How to Light a Campfire in ARK: A Step-by-Step Guide: 1 Minute to Start a Cozy Campfire in ARK Survival Evolved
Lighting a campfire in ARK: Survival Evolved is an essential survival skill, whether you’re cooking food, staying warm, or simply lighting up your base at night. Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure you can safely and efficiently ignite your first campfire and make the most out of this basic survival tool:
- Gather the Required Materials
- To craft and light a campfire, you will need these basic resources:
- 12 Thatch
- 1 Flint
- 16 Stone
- 2 Wood
- Collect these materials by using your fists or a pickaxe on trees (for thatch and wood), rocks (for flint and stone), or even from the ground.
- Craft the Campfire
- Open your inventory (
Ion PC), search for the campfire blueprint, and select "Craft". The finished campfire will appear in your inventory. - Place the Campfire
- Drag the campfire onto your hotbar and then select its slot to place it on the ground. Use your mouse to rotate it and click to set it down, ensuring it’s located in a safe area, away from anything flammable or crowded.
- Add Fuel
- Approach the campfire and open its inventory (
Eon PC). Add a fuel source such as wood, thatch, or sparkpowder to the campfire’s inventory by dragging it from your personal inventory. - Light the Fire
- With fuel loaded, simply select “Light Fire” in the campfire’s menu. You’ll see the flames start, and you can now start cooking raw meat or providing yourself with warmth and light!
As a designer, I always consider how to optimize the use of small functional elements within a layout—just like you’d optimize use of light sources or furniture arrangement in a room. Similarly, arranging your essential structures, such as a campfire, close to workstations and resources in your ARK base can enhance both efficiency and aesthetics. This principle of intuitive planner layouts aligns with successful survival strategies, maximizing utility and comfort in any space, virtual or real-life.
Tips 1:
Keep extra fuel close at hand and always extinguish your fire when not in use to conserve resources and avoid attracting unwanted attention from creatures (or other players). Consider using the campfire as part of a central gathering spot in your base to promote organization and safety.
FAQ
Q: What fuels can I use for a campfire in ARK?
A: You can use wood, thatch, or sparkpowder. Each burns at a different rate; for example, thatch burns quickly, while wood burns longer and creates more smoke.
Q: Can I cook different types of food on the campfire?
A: Yes, you can cook raw meat and fish to avoid food poisoning. The campfire is also used to make certain recipes later in the game.
Q: Will placing a campfire inside my house cause damage?
A: No, the campfire in ARK won’t damage your structures, but always be cautious of placing too many fires close together to avoid crowding.
Q: Why won’t my campfire light when I press 'Light Fire'?
A: Make sure you have both fuel and at least one item that needs to be burnt or cooked inside the campfire’s inventory.
Q: How can I move my campfire after placing it?
A: Once placed, you cannot pick up the campfire; you’ll have to demolish it and craft a new one if you want to change its location.
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