Starting a fire in Breath of the Wild (BOTW) is crucial for survival, cooking delicious meals, and progressing through the game. Whether you're facing a chilly night in Hyrule or need to light your way through a dark cave, knowing how to create a flame is essential. This guide covers all the methods and provides tips for success.
Methods for Making Fire in Breath of the Wild
There are several ways to create a fire in BOTW, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Let's explore them:
1. Using Flint and a Dry Piece of Wood: The Classic Method
This is the most straightforward and common method. You'll need:
- Flint: Found abundantly throughout Hyrule. Look near cliffsides, rocky areas, and even on the ground.
- Dry Piece of Wood: Easily obtained by chopping down trees or finding pieces of wood lying around. Make sure it's dry – wet wood won't ignite.
How to do it:
- Equip your Flint.
- Equip your Dry Piece of Wood. You may need to switch weapons and then back again to have both equipped.
- Select the Flint in your inventory.
- Strike the Dry Wood with the Flint. Sparks will fly, and with a little luck, you'll have a fire! It sometimes takes a few tries.
Tip: If you're having trouble, try finding a particularly dry piece of wood.
2. Using a Fire Arrow: Quick and Efficient
Fire Arrows are an excellent way to quickly and reliably start a fire.
- Obtain Fire Arrows: These can be purchased from certain shops or crafted at a cooking pot by combining regular arrows with a certain type of monster part (such as a Lizalfos's tail).
How to do it:
- Equip your Fire Arrow.
- Aim at a dry patch of grass or a pile of kindling.
- Shoot the arrow!
Tip: Fire Arrows are invaluable for igniting fires in tricky locations or when you're in a hurry.
3. Cooking Pot Method: The Unexpected Fire Starter
While primarily used for cooking, a cooking pot can also ignite a fire!
- Equip Fire Fruit: Fire-type ingredients can start fires if used at a cooking pot.
How to do it:
- Place a Fire Fruit into a cooking pot.
- The Fire Fruit will generate a small fire beneath the pot.
Tip: Be careful, the fire produced is fairly small, but useful for cooking with.
4. Enemy Attacks: Taking Advantage of Opponents
Certain enemies, like Lizalfos, use fire attacks. You can strategically position yourself and your cooking pot to catch the flame.
How to do it:
- Lure an enemy using fire attacks near your cooking pot.
- Let them launch a fire attack near your pot.
Tip: This requires a bit of planning and timing, it's a less reliable method.
Tips for Success
- Practice Makes Perfect: Don't get discouraged if your first few attempts fail. Keep trying different locations and materials.
- Location Matters: Starting a fire is easier in dry, grassy areas. Avoid wet or snowy areas.
- Environmental Factors: The weather can affect your success. Dry, sunny days are best.
Mastering the art of fire-making in Breath of the Wild unlocks a wealth of opportunities. Experiment with these methods and find the technique that works best for you. Good luck and happy adventuring in Hyrule!
