Minecraft Campfire Guide: Extinguishing and Obtaining
This guide details how to extinguish and obtain campfires in Minecraft, a versatile block with multiple uses beyond decoration. Campfires can damage mobs, create smoke signals, cook food, and even calm bees. Mastering campfire control unlocks its full potential.
Extinguishing a Campfire
Three methods exist to extinguish a Minecraft campfire:
- 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 uses a Splash Water Potion. Throw the potion onto the campfire to extinguish it. Note this requires gunpowder and glass, making it less practical in the early game.
- Shovel: The most efficient and often overlooked method is using a shovel. Right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) the campfire with any shovel to instantly extinguish it.
Obtaining a Campfire
Campfires can be acquired in several ways:
- Natural Generation: Explore Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and Ancient Cities. Campfires are often found within these structures. Remember that harvesting a pre-placed campfire requires a tool with the Silk Touch enchantment; otherwise, you'll only receive coal (two in Java Edition, four in Bedrock Edition).
- Crafting: Campfires are easily crafted using sticks, wood, and either charcoal or soul sand. The latter ingredient determines whether you create a regular campfire or a soul fire.
- Trading: Barter with an apprentice-level fisherman. The cost is five emeralds in Bedrock Edition and two in Java Edition.
