How to Safely Extinguish a Minecraft Campfire

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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: Waterlogging effectively douses the flames. Simply use a water bucket on the Campfire block.
• Splash Water Potion: Throwing a Splash Water Potion onto the Campfire will 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 involves using any shovel (even a wooden one). Right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) the Campfire with the equipped shovel to extinguish it.

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 camps in Ancient Cities. Remember, harvesting a pre-placed Campfire requires a Silk Touch enchanted tool; otherwise, you'll only receive two coal (Java) or four coal (Bedrock).
• Crafting: A straightforward crafting recipe uses sticks, wood, and either charcoal or soul sand. The latter ingredient determines whether a regular or soul fire Campfire is created.
• Trading: Apprentice fishermen will trade Campfires for emeralds—five in Bedrock and two in Java editions.