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The Minecraft Campfire, introduced in version 1.14, is a versatile block often used decoratively. However, it offers surprising functionality: mob and player damage, smoke signaling, cooking, and even bee calming. This guide details the methods for extinguishing a Campfire, maximizing its potential and impressing fellow players.
How To Extinguish a Campfire in Minecraft
Three methods exist for extinguishing Campfires:
- Water Bucket: The simplest method involves using a water bucket to douse the flames. Pour water onto the Campfire block to extinguish it.
- Splash Water Potion: A Splash Water Potion, thrown onto the Campfire, will also extinguish the flames. Note that this requires gunpowder and glass, making it less efficient in the early game.
- Shovel: The most economical and often overlooked method uses a shovel. Right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) the Campfire with any shovel to extinguish it.
How To Obtain a Campfire in Minecraft
Acquiring a Campfire is achievable through several means:
- Natural Generation: Campfires naturally spawn in Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and within camps in Ancient Cities. To retrieve a pre-placed Campfire, a tool enchanted with Silk Touch is necessary; otherwise, only coal will drop (two in Java Edition, four in Bedrock Edition).
- Crafting: A Campfire is readily crafted using sticks, wood, and either charcoal or soul sand. The latter ingredient dictates the campfire type: regular or soul fire.
- Trading: Apprentice-level fishermen will trade Campfires for emeralds (five in Bedrock Edition, two in Java Edition).
