Sponj
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.18–1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
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Yet another sponge mod
Introduction
This simple mod adds two new blocks: a sponj and lava sponj.
Versions
- 1.21.4: planned
- 1.21.2-1.21.3: not planned
- 1.21-1.21.1: supported
- 1.20.x: supported (Fabric only)
- 1.19.x: supported (bugs only)
- 1.18.2: supported (bugs only)
- < 1.18.2: not planned
Current Features
- Sponj
- Absorbs water in a larger radius based on how many sponjes are touching each other
- Lava sponj
- Absorbs lava instead of water
- Radius depends on the number of connected lava sponjes, same as the regular sponj
- Wet sponj
- What you get when a sponj absorbs some water
- Can be dried out in the nether or smelted to get a sponj back
- Wet lava sponj
- What you get when a lava sponj absorbs lava
- Can be dried out in the end
- Wet lava sponjes can be used as fuel in a furnace, smelting 128 items and leaving a dry lava sponj behind
- Be sure to only insert a single wet lava sponj at a time. If you do, you won't get dry ones back!
Screenshots
Sponj Recipe

Lava Sponj Recipe

FAQ
Will you port this to any other modloaders?
As of version 4.1.0, the mod is available for both Fabric and NeoForge. Other loaders are not currently planned, but may be considered in the future.
Can I use this in a modpack?
Absolutely!
Issues & Suggestions
Please use the GitHub issue tracker to report any bugs you find.
Credits
Obviously this mod would not be possible if not for the people at Mojang making an awesome game. In addition, many thanks go to the developers of the Fabric mod loader.
The features in this mod were inspired by similar functionality in mods such as OpenBlocks and Bigger Sponge Absorption Radius. Many thanks to their developers for blazing the trail!
License
This mod is released under the MIT license. The full text of the license can be found here.
Support
Have questions? Want to see what else I am working on? Check out our Discord server! If you like what I'm doing and want to support me, check out my Patreon!
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.4, 1.21, 1.21.1
- 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 CurseForge — 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 sponj-neoforge-26.2-6.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 92 KB
- Download link checked 15 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

