Starting a fire has numerous benefits in Breath of the Wild. For instance, players can start a fire to craft elixirs, cook food, keep Link warm, or pass the time. Fire is an essential element in Breath of the Wild, and it can be used creatively during battles or while paragliding.
Seeing how big of a deal fire is in Breath of the Wild, many players still do not know how to harness its true potential. Fortunately, this guide will cover everything there is to know about starting a fire in Breath of the Wild and other helpful tidbits.
How to Start a Fire in BOTW
Players can start a fire in Breath of the Wild by following any one of the following methods:
Use a Flint
- Access the inventory.
- Hold one Wood and one Flint.
- Drop both items on the ground, ensuring they are close to each other.
- Attack the Flint using a metal weapon to start a fire.
This method also works for unlit campfires or cooking pots.
Use Flammable Items
Flammable items like torches, tree branches, and wooden weapons can be used to start a fire.
- Use a flammable item and attack a torch, lantern, campfire, or lava.
- Move with the lit item to the new location and attack dropped wood or an unlit campfire.
Normal arrows can also be used to start a fire. Equip the bow and arrow and go near a lit fire. Once the arrow is on fire, shoot the arrow on dropped wood or an unlit campfire.
Use Fire-based Weapons
Breath of the Wild has several fire-based weapons like bomb arrows, fire rods, fire arrows, and the flameblade that can be equipped to set things on fire. Players must shoot or attack using fire-based weapons on dropped wood or an unlit campfire to start a fire, but they must be cautious when using bomb arrows.
Strike Red Chuchu Jelly
Players can find Fire Chuchus in hot areas like Death Mountain. Fire Chuchus drop Red Chuchu Jellies, and when struck, they explode. Red Chuchu Jelly is the perfect alternative to the Flint, and can be acquired quickly by striking normal Chuchu Jellies or dropping them in a campfire.
How to Use Fire in Breath of the Wild
As mentioned earlier, fire has several applications in Breath of the Wild. Other notable applications of fire are as follows:
- Detonate explosive barrels;
- Burn platforms with resting chests;
- Light weapons to cause additional damage against enemies;
- Solve puzzles and more.
Breath of the Wild is available on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch.