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Simple Absorption
Simple mod granting the player absorption hearts that restore over time.
Quick answer
Which Simple Absorption release matches 1.20.1 Forge?
Simple Absorption SimpleAbsorption 1.5.0 for 1.20.1 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
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Is Simple Absorption required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Simple Absorption SimpleAbsorption 1.5.0 for 1.20.1 need?
SimpleAbsorption 1.5.0 for 1.20.1 on 1.20.1 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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4 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Simple Absorption without breaking your instance.
Built for Simple Absorption SimpleAbsorption 1.5.0 for 1.20.1 on 1.20.1 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use SimpleAbsorption 1.5.0 for 1.20.1. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
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Put it on the correct side
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Use the “Get this file” button beside SimpleAbsorption 1.5.0 for 1.20.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Simple Absorption add?
This is a simple mod giving the player absorption hearts to make a world without natural regeneration less punishing. The absorption hearts added by this mod recover using the same mechanics as vanilla hearts, but will not recover unless the health bar is full or natural regeneration is disabled. There are four different ways to get natural absorption hearts, which can be configured using a small config file in the world folder.
The first method is base hearts, which give a number of absorption hearts to all new players in the world. By default, no hearts are granted this way, but if your goal is playing without natural regeneration, it is recommended to increase this to 2 hearts (4 half hearts).
The second method is golden armor. Each piece of golden armor will grant half a heart by default, though this can be increased in the config. This is intended to give incentive to wearing golden armor, and ties into the heath boost from golden apples. Alternatively, wearing chain armor will increase "absorption efficiency" meaning absorption hearts will regenerate faster and require less hunger to regenerate.
The third method is through the absorption enchantment. This enchantment grants half a heart of absorption for each level, by default capping at 4 levels per piece, or 8 hearts total (16 half hearts). In addition, it can be applied to shields by using an anvil by default for a total maximum of 10 hearts. The enchantment is incompatible with protection types, making it a choice between protection or health boost.
The final method is the replace armor option. When enabled, each point in armor will be replaced by one half heart of absorption. In addition, armor toughness will be replaced by absorption efficiency. This option is disabled by default, if enabled its encouraged to reconsider the gold armor boost amount.
This mod is inspired by a mechanic in one of the Super Hostile maps by Vechs, and by the mod Natural Absorption by FatherToast. Unlike my previous fork of FatherToast's mod, this mod was re-coded from scratch to make it much easier to maintain while still providing the base functionality I use in my worlds. If there is a different absorption related mechanic from Natural Absorption that you miss, leave a comment and I will consider it.
Feel free to use this mod in a mod pack, provided to link back to this page. If using a CurseForge mod pack it will be done automatically though the mod dependencies page.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Simple Absorption by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader build1.16.4
1 loader build1.16.3
1 loader build1.16.2
1 loader build1.16.1
1 loader build1.15.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Simple Absorption versions and loaders
SimpleAbsorption 1.5.0 for 1.20.1
SimpleAbsorption-1.20.1-1.5.0.jar
1 Feb 2026
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