No, you cannot turn lava into obsidian directly within the Nether dimension using the standard method.
The Obsidian Creation Process
The process for creating obsidian in the game Minecraft relies on a specific interaction between lava and water. As described in the reference on "Lava casting," the lava is placed as desired and then covered in water to convert it into obsidian. This technique allows players to create obsidian structures, such as the frames for Nether portals, without needing a diamond pickaxe to mine naturally generated obsidian.
Water's Behavior in the Nether
The critical factor preventing obsidian creation in the Nether is the environment itself. The Nether is an extremely hot dimension where water behaves differently than in the Overworld or The End. When water is placed in the Nether, it instantly evaporates.
Why Obsidian Creation Fails in the Nether
Since turning lava into obsidian requires the lava to come into contact with liquid water, and liquid water cannot exist in the Nether (it evaporates immediately upon placement), the necessary condition for the conversion cannot be met within this dimension. Therefore, the lava casting method, or any method relying on water, is impossible to perform in the Nether.
Where Can You Create Obsidian?
While you cannot create obsidian in the Nether, you can easily create it:
- In the Overworld: By pouring water onto lava sources or lava flows.
- In The End: By pouring water onto lava sources or lava flows (though lava is less common here).
Players typically mine obsidian created in the Overworld and then transport it to the Nether to build portals or other structures.
