Dew is a mod that adds thirst mechanics to Minecraft.
Features
- Thirst bar and handler that functions similar to the hunger bar
- Water purifier since ground water is dangerous and not as hydrating
- Dangerous status effects for drinking unclean water
Experimental / Upcoming
- Support for other mods to add drink-items - More advanced thirst manager that prevents sprinting when thirsty and loses hydration at a variable rate depending on player activities
Details
Water Filter
Crafting
Usage
The water filter can be used to create purified drinking water. To use the filter, first fill it with water using a water bottle. Then light it with flint and steel. Once you are done, the filter will begin the filtration process. When it is done, you can retrieve the filtered water with an empty bottle.
Purified Water
Information
Water that is safe to drink with a hydration value of 4.
Hydration Value of Existing Items
Water Bottle - 3
Milk - 3
Mushroom Stew, Rabbit Stew, Beetroot stew - 2
Melon Slice - 1
Enjoy!
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.16.5
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as Dew-1.2.3.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 77 KB
- Download link checked 31 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.