This is a screenshot from Minecraft, showing three lit campfires on a wooden platform near a body of water. Thick smoke rises from each fire, despite the rain falling around them. In the background, there is a Nether portal and a dark-colored building. The player's inventory at the bottom of the screen contains a glass bottle, a wooden shovel, and a diamond sword, among other items. The game interface, including movement controls and the player's hand, is visible on the screen.

How to Put Out a Campfire in Minecraft: A Complete Guide

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Campfires are one of the most versatile and atmospheric blocks in Minecraft. Whether you’re using them as a light source, cooking food items, or sending up a smoke signal, campfires are a must-have for any Minecraft base.

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But what happens when you need to put out a campfire? Maybe you’re moving your fire pit, or you accidentally placed one near a bee nest. Whatever the reason, this guide will walk you through the different ways to extinguish a campfire in Minecraft, whether you’re playing on Java Edition or Bedrock Edition.

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Understanding Campfires in Minecraft

Before we dive into the methods, let’s quickly go over the basics. There are two types of campfires in Minecraft: the standard campfire and the soul campfire. The standard campfire emits a warm orange glow and is perfect for cooking food or creating a cozy atmosphere. The soul campfire, on the other hand, burns with iconic turquoise flames and is crafted using soul soil or soul sand from the Nether dimension. Both types of campfires can be used for cooking food, but the soul campfire also repels hostile mobs.

To craft a campfire, you’ll need the following items:

  • 3 sticks (placed in the bottom row of the crafting table)
  • 1 piece of coal or charcoal (placed in the middle block of the crafting grid)
  • 3 logs or stripped wood (placed in the second row)
This is a screenshot from Minecraft, showing three lit campfires on a wooden platform near a body of water. Thick smoke rises from each fire, despite the rain falling around them. In the background, there is a Nether portal and a dark-colored building. The player's inventory at the bottom of the screen contains a glass bottle, a wooden shovel, and a diamond sword, among other items. The game interface, including movement controls and the player's hand, is visible on the screen.

Once crafted, you can place your campfire on most blocks, including grass blocks, stone blocks, and gravel blocks. But what if you need to put it out? Let’s explore the possible ways.
Method 1: Using a Water Bucket

The most straightforward way to extinguish a campfire is by using a water bucket. This method works for both regular campfires and soul campfires. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Equip your water bucket from your inventory.
  2. Right-click (or tap, on mobile or console) on the campfire.
  3. The campfire will be extinguished, and you’ll see smoke particles disappear.

This method is quick and efficient, and it doesn’t destroy the campfire block. You can easily re-light it later using a flaming arrow, fire charge, or by placing it near a light source like lava.

Method 2: Using a Splash Water Bottle

If you don’t have a water bucket handy, you can use a splash water bottle. This is especially useful if you’re in the Nether dimension, where water buckets don’t work. Here’s how:

  1. Craft a splash water bottle using a water bottle and gunpowder at a brewing stand.
  2. Throw the splash water bottle at the campfire.
  3. The campfire will be extinguished, and you’ll save time compared to using a water bucket.

This method is also great for putting out multiple campfires at once, making it a favorite among Minecraft players who build large Minecraft bases.

Method 3: Breaking the Campfire

If you don’t have access to water or splash water bottles, you can simply break the campfire. However, this method requires a tool with the Silk Touch enchantment if you want to retrieve the campfire block. Here’s how:

This Minecraft screenshot shows a player using a splash water bottle to extinguish a campfire on a wooden platform during a rainy night. Blue water particles are visible as the campfire is being put out. In the background, a Nether portal, a large wooden and stone house, a body of water, and a wheat farm can be seen. The player's inventory at the bottom of the screen includes a glass bottle, a wooden shovel, and a diamond sword. The game interface, including movement controls, is also visible.
  1. Equip a tool with Silk Touch (optional, but recommended).
  2. Break the campfire block.
  3. If you used Silk Touch, the campfire will drop as an item. Otherwise, it will drop charcoal and sticks.

This method is useful if you want to move your campfire to a new location or if you’re redesigning your fire pit.

Method 4: Letting It Burn Out

Did you know that campfires can burn out on their own? If you’re not in a hurry, you can simply wait for the campfire to extinguish naturally. This happens when the campfire runs out of fuel, which occurs after cooking 4 pieces of raw food. Once the campfire has cooked all the food, it will stop burning.

This method is ideal if you’re using the campfire for cooking food and don’t want to waste time extinguishing it manually.

Creative Uses for Extinguished Campfires

Once you’ve put out your campfire, you can use it in a variety of ways:

  • Decorative Purposes: An extinguished campfire still looks like a realistic campfire, making it perfect for Minecraft builds.
  • Re-lighting: You can easily re-light the campfire using a flaming arrow or fire charge.
  • Smoke Signals: If you’re using the campfire as a smoke signal, you can control the signal height by placing a hay bale underneath it.
This is another Minecraft screenshot, showing a wooden platform in the rain. A Nether portal with a glowing purple center stands on a stone brick base in the background, along with a large wooden and stone house. The campfire in the foreground appears to be extinguished, likely due to the rain, and the player is holding a wooden shovel. The game interface, including movement controls and inventory slots, is visible at the bottom of the screen.

Tips and Tricks

  • If you’re playing on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, or other consoles, the controls for extinguishing a campfire are the same as in Java Edition.
  • In ancient cities or taiga villages, you might find naturally generated campfires. Use the methods above to extinguish them if needed.
  • If you’re building in the Nether dimension, remember that water buckets don’t work. Use a splash water bottle instead.

Final Thoughts

Putting out a campfire in Minecraft is a simple task, but knowing the different ways to do it can save you time and resources. Whether you’re using a water bucket, a splash water bottle, or just waiting for it to burn out, these methods ensure you’re always in control of your campfire block. So go ahead, experiment with these techniques, and make your Minecraft campfire tutorial even more engaging!

Don’t forget to share your creations and tips using #minecraftbuilds, #mcyt, and #minecrafttutorial.

Happy crafting!

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