Minecraft: How To Extinguish Campfire

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• How To Obtain a Campfire in Minecraft

The Minecraft Campfire, introduced in version 1.14, is a versatile block often used decoratively, but possessing several underappreciated functions. It can damage mobs and players, create smoke signals, cook food, and even soothe bees. 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 putting out a Campfire:

• Water Bucket: Waterlogging effectively extinguishes the flames. Simply use a water bucket on the Campfire block.
• Splash Water Potion: Throwing a Splash Water Potion onto the fire also works, though this is a more resource-intensive method in the early game, requiring gunpowder and glass.
• 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 shovel to extinguish it.

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 Ancient City camps. Note that harvesting a pre-placed Campfire requires a tool with the Silk Touch enchantment; otherwise, only coal will drop (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 determines 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).