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The Minecraft Campfire, introduced in version 1.14, is a versatile block often used decoratively, but boasting several surprising functionalities. It can damage mobs and players, create smoke signals, cook food, and even soothe bees. This guide details three methods for extinguishing a Campfire, maximizing its potential and impressing fellow players.

How To Extinguish a Campfire in Minecraft

Three methods exist for extinguishing Campfires:

• Water Bucket: The simplest method involves using a water bucket to douse the flames. Simply pour the water onto the Campfire block.
• Splash Water Potion: A more costly (resource-intensive) approach utilizes a Splash Water Potion. Throw the potion onto the fire to extinguish it. Note that this requires gunpowder and glass.
• 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) on the Campfire with the equipped shovel to extinguish it.

How To Obtain a Campfire in Minecraft

Now you know how to put out a Campfire; let's explore how to acquire one:

• Natural Generation: Campfires naturally spawn in Taiga and Snowy Taiga villages, and within Ancient City camps. Remember, harvesting a pre-placed Campfire requires a Silk Touch enchanted tool; otherwise, you'll only receive coal (two in Java Edition, four in Bedrock Edition).
• Crafting: Campfires are easily crafted using sticks, wood, and either charcoal or soul sand. The latter ingredient determines the campfire type: regular or soul fire.
• Trading: Apprentice-level fishermen will trade campfires for emeralds (five in Bedrock Edition, two in Java Edition).