Burn Bright: Master the Art of Campfire Mastery

Minecraft Campfire Mastery: Extinguishing and Obtaining

The Minecraft Campfire, introduced in version 1.14, is more than just a decorative block. It offers a surprising array of functionalities: mob and player damage, smoke signaling, cooking, and even bee calming. This guide focuses on extinguishing and acquiring this versatile block, unlocking its full potential.

Extinguishing a Campfire

Three methods exist to put out a Minecraft Campfire:

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

Obtaining a Campfire

Now you know how to extinguish it; let's explore how to get a Campfire:

• 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 two coal (Java) or four coal (Bedrock).
• Crafting: Crafting a Campfire is straightforward, requiring sticks, wood, and either charcoal or soul sand. The latter ingredient determines whether you create a regular Campfire or a Soul Fire.
• Trading: Apprentice Fishermen will trade Campfires for emeralds. The cost is five emeralds in Bedrock and two in Java.

Mastering these techniques ensures you can fully utilize the Minecraft Campfire's potential, impressing your fellow players with your in-game expertise.