Sponge

What is a Sponge?

A Sponge is a special block in Minecraft that absorbs water when placed, making it useful for draining flooded areas or clearing underwater structures. When dry, it can absorb up to 65 water source blocks, turning into a Wet Sponge. It is commonly used in ocean monument raids and large-scale water removal projects.

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Where Can a Sponge Be Found?

Sponges naturally generate in Ocean Monuments, where they can be found inside Sponge Rooms or dropped by Elder Guardians upon death. Players can also dry a Wet Sponge by smelting it in a Furnace, allowing for repeated water absorption. More details about underwater structures can be found in the Ocean Monument article.

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What Can Players Do with a Sponge?

Sponges are mainly used to remove large amounts of water, making them ideal for building underwater bases or clearing out flooded caves. Once turned into a Wet Sponge, it must be dried either by smelting it in a Furnace or placing it in the Nether, where it instantly dries. More details about water mechanics can be found in the Water Physics article.

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The History of Sponges in Minecraft

Sponges were first introduced in early Minecraft versions but had no functionality until the Bountiful Update (1.8), where they gained their ability to absorb water. Since then, they have become an essential tool for underwater construction.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

In real life, natural sponges are marine organisms that absorb water, similar to how Minecraft Sponges function. Humans have used sponges for centuries as cleaning tools due to their water-absorbing properties.

For further exploration of underwater building and water mechanics, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base to learn more about Ocean Monuments, Elder Guardians, and Water Physics.