Any chance of 100% or greater will be rounded down to 100% and cannot fail.Īctivating the start button on the bottom right will launch an attempt.
Changing the materials can improve the chance of a successful start. The chance of a fire-starting attempt succeeding is calculated directly by adding the benefits of the character's skill and all the materials being used in the attempt. At the top of the screen, the player's current fire starting skill and the chance of success with the currently selected materials are displayed. The player must then select an ignition source, tinder (optional at higher fire starting skill levels), fuel, and an optional accelerant.
To start a fire, players have to 'use' an existing firebox or fire or must place a new campfire in an acceptable location. Fire starting is known as one of the easiest skills to train in The Long Dark, as players can increase their skill by lighting a new fire at any time throughout their playthrough.