
Sinking Items
Makes items sink in water just like they did before the "1.13 Aquatic Update". Intended to be used on 1.14.4+ clients connecting to a 1.12.2 server or below.
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About this Mod
Sinking Items
Reverts the physics changed made to dropped items in water that were introduced in the 1.13 Aquatic Update

The WITHOUT side shows how items behave when a 1.13+ client is connected to a 1.12.2- server running ViaVersion (ViaVersion is what allows modern clients to connect to older servers)
The WITH side shows how items behave when using Sinking Items. Items behave exactly the same way as the 1.12.2 server. This prevents the janky teleporting down bug as shown in the WITHOUT image.
Downloading
Modrinth is the ONLY official place to download the .jar files, don't download them from anywhere else, else you risk getting scammed or infected with malware.
Why?
While playing on Wynncraft I noticed that items in water would gradually float only to snap back down to the bottom of the water. This is because the server is running on 1.12.2 while allowing newer clients to connect, as a result items are actually completely sunk and not floating whatsoever. The reason they float is because the client is running its own physics on the item to get an approximation as to where they are predicted to be, once the client recieves a packet containing the locations of each item, they teleport to where they actually are.
This mod fixes this by preventing the client from running the code that was introduced in 1.13 so that items behave the same way as the server.
Who is this mod for?
This mod is for anyone who wants to fix the jankyness of picking up items which are floating but not floating because of server/client physics differences.
Can I use this in my modpack?
Yes!
Available Versions
How to Install Sinking Items on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Sinking Items". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+40 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Sinking Items server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Sinking Items compatible with fabric?
Sinking Items officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Sinking Items – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Sinking Items 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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