Realistic Needs
Modby wolfi_35
The Realistic Needs mod adds a water meter above the hunger bar that requires players to stay hydrated to avoid dehydration.
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
29,475
CurseForge ID
1077348
Last Updated
Jul 27, 2026
Description
Realistic Needs adds a simple thirst mechanic to Minecraft. You now need to manage your hydration alongside your hunger.

Features:
- Thirst Meter: Adds a water bar right above your hunger bar.
- Dehydration: Hitting zero thirst will deal continuous damage until you drink.
- Thirst Effect: A custom negative status effect that drains your hydration much faster.
Items & Mechanics:
- Giant Bottle: A new container used to store larger amounts of water.
- Giant Water Bottle: Can be filled at any water source and has 8 uses before turning back into an empty bottle.
- Hand Drinking: If you don't have a bottle, you can drink directly from any water source with an empty hand.

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