Minecraft: How To Extinguish Campfire

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• How To Extinguish a Campfire in Minecraft
• 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 less obvious functionalities. 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 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 a more resource-intensive approach 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) on 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 camps in Ancient Cities. Remember that harvesting a pre-placed Campfire requires a tool enchanted with Silk Touch; otherwise, only coal will drop (two in Java Edition, four in Bedrock Edition).
• Crafting: Campfires are readily 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 fishermen will trade Campfires for emeralds (five in Bedrock Edition, two in Java Edition).