Minecraft: How To Extinguish Campfire

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• How To Extinguish a Campfire in Minecraft
• How To Obtain a Campfire in Minecraft

The Minecraft Campfire, introduced in version 1.14, is a versatile block often used decoratively, but possessing numerous additional functionalities. These include mob and player damage, smoke signaling, cooking, and even bee calming. This guide details three 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. Simply pour water onto the Campfire block.
• Splash Water Potion: A more resource-intensive approach utilizes a Splash Water Potion. Throw the potion onto the Campfire to extinguish it. Note that this requires gunpowder and glass, making it less efficient in the early game.
• Shovel: The most economical and often overlooked method employs a shovel. Right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) the Campfire with any shovel to extinguish the flames.

How To Obtain a Campfire in Minecraft

Acquiring a Campfire can be achieved in several ways:

• Natural Generation: Campfires naturally spawn in Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and within Ancient City camps. Note that harvesting pre-placed Campfires requires a tool enchanted with Silk Touch; otherwise, only coal will be obtained (two in Java Edition, four in Bedrock Edition).
• Crafting: A straightforward crafting recipe uses sticks, wood, and either charcoal or soul sand. The latter ingredient dictates whether a regular or soul fire Campfire is created.
• Trading: Apprentice fishermen will trade Campfires for emeralds (five in Bedrock Edition, two in Java Edition).