Mastering Campfires in Minecraft: Extinguishing and Acquisition
The Campfire, introduced in Minecraft version 1.14, is a versatile block with uses beyond simple decoration. It can damage mobs, create smoke signals, cook food, and even soothe bees. This guide details how to extinguish a Campfire and obtain one, maximizing its potential.
Extinguishing a Campfire
Three methods exist to quell a Campfire's flames:
- Water Bucket: The simplest method involves using a water bucket to douse the fire. Pour the water onto the Campfire block.
- Splash Water Potion: A more resource-intensive approach utilizes a Splash Water Potion. Throw it onto the burning Campfire. Note that this requires gunpowder and glass, making it less efficient in the early game.
- Shovel: The most economical and often overlooked method is using a shovel. Equip any shovel (even a wooden one) and right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) on the Campfire.
Acquiring a Campfire
Campfires can be acquired through various means:
- Natural Generation: Explore Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and Ancient Cities. Note that 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 charcoal (or soul sand). Soul sand creates a Soul Fire Campfire.
- Trading: Barter with an apprentice-level fisherman. The cost is five emeralds in Bedrock Edition and two in Java Edition.
