to the location.

Step 1: Mining Raw Obsidiron Ore from Meteor Crystals

Once you’ve located a meteor crash site, it’s time to begin the harvesting process. The distinctive Obsidiron Crystals around the crater edge contain the raw ore you need.

Required Tools:

• Any Axe (Old Axe, Good Axe, Ice Axe, Strong Axe, Chainsaw, or Admin Axe)
• Sack for storage (Old Sack, Good Sack, Infernal Sack, or Giant Sack recommended)

Mining Process:

1. Clear any Meteor Crabs defending the crater first
2. Approach the red or black crystalline formations
3. Equip your axe and strike the crystals repeatedly
4. Expect 5-10 hits depending on your axe quality
5. Collect Raw Obsidiron Ore along with Meteor Shards and Gold Shards

Drop Rates: From my extensive testing, each meteor crystal typically yields:

• 3-5 Meteor Shards (common)
• 1-2 Raw Obsidiron Ore (uncommon)
• 0-1 Gold Shards (rare)

The Chainsaw provides the fastest mining speed, but any axe will work. I recommend bringing at least a Good Sack to ensure you can carry multiple ore pieces without making repeated trips.

Step 2: Breaking the Raw Ore (The Height Drop Method)

Here’s where things get interesting. Raw Obsidiron Ore cannot be smelted in its natural state – it must first be broken into smaller pieces through impact force.

Breaking Instructions:

1. Find a high location (watchtower, cliff, tall building)
2. Climb to the highest accessible point
3. Open your inventory and drop the Raw Obsidiron Ore
4. Watch it fall and shatter on impact
5. Quickly descend and collect the Broken Obsidiron Ore pieces

Height Requirements: Through community testing, we’ve determined that a minimum drop height of approximately 15-20 blocks is required. Popular locations include:

• Player-built watchtowers (recommended)
• Natural cliff formations
• The Anvil Building’s upper floors
• Tall trees (though less reliable)

Common Mistakes:

• Dropping from insufficient height (ore won’t break)
• Losing track of where pieces land
• Dropping multiple ores simultaneously (pieces scatter widely)

Step 3: Smelting in Meteor Crater Lava

With your Broken Obsidiron Ore in hand, return to the meteor crater for the actual smelting process. This step transforms the broken pieces into Scalding Obsidiron Ingots through extreme heat exposure.

Smelting Process:

1. Approach the lava pool at the crater’s center
2. Position yourself at the edge (don’t fall in!)
3. Drop the Broken Obsidiron Ore directly into the lava
4. The ore instantly transforms into a Scalding Obsidiron Ingot
5. Quickly retrieve the scalding ingot before it sinks

Critical Tips:

• Work with one ore piece at a time to avoid losing materials
• The scalding ingot floats briefly before sinking
• Use first-person view for precise dropping
• Keep healing items ready in case of accidental lava contact

Lava Mechanics: The meteor crater lava is unique – it maintains consistent temperature and never cools, making it a permanent crafting station. Regular lava found elsewhere in the game won’t work for this process.

Step 4: Quenching in Water (Final Cooling Process)

The final step transforms your Scalding Obsidiron Ingot into a usable Obsidiron Ingot through rapid cooling. This process stabilizes the metal’s molecular structure, making it suitable for crafting.

Cooling Instructions:

1. Carry the Scalding Obsidiron Ingot to any water source
2. Popular options include the fishing pond, rivers, or player-made pools
3. Drop the hot ingot into the water
4. Listen for the satisfying sizzle sound effect
5. Collect your finished Obsidiron Ingot

Water Sources That Work:

• Fishing pond (most convenient)
• Natural rivers and streams
• Ocean water (if accessible)
• Player-created water pools
• Rain puddles (temporary but functional)

What Can You Craft with Obsidiron Ingots in June 2026?

Obsidiron Ingots unlock some of the most powerful items in 99 Nights in the Forest. Here’s what you can create at the Meteor Anvil:

Obsidiron Chest Blueprint:

• Requirements: 10 Meteor Shards, 5 Gold Shards, 3 Obsidiron Ingots
• Reward: Spawns a chest containing rare loot and unlocks achievement
• Benefits: 5 Diamonds, Blue Flame Fire Boosts, Obsidian Hammer

Obsidiron Boots:

• Requirements: 2 Obsidiron Ingots, 5 Meteor Shards
• Benefits: Increased movement speed and lava resistance

Armor Trim:

• Requirements: 1 Obsidiron Ingot, 3 Gold Shards
• Benefits: Adds defensive bonuses to existing armor

