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A few ways to get sponges in Minecraft

A few ways to get sponges in Minecraft
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Have you ever been flooded in Minecraft? If yes, you probably know how challenging it is to deal with the situation and restore everything you had before the accident. If you have no sponges in Minecraft, it is nearly impossible to take control of the flood.

Read this guide, and you will find out a few ways to get sponges in Minecraft. Moreover, we will discuss how to use sponges and the best tips related to them.

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HOW TO GET SPONGES IN MINECRAFT

Sponge in Minecraft

There are two ways to get sponges in the Minecraft survival mode and both of them require much effort.

Find sponges underwater

The primary way to get sponges in Minecraft is to find wet sponges across the world. Sponges are automatically generated in deep ocean biomes. Therefore, finding them is not the easiest quest.

But if you are lucky enough, there is a chance to find a Sponge Room. These are special rooms made out of 30 Sponge Blocks that you can get. The only disadvantage is that the chances for a Sponge Room to spawn are extremely low.

Once you find a Wet Sponge, you need to dry it. You only need to place a wet sponge inside a furnace. It will become dry in a few seconds. Afterwards, you should collect a dry sponge and use it when needed.

Fight Elder Guardian

Another way to get sponges in Minecraft is to kill Elder Guardian. This monster spawns at least one sponge every time you kill it.

The only disadvantage is that it is pretty challenging to find and kill Elder Guardians. Like sponges, Elder Guardians are spawned only in the deep ocean biome. They have plenty of health and attack points. So, you should be well prepared to fight the Elder Guardians.

In addition to Sponges, Elder Guardians also drop prismarine blocks. And there is a high chance of facing a gold block room next to the Elder Guardian.

Sponge laying on the grass

HOW TO USE SPONGES IN MINECRAFT

Sponges in Minecraft are used to absorb water. A single Sponge block can absorb up to 7 blocks of water in each direction, starting from those next to it. Summarily, a single sponge can absorb up to 135 blocks of water. After that, it becomes entirely wet.

Once a Sponge is moist, you need to dry it to use it again and get even more benefits from a single block. It can be quickly done by placing a sponge block inside the Furnace. Water will evaporate, and you will be able to use the Sponge again.

That’s it with getting and using sponges in Minecraft. Getting a Sponge is always associated with wandering the world in search of this item. But it is one of the necessary items in Minecraft. Try your best to acquire a sponge even at the beginning of the game. It might save your properties from floods or other accidents. And if you want to read more guides, please check our article on how to make different kinds of rails in Minecraft.