CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Sponj
Better sponges and lava sponges
Quick answer
Which Sponj release should I use?
Sponj [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0 targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Sponj 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 Sponj [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0 need?
[Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Architectury API, ChimericLib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. 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 Sponj without breaking your instance.
Built for Sponj [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Architectury API, ChimericLib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside [Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Sponj add?
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!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Sponj by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.19.1
1 loader build1.19
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Sponj versions and loaders
[Fabric] 26.2-6.1.0
sponj-fabric-26.2-6.1.0.jar
21 Aug 2026
[NeoForge] 26.2-6.1.0
sponj-neoforge-26.2-6.1.0.jar
21 Aug 2026
[Fabric] 26.2-6.0.0
sponj-fabric-26.2-6.0.0.jar
28 Jul 2026
[NeoForge] 26.2-6.0.0
sponj-neoforge-26.2-6.0.0.jar
28 Jul 2026
[NeoForge] 26.1.2-5.0.0
sponj-neoforge-26.1.2-5.0.0.jar
28 Jul 2026
[Fabric] 26.1.2-5.0.0
sponj-fabric-26.1.2-5.0.0.jar
28 Jul 2026
[Fabric] 1.21.4 - 4.2.1
sponj-fabric-1.21.4-4.2.1.jar
20 Jan 2025
[NeoForge] 1.21.4 - 4.2.1
sponj-neoforge-1.21.4-4.2.1.jar
20 Jan 2025
[Fabric] 1.21.4 - 4.2.0
sponj-fabric-4.2.0.jar
17 Dec 2024
[NeoForge] 1.21.4 - 4.2.0
sponj-neoforge-4.2.0.jar
17 Dec 2024
[Fabric] 1.21-1.21.1 - 4.1.0
sponj-fabric-4.1.0.jar
12 Dec 2024
[NeoForge] 1.21-1.21.1 - 4.1.0
sponj-neoforge-4.1.0.jar
12 Dec 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
