Campfire

Campfire

The Campfire is a warm, flickering source of light and heat created by players in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) using logs and a Tinderbox. This feature is integral for survival in the wilderness or during long journeys, providing a range of benefits to players.

Creating a Campfire

To build a Campfire, players need to have a Tinderbox in their inventory along with logs (such as Normal logs, Oak logs, Willow logs, etc.). Right-clicking the logs and selecting “Light” will ignite the logs, resulting in a small fire on the ground. The Campfire cannot be built on any surface; it must be placed on the ground in a designated area where players are typically allowed to build fires.

Campfire Benefits

• Cooking: Players can cook food items on the Campfire. Unlike the range, the Campfire offers a lower cooking success rate but allows for cooking various food items simultaneously.
• Heat Source: Campfires provide a warm environment preventing players from getting cold in colder regions or during blizzards.
• Healing: Staying near a Campfire can help players regain Hitpoints if they are wounded. The Campfire provides a comfortable area where players can rest.
• Social Hub: Campfires can serve as a gathering spot for players, creating a communal space to interact, trade, or team up for quests.
• Lighting: The Campfire emits light that can be useful in dark areas, making it safer to navigate during nighttime or in dungeons.

Campfire Aesthetics

Visually, the Campfire consists of a small, animated fire which flickers and glows warmly, providing a cozy atmosphere. The logs are arranged in a manner that resembles a typical campfire setup, enhancing the rustic feel of outdoor exploration in Gielinor. The ambiance it creates encourages players to immerse themselves more into their surroundings while engaged in other activities like cooking or socializing.

Campfire Limitations

• Campfires cannot be built in certain areas, especially in heavily populated cities or quest locations where building fires is prohibited.
• Campfires extinguish after a short amount of time, requiring players to continuously gather logs for new fires if they plan to stay in one spot for longer.
• While Campfires can be useful in recovering Hitpoints, they do not replace the need for food and proper healing methods in more dangerous environments.