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The versatile Campfire block, introduced in Minecraft version 1.14, offers more than just decorative appeal. Its functionalities extend to mob and player damage, smoke signaling, cooking, and even bee calming. This guide details the methods for extinguishing a Campfire, maximizing its potential and showcasing your Minecraft expertise.

How To Extinguish a Campfire in Minecraft

Three methods effectively extinguish Campfires:

• Water Bucket: Waterlogging efficiently 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, especially early in the 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) the Campfire with the equipped shovel to extinguish it.

How To Obtain a Campfire in Minecraft

Acquiring a Campfire can be achieved in several ways:

• Natural Generation: Campfires naturally spawn in Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and within camps located in Ancient Cities. Remember, harvesting a pre-placed Campfire requires a tool enchanted with Silk Touch; otherwise, you'll only receive two coal (Java Edition) or four coal (Bedrock Edition).
• Crafting: A straightforward crafting recipe utilizes sticks, wood, and either charcoal or soul sand. The latter ingredient dictates whether a regular or soul fire Campfire is created.
• Trading: Apprentice fishermen will trade Campfires for emeralds – five emeralds in Bedrock Edition and two in Java Edition.