Better Campfires
by TrongThang
Better Campfires changes how campfires behave in Minecraft Java Edition, adding buffs, debuffs, fuel and burn-out timers for the campfire block.
What it does
Campfires can give buffs to players who stand near them, and they can apply debuffs or buffs to hostile mobs. Campfires start unlit, which is a default setting in the config file, and rain and snow extinguish them. Campfires can also burn out after a set time, and fuels make them burn longer. The buff identifiers have to be read before adding custom buffs, and changes to the config only take effect after the game is restarted.
The mod is published for Fabric only, covering 1.20.1, and the latest Fabric file is 2.4.9 for 1.20.1, dated 2025-03-11. Players need it installed, while the server may add it for extra effects. It is released under the MIT License and is open source. Players who use Lithium should add a line to lithium.properties so the campfires keep burning as intended.
Key features
Buffs for players
Players standing near a campfire receive buffs, which adds a strategic element to survival play.
Debuffs and buffs for mobs
Hostile mobs can be given debuffs or buffs, and campfires can burn hostile mobs nearby.
Burn-out timer
Campfires burn out after a set time, and fuels extend how long a fire keeps going.
Weather effects
Rain and snow extinguish campfires, so exposed fires need shelter.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Survival base camps
A campfire that burns out or goes out in weather pushes players to plan fuel and shelter for their camps.
Who it’s for: Players who want campfires to matter more in survival play, and server owners who want to tune buff and burn-out settings through the config file.
How it compares
Rain should extinguish campfires is a server-side only mod, published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt 1.15 – 1.21.2 and released under the MIT License. Campfire Time! is a client and server mod for Fabric and NeoForge, covering 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, and is not open source. Better Campfires is published for Fabric only, covers 1.20.1, and is open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Campfires | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client required, server optional | 2025-03-11 |
| Rain should extinguish campfires | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.15 – 1.21.2 | Server-side only | 2026-05-15 |
| Campfire Time! | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-02 |
Questions
Does Better Campfires need Fabric API?
Does the server need Better Campfires?
Why do the changes not apply right away?
Which Minecraft versions does it support?
In the catalog
Better Campfires is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
If you're using Lithium, it's recommended to put this line into lithium.properties config file to make the Campfires burn out work: mixin.world.block_entity_ticking.sleeping.campfire=false Better Campfires is a Minecraft mod designed to improve the campfire mechanics, making them more versatile and interactive for…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-campfires
- Owner
- TrongThang
- Published
- 2024-10-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-03-11
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15