At the initial stages of the game in this survival simulator, one of the most important skills is the ability to make fire using various improvised means (wood, rags, bark, etc.). Learn from the guide how to light a fire in dayz and what consumables will be required for this.
How to light a fire in DayZ
The first step is to collect firewood. To do this, you can use any knife (even stone). Approach any bush and click on the left mouse button to cut it. After that, a long stick will be on the ground. Pick it up and break it into three short ones.
To kindle a fire, you will need korathat can be cut from a tree. Also suitable for this rags (they can be obtained from clothes scattered in houses) and paper (appears if you dismantle the found box with cartridges).
To make campfire set in DayZ, you need to take short sticks in your hands and combine them with kindling, choosing the second option shown in the screenshot.
The resulting dry blanks can be ignited using matches, which can be found in various houses, barns and hunting camps scattered on the map. Alternatively, players use lighters and flares.
How to light a fire without matches
If there were no matches and other items for ignition, then you can craft a special campfire kit. To do this, take a short stick in your hand, combine it with bark, and then select the appropriate option from the context menu.
At this stage, you need to throw the wood from the inventory into the fire, then equip the homemade ignition kit and make a fire. Keep in mind that one log will burn for 10 minutes, after which the flame will go out, so it is recommended to throw some firewood into it in advance.
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