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The versatile Campfire block, introduced in Minecraft version 1.14, offers more than just decorative appeal. It's a multi-tool capable of mob damage, smoke signaling, cooking, and even bee calming. This guide details the various 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 practical in the early game.
- Shovel: The most economical and often overlooked method is using a shovel. Equip any shovel (even a wooden one) and right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) on the Campfire.
How To Obtain a Campfire in Minecraft
Knowing how to extinguish a Campfire is only half the battle; here's how to acquire one:
- Natural Generation: Campfires naturally spawn in Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and within camps found in Ancient Cities. Important note: harvesting a pre-placed Campfire requires a tool with the Silk Touch enchantment. Otherwise, only coal will be obtained (two in Java Edition, four in Bedrock Edition).
- Crafting: A Campfire is easily crafted using sticks, wood, and either charcoal or soul sand. The latter ingredient determines whether a regular or soul fire Campfire is created.
- Trading: Apprentice-level fishermen will trade Campfires for emeralds (five in Bedrock Edition, two in Java Edition).