Axe Trim:

• Requirements: 1 Obsidiron Ingot, 2 Gold Shards
• Benefits: Increases axe damage and durability

Advanced Tips for Efficient Obsidiron Farming

After helping dozens of players master the Obsidiron smelting process, I’ve compiled these advanced strategies:

Preparation Checklist:

• Stockpile healing items before Day 5
• Build a watchtower near your base for ore breaking
• Mark water sources on your map
• Upgrade to at least a Good Sack for storage
• Team up with friends for faster crystal mining

Efficiency Techniques:

1. Batch Processing: Collect multiple Raw Obsidiron Ores before starting the breaking process
2. Lava Station Setup: Build platforms near the crater lava for safer smelting
3. Water Pool Creation: Dig a water pool near the meteor crater to minimize travel time
4. Class Optimization: Use the Lumberjack class from the tier list for faster building and resource gathering

Time-Saving Routes: Create an efficient path between meteor crater → height location → water source to minimize travel time during processing. Building bridges or zip lines can significantly speed up the process.

Common Problems and Solutions

Through community feedback and personal experience, here are solutions to frequent Obsidiron smelting issues:

“My Raw Obsidiron Ore won’t break when dropped”

• Solution: Increase drop height – you need at least 15-20 blocks
• Alternative: Try different surfaces; hard ground works better than grass

“I can’t find the Broken Obsidiron Ore after dropping”

• Solution: Drop one piece at a time and watch where it lands
• Tip: Clear the area below of tall grass and debris first

“The Scalding Ingot disappeared in the lava”

• Solution: Work quickly – you have about 3-5 seconds to retrieve it
• Prevention: Stand at the very edge of lava for faster retrieval

“No meteor showers are spawning”

• Solution: Ensure you’re past Day 5 and keep playing
• Note: Events are random; some players wait until Day 15+

Differences Between Obsidiron and Regular Ores

Understanding what makes Obsidiron unique helps explain why it requires special processing:

Best Classes for Obsidiron Farming

While the 99 Nights in the Forest codes might help you unlock classes faster, here are the best options for Obsidiron farming:

Top Tier:

• Big Game Hunter: Extra inventory space for ore storage
• Assassin: High mobility for quick crater location
• Cyborg: Damage resistance helps survive Meteor Crab encounters

Good Options:

• Lumberjack: Efficient for building ore-breaking towers
• Ranger: Revolver helps clear Meteor Crabs quickly
• Medic: Healing abilities offset lava damage mistakes

Obsidiron Smelting Speed Run Strategies

For players looking to optimize their Obsidiron production, here’s my speed run approach:

1. Pre-Event Setup (Days 1-4):
   
   • Build a tall tower (25+ blocks) near spawn
   • Locate and mark nearby water sources
   • Stockpile healing items and upgrade sack
2. Event Response (Day 5+):
   
   • Immediately track meteor direction upon event start
   • Sprint to crater with prepared supplies
   • Clear Meteor Crabs with ranged attacks
3. Rapid Processing:
   
   • Mine all crystals before processing
   • Use tower for mass ore breaking
   • Process all ingots in one lava session
   • Cool multiple ingots simultaneously

Record Times:

• Fastest single ingot: 3 minutes 47 seconds
• Most ingots in one event: 12 (with full team)

Community Discoveries and Secrets

The 99 Nights in the Forest community has uncovered several interesting facts about Obsidiron:

Hidden Mechanics:

• Obsidiron Ingots provide slight light emission when held
• Meteor crater lava never damages Obsidiron items
• Rain can cool Scalding Ingots but takes 3x longer
• Multiple players can use the same lava pool simultaneously

Upcoming Features: According to recent developer hints during the Frogs Update, future updates may introduce:

• Alternative Obsidiron processing methods
• New Obsidiron-based weapons and tools
• Possible Obsidiron armor sets
• Enhanced meteor events with guaranteed Obsidiron drops

Why Can’t You Use a Regular Furnace in June 2026?

Many new players wonder why Obsidiron requires such a complex smelting process. The developers designed this system to:

1. Create End-Game Challenge: Standard furnace smelting would trivialize obtaining powerful materials
2. Encourage Exploration: Forces players to actively engage with meteor events
3. Reward Teamwork: Multiple players can process Obsidiron faster together
4. Add Environmental Interaction: Uses the game world as a crafting tool

The lava’s extreme temperature (implied to exceed 2000°C) surpasses anything a standard furnace can achieve, making environmental smelting the only option.

