Firemaking

Firemaking is a skill that can be used to light things, such as logs or lanterns.

Many players dislike firemaking and consider it one of the least useful skills in RuneScape. Since burning logs and lighting lamps gives little to no profit, players see nothing of value from raising it, even though some quests and minigames (notably the Shades of Mort'ton minigame) benefit from a high firemaking level. However, the logs that players can burn give relatively large amounts of experience, thus making it one of the fastest and easiest skills to raise.

How to make fires