Minecraft Campfire Guide: Extinguishing and Obtaining
This guide details the versatile Minecraft Campfire, covering its uses and, importantly, how to extinguish and obtain it. The Campfire, introduced in version 1.14, offers functionalities beyond simple decoration, including mob damage, smoke signaling, cooking, and even bee calming.
Extinguishing a Campfire
Three methods exist for extinguishing a Campfire:
- Water Bucket: The simplest method. Use a water bucket to waterlog the block containing the Campfire.
- Splash Water Potion: A more costly option, requiring gunpowder and glass, achieved by throwing the potion onto the fire.
- Shovel: The most economical and often overlooked method. Right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) the Campfire with any shovel.
Obtaining a Campfire
Acquire a Campfire through these methods:
- Natural Generation: Locate Campfires in Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and within Ancient City camps. Note: Harvesting a pre-placed Campfire requires a Silk Touch enchanted tool; otherwise, you'll only receive coal (two in Java, four in Bedrock).
- Crafting: A straightforward craft using sticks, wood, and either charcoal or soul sand (for a Soul Fire Campfire).
- Trading: Trade emeralds with an apprentice fisherman (five emeralds in Bedrock, two in Java).
