Minecraft Campfire Guide: Extinguishing and Obtaining
This guide covers the versatile Minecraft Campfire, detailing its uses and, importantly, how to extinguish and obtain it. The Campfire, introduced in version 1.14, offers functionalities beyond simple decoration, including mob damage, smoke signaling, cooking, and even bee calming.
Extinguishing a Campfire
Three methods exist for extinguishing a Minecraft Campfire:
- Water Bucket: The simplest method involves using a water bucket to douse the flames. Pour the water onto the Campfire block.
- Splash Water Potion: A more resource-intensive approach utilizes a Splash Water Potion. Throw the potion onto the campfire. 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 (any type). Right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) the Campfire with the shovel to extinguish it.
Obtaining a Campfire
Acquiring a Campfire can be achieved in several ways:
- Natural Generation: Explore Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and Ancient Cities. Note that harvesting a pre-placed Campfire requires a tool enchanted with Silk Touch; otherwise, you'll only receive coal (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 you create a regular or soul fire Campfire.
- Trading: Bartering with an apprentice-level fisherman offers another route. The emerald cost varies (five in Bedrock Edition, two in Java Edition).
