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, but possessing several hidden functionalities. It can damage mobs and players, create smoke signals, cook food, and even soothe bees. This guide details three 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 early in the 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 douse the flames.

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. Note that harvesting a pre-placed Campfire requires a Silk Touch enchanted tool; otherwise, it yields only two coal (Java Edition) or four coal (Bedrock Edition).
• Crafting: Campfires are easily 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; the cost is five emeralds in Bedrock Edition and two in Java Edition.