Firemaking - The Basics

Introduction

Since the dawn of civilisation, people have had the gift of fire, and RuneScape is no exception. Firemaking is one of the most fundamental skills in RuneScape. By making fires it is possible to cook food in extremely difficult times, when you have no access to a Cooking range.

The Firemaking skill uses different types of logs to create fires. This skill aids the Cooking skill, because it enables you to cook food without using a range. It can also be used to light specific objects, which can aid your ventures into dark places.

To make a fire you will need a tinderbox and some logs. You can use one of the following methods:

Left-click on the tinderbox in your inventory so that it is outlined in white. Then left-click on the logs to use them with the tinderbox. You will then place the logs on the ground and attempt to light a fire.
Alternatively, you can drop the logs on the ground and left-click on the tinderbox so that it is outlined in white. Then left-click on the logs to use the tinderbox with the logs.

Your chances of lighting the fire quickly will depend on your Firemaking level.

Tinderboxes can be bought from general stores. Logs can be bought from other players or you can gather them yourself. For more information on cutting your own logs, please refer to the Woodcutting section of the Manual.
The following table shows which wood types are available in RuneScape, as well as the level required to light them and the experience gained from doing so.

Ignitable logs

Wood Type	Level required	Experience Gained	Members Only?
Normal	1	40	No
Achey	1	40	Yes
Oak	15	60	No
Willow	30	90	No
Teak	35	105	Yes
Arctic pine	42	125	Yes
Maple	45	135	No
Mahogany	50	157.5	Yes
Eucalyptus	58	193.5	Yes
Yew	60	202.5	No
Magic	75	303.8	Yes

This is not a members only skill, but some of the items to light fires may require you to be a member. Maple logs are only available on a members' server, but you can burn them on free servers.

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