AquaLava Survival
survive in lava and water but don't swim in lava in the overworld!
About this Mod
Step into a completely new challenge in Minecraft with AquaLava Survival!
Survive only in water and lava.
In water, you can breathe normally anywhere, but lava is safe only in the Nether.
Step outside water or lava and you will start taking continuous ticking damage — be careful!
Discover new strategies: carefully build your paths, plan your routes, and test your skills in both liquids.
Perfect for hardcore players and custom maps seeking the ultimate survival challenge.
Features:
Water Breathing in water
Fire Resistance in lava (Nether only)
Continuous ticking damage when outside of water or lava
Compatible with Overworld, Nether, and custom maps
Can be combined with other challenges for the ultimate survival experience
Available Versions
How to Install AquaLava Survival on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "AquaLava Survival". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
AquaLava Survival server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is AquaLava Survival compatible with neoforge?
AquaLava Survival officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with AquaLava Survival – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if AquaLava Survival consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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