How to Light a Campfire in ARK: 1 Minute to Creating the Perfect Campfire in ARK

Lighting a campfire in ARK: Survival Evolved is fundamental for survival, providing heat, cooking meat, and sometimes light during the night. To start, ensure you have crafted a campfire, which requires simple materials like stone, wood, thatch, and flint. Place the campfire on the ground in a safe spot, away from tall grass to prevent accidental forest fires.

Once placed, access the campfire’s inventory and add fuel such as wood or thatch for steady burning. Next, insert raw meat or any other raw items you wish to cook. To ignite the fire, simply click the “Light Fire” button in the campfire’s interface. Keep in mind that wood burns longer than thatch, but both work for generating flames and heat. Monitor your surroundings as the fire creates light visible to other players or creatures.

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Always be sure you have enough fuel before nightfall and keep an eye on the consumption meter. Consider crafting multiple campfires if you are cooking a large quantity of items or need more light around your camp.

FAQ

Q: What materials do I need to craft a campfire in ARK?

A: You need 12 thatch, 1 flint, 16 stones, and 2 wood.

Q: Can I use anything other than wood or thatch as campfire fuel?

A: Only wood and thatch are accepted as fuel for a campfire in ARK.

Q: Why won’t my campfire light up?

A: Make sure you have fuel (wood or thatch) in the inventory and click "Light Fire" in the interface.

Q: Can campfires burn down structures or spread fire?

A: No, but they can cause thatch structures nearby to catch fire, so always place them safely.

Q: How do I cook meat using a campfire in ARK?

A: Place raw meat and fuel in the campfire inventory and light the fire. The meat will cook over time.