Mastering Campfires in Minecraft: Extinguishing and Acquisition
The Campfire, a versatile block introduced in Minecraft version 1.14, offers more than just decorative appeal. It's a tool for mob damage, smoke signaling, cooking, and even bee calming. This guide details extinguishing techniques and acquisition methods to unlock its full potential.
Extinguishing a Campfire
Three methods exist for extinguishing a Minecraft Campfire:
- Water Bucket: The simplest method involves using a water bucket. Pour the water onto the Campfire block to douse the flames.
- 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: The most economical and often overlooked method is using a shovel. Right-click (or use the left trigger on consoles) the Campfire with any shovel to extinguish it.
Obtaining a Campfire
Acquiring a Campfire can be achieved in several ways:
- Natural Generation: Explore Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and Ancient City camps for naturally generated Campfires. 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: Craft a Campfire using readily available resources: sticks, wood, and charcoal (or soul sand). The choice of charcoal or soul sand determines whether you create a regular campfire or a soul fire.
- Trading: Barter with an apprentice-level fisherman. The cost is five emeralds in Bedrock Edition and two in Java Edition.
