Whether you’re building a remote base or tackling space-limited challenges like Skyblock, having an infinite water source in Minecraft can be a game-changer. It lets you access as much water as you need without constantly running to a river or lake.
Here’s how to set one up—using either two buckets or just a single water block.
🔹 Method 1: The Classic 2×2 Infinite Water Source (2 Buckets)
This is the easiest and most reliable method:
- Dig a 2×2 square (four blocks total).
- Place a water source block in two opposite corners (diagonally).
- The remaining two blocks will automatically convert into source blocks.
Now, no matter how many times you collect water from this square, it will refill itself—hence, infinite water!
Tip: Craft two buckets and fill them from any river, ocean, or lake nearby.
🔹 Method 2: Infinite Water Source With Just One Water Block
Need to work with just one bucket of water? It’s trickier, but totally doable.
- Dig a T-shaped hole in the ground (like a cross).
- Place a solid block one block higher at the top center of the T.
- Pour your single water source on the elevated block so it flows down into the shape below.
- Use bonemeal on the underwater ground to grow seagrass, locking the water in place.
- Scoop the water from the source—without it disappearing.
Now you can:
- Dig a standard 2×2 grid.
- Place your original water source in one corner.
- Refill your bucket from the T-shaped flow and pour it into the opposite corner of the 2×2.
- Voilà—your infinite water source is ready!
Once you’ve got your water supply sorted, check out our Minecraft guides hub for more tips on mobs, tools, crafting, and survival strategies.
Happy building! 💧🏗️
