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Extra Sponges Wiki & Guide

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Adds sponges made from various metals and materials, including a lava sponge that absorbs lava and leaves a molten variant.

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Contents (7)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Blocks
  5. Frequently asked questions
  6. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Drain an Ocean Monument or Large Water Body with SpongesPrep Before You Start Draining a large area is a logistics problem as much as a sponge problem. Before you begin:…How to Dry Wet Metal Sponges (Iron, Gold, Diamond, Emerald, Netherite)Why Sponges Get Wet Every metal sponge in this mod has a wet counterpart: Wet Iron Sponge , Wet Gold Sponge , Wet…How to Make and Use a Lava Sponge to Clear Lava PoolsCrafting the Lava Sponge Craft a Lava Sponge the same way you'd expect a sponge variant to be made: combine a regular…Which Metal Sponge Should You Use? Iron vs Gold vs Diamond vs Emerald vs NetheriteThe General Pattern All metal sponges in this mod work like upgraded vanilla sponges: they absorb water in an area…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 5minecraft:smelting · 4

Items

Emerald SpongeWet Emerald Sponge

Blocks

Diamond SpongeGold SpongeIron SpongeLava SpongeMolten Lava SpongeNetherite SpongeWet Diamond SpongeWet Gold SpongeWet Iron SpongeWet Netherite Sponge

Frequently asked questions

How do I get started with Extra Sponges?
Craft a metal sponge by combining the vanilla sponge with the metal or material you want it made from, then use it like a normal sponge. Start with an Iron Sponge since iron is cheap, and work up to Diamond, Emerald, or Netherite Sponges once you have the resources.
How do metal sponges work?
Each metal sponge absorbs water in a radius around it when placed or used, just like a vanilla sponge but with a larger capacity or area depending on the material. Once it has absorbed water it becomes the Wet variant of that sponge and must be dried before it can be used again.
How do I dry a wet metal sponge?
Place the Wet Sponge in a furnace, smoker, or blast furnace to dry it back into its dry form, or leave it in a hot dimension like the Nether. Once dried, it can absorb water again.
How do I make a Lava Sponge?
The Lava Sponge is crafted from a sponge combined with a lava-related material, and it absorbs lava instead of water. When it soaks up lava it turns into a Molten Lava Sponge, which must be processed before it can be used again.
What is the Molten Lava Sponge and what do I do with it?
The Molten Lava Sponge is what a Lava Sponge becomes after it absorbs lava. You need to cool or dry it to turn it back into a usable Lava Sponge, so keep a way to process it on hand before you go lava-clearing.
Which metal sponge should I use?
Iron is the cheapest and best for general water clearing, while Gold, Diamond, Emerald, and Netherite Sponges offer better durability or larger absorption areas at higher cost. Use Netherite for the biggest jobs and Iron for routine draining.
Can metal sponges drain an ocean monument?
Yes, metal sponges work well for draining ocean monuments and other large water bodies because they hold more water than vanilla sponges. Bring several sponges and a furnace setup nearby so you can dry and reuse them as you go.
Why isn't my sponge absorbing anything?
Check whether it's already wet or molten — a Wet or Molten sponge won't absorb anything until it's dried. Also make sure you're using the right type: a Lava Sponge only absorbs lava, and metal sponges only absorb water.
Do metal sponges work in the Nether or other dimensions?
Water sponges work anywhere water exists, but the Nether has no water to absorb, so bring a Lava Sponge instead. The Nether's heat also dries wet sponges quickly if you place them there.
Are metal sponges compatible with other mods and do they cause lag?
They behave like vanilla sponges, so they generally work alongside other mods without issues. Absorbing large areas at once can cause a brief tick spike, so drain big water bodies in sections rather than all at once.