How to Safely Quench a Minecraft Campfire

Minecraft Campfire Guide: Extinguishing and Obtaining

This guide covers the versatile Minecraft Campfire, detailing its uses and, importantly, how to extinguish and obtain it. The Campfire, introduced in version 1.14, offers more than just decorative appeal; it's useful for mob damage, smoke signals, cooking, and even bee calming.

Extinguishing a Campfire

Three methods exist for extinguishing a Minecraft Campfire:

• Water Bucket: The simplest method involves using a water bucket to douse the flames. Simply pour water onto the Campfire block.
• Splash Water Potion: A more resource-intensive approach utilizes a Splash Water Potion. Throw the potion onto the campfire to extinguish it. Note that this requires gunpowder and glass, making it less efficient in the early game.
• Shovel: This is the least-known but most cost-effective method. Right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) the Campfire with any shovel, even a wooden one, to extinguish it.

Obtaining a Campfire

Acquire a Campfire through these methods:

• 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 tool with the Silk Touch enchantment; otherwise, you'll only receive coal (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 you create a regular or soul fire Campfire.
• Trading: Apprentice fishermen will trade Campfires for emeralds (five in Bedrock Edition, two in Java Edition).