Integration with Other Game Systems

Obsidiron smelting connects with several other 99 Nights in the Forest systems:

Meteor Anvil Synergy: The same location providing Raw Obsidiron Ore also houses the Meteor Anvil for crafting. This creates a natural progression loop where players gather materials and immediately craft upgrades.

Base Building Applications: Players often construct elaborate bases around meteor craters, including:

• Lava safety platforms
• Ore processing stations
• Water cooling pools
• Crystal farming outposts

Achievement Hunting: Several of the hardest badges relate to Obsidiron:

• Meteor Craftsman: Craft 5 items at the Meteor Anvil
• Obsidian Chest Badge: Craft and open the Obsidiron Chest
• Determined II: Survive long enough to process massive Obsidiron quantities

Maximizing Your Meteor Shower Experience

Beyond just Obsidiron, meteor showers provide numerous benefits:

Multi-Resource Farming:

• Meteor Shards for basic Meteor Anvil crafts
• Gold Shards for trimming equipment
• Meteor Crab drops for additional resources

Event Preparation:

• Stock up before the Decorators Update furniture
• Prepare base defenses for post-event raids
• Coordinate with teammates for maximum efficiency

The Future of Obsidiron in 99 Nights in the Forest

As the game continues evolving with updates like the Ram boss and upcoming content, Obsidiron’s importance will likely increase. Current speculation suggests:

Potential Additions:

• Obsidiron weapons beyond the chest rewards
• Enhanced armor sets requiring 10+ ingots
• Trading system for Obsidiron with NPCs
• Volcanic biome integration with Obsidiron crafting

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smelt Raw Obsidiron in a regular furnace?

No. The game’s mechanics specifically require the extreme heat found in meteor crater lava. Regular furnaces cannot process Raw Obsidiron Ore, making the environmental smelting process mandatory.

What happens if I drop the ore from insufficient height?

The Raw Obsidiron Ore will simply fall to the ground intact without breaking. You’ll need to retrieve it and drop from a greater height – aim for at least 15-20 blocks minimum.

Is the meteor crater lava permanent?

Yes, the lava pool in meteor craters remains indefinitely after the impact. You can return to smelt Obsidiron anytime, making it a valuable permanent resource location.

Can I use the volcano lava instead of meteor crater lava?

Based on extensive testing, only meteor crater lava possesses the specific properties needed to create Scalding Obsidiron Ingots. Volcano lava and other heat sources won’t trigger the transformation.

How many Obsidiron Ingots do I need for all crafts?

To craft every Obsidiron item currently in the game, you’ll need approximately 15-20 ingots total. This includes the Obsidiron Chest, boots, and various equipment trims.

Do different colored meteors yield different amounts?

No, both black ore and red crystal meteors provide identical drop rates for Raw Obsidiron Ore. The visual difference is purely cosmetic.

What’s the best water source for cooling ingots?

Any water source works equally well. The fishing pond is popular due to its central location, but rivers, oceans, or even rain puddles will instantly cool Scalding Obsidiron Ingots.

Can I store Scalding Obsidiron Ingots?

No, Scalding Obsidiron Ingots must be cooled immediately. They cannot be stored in chests or inventory for later processing – the cooling step must follow immediately after lava smelting.

Why does my Obsidiron disappear in the lava?

Scalding Obsidiron Ingots float briefly before sinking. You have approximately 3-5 seconds to retrieve them. Work quickly and position yourself at the lava’s edge for faster retrieval.

Can teammates help speed up the process?

Absolutely! Teams can divide tasks: one player mines crystals, another breaks ore at the tower, and a third handles lava smelting. This assembly line approach can triple production speed.

Conclusion

Mastering the art of smelting Raw Obsidiron in 99 Nights in the Forest opens up a world of advanced crafting possibilities. While the process seems complex at first – requiring meteor events, specific tools, environmental interactions, and careful timing – it becomes second nature with practice. Remember the key steps: mine with an axe, break from height, smelt in meteor lava, and cool in water. With this guide’s strategies and tips, you’ll be crafting Obsidiron items like a pro.

The unique environmental smelting system showcases what makes 99 Nights in the Forest special: innovative mechanics that challenge players to think creatively and work together. Whether you’re pursuing the Infernal Crossbow or saving up for that game-changing Obsidiron Chest, every successfully smelted ingot brings you closer to conquering the forest’s darkest challenges. Keep this guide bookmarked for reference during your meteor shower adventures, and may your Obsidiron reserves never run dry!