How to Douse Campfires in Minecraft

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 can damage mobs, create smoke signals, cook food, and even soothe bees.

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. Pour the water onto the Campfire block.
• Splash Water Potion: A more costly option, especially early in the game, uses a Splash Water Potion. Throw the potion onto the fire. Note that this requires gunpowder and glass.
• Shovel: The least-known, cheapest, and most efficient method uses any shovel (even a wooden one). Right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) the Campfire with the equipped shovel.

Obtaining a Campfire

Acquiring a Campfire can be achieved in several ways:

• Natural Generation: Campfires naturally spawn in Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and within camps in Ancient Cities. To retrieve a pre-placed Campfire, you'll need a tool enchanted with Silk Touch; 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 Campfire or a Soul Fire.
• Trading: Apprentice Fishermen will trade Campfires for emeralds (five in Bedrock Edition, two in Java Edition).