If you need help clearing water from an overworld pond or underground cave lake in Minecraft, the sponge is the perfect block for the job. If you’ve ever used this squishy tool to wash a car or do the dishes in real life, then you already have a good understanding of what its pixelated counterpart does in Minecraft. That is to say, the sponge block can absorb water from dozens of blocks in volume. Whether you want to dry up a river or clean a pond for construction, the sponge can do it without extra effort or activation.
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Where to find sponges in Minecraft
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Finding and obtaining Sponge Blocks in Minecraft is a tricky task as you first need to locate an Ocean Monument, massive structures that spawn in water biomes such as deep ocean variants. After discovering one using an ocean explorer map or stumbling across the ruins by accident, you need to go inside to find the “sponge room”. We highly recommend having water breathing and night vision potions to make the underwater expedition much more manageable. Also be aware of the many Guardians swimming in and out of the location.
How to make a sponge in minecraft
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Once you find the sponge room in an ocean monument, the next step is to collect each of the sponges one by one. A hoe with Aqua Affinity will make this procedure much easier. What we recommend you do is place a door to create an air pocket in case you run out of Water Breathing Potions. Next, set up a furnace to make a dry Minecraft sponge by melting it down into metal ingots.
Harvest a sponge, which will take about three minutes. Put the wet sponge in the oven, then use its dry version to wipe the water from the part. Wet sponges that are not underwater can be collected in about 40 seconds, which is exceptionally faster than working underwater. Collect as many sponges as you want before you leave.
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How to use a sponge block in minecraft
As explained above, you can use sponges to absorb water instantly. With such a skill, you can easily build dry rooms underwater to create underwater houses or rooms. Remember to dry the sponge in an oven before using it again in Minecraft.
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