Embarking on a thrilling adventure in the vast, untamed world of ARK: Survival Evolved on PC often involves setting up camp and starting a campfire. A well-lit campfire not only provides warmth and light but also serves as a deterrent to wild creatures. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to light a campfire in ARK: Survival Evolved on PC.
Before we delve into the steps, ensure you have the necessary resources. You'll need thatch, wood, and a source of ignition like a flare or a bugle. Thatch and wood can be gathered from various plants and trees scattered across the island, while flares and bugles can be crafted or found in supply crates.
Gathering Resources
ARK's diverse ecosystem offers a plethora of resources for crafting and survival. To light a campfire, you'll primarily need thatch and wood.
Thatch can be harvested from certain plants using a pickaxe or a bare hand. Look for large, green plants with a thatch icon above them. Wood can be gathered from trees using a hatchet or a bare hand. Simply approach a tree and interact with it to harvest wood.
Harvesting Thatch
Thatch is a crucial resource for crafting various structures and items, including campfires. To harvest thatch, locate a thatch plant and interact with it. A progress bar will appear, and once it's full, you'll gather thatch.
Pro tip: Some thatch plants are more abundant in certain biomes. For instance, you'll find plenty of thatch in the redwood forests of the island.
Gathering Wood
Wood is another essential resource for crafting and maintaining campfires. To gather wood, approach a tree and interact with it. A progress bar will appear, and once it's full, you'll harvest wood.
Remember, different types of trees yield different amounts of wood. For example, redwood trees provide more wood than regular trees.
Crafting a Campfire
Once you've gathered enough thatch and wood, it's time to craft a campfire. Open your crafting menu and navigate to the 'Structures' tab. You'll find the campfire recipe here.
To craft a campfire, you'll need 15 thatch and 5 wood. Once you've crafted the campfire, you can place it in your desired location.
Crafting Requirements
To craft a campfire, you'll need the following resources:
- 15 thatch
- 5 wood
Crafting Steps
To craft a campfire, follow these steps:
- Open your crafting menu by pressing 'Q'.
- Navigate to the 'Structures' tab.
- Locate the campfire recipe and click on it.
- Drag and drop the required resources into the crafting grid.
- Click on the craft button to craft the campfire.
Lighting the Campfire
With your campfire crafted and placed, it's time to light it up. To do this, you'll need a source of ignition like a flare or a bugle.
Flares can be crafted using 5 thatch and 1 oil, while bugles can be crafted using 5 hide and 10 thatch. Alternatively, you can find these items in supply crates scattered across the island.
Using a Flare
To light your campfire using a flare, simply equip the flare and interact with the campfire. The campfire will ignite, and you'll see flames dancing around it.
Pro tip: Flares are also useful for signaling other survivors or taming certain creatures.
Using a Bugle
To light your campfire using a bugle, equip the bugle and interact with the campfire. The campfire will ignite, and you'll see flames dancing around it. Additionally, using a bugle to light a campfire will also summon a nearby creature, making it a useful tool for taming.
Congratulations! You've successfully lit a campfire in ARK: Survival Evolved on PC. Now you can enjoy the warmth and light it provides, and perhaps even use it to cook some freshly caught fish or meat. Happy exploring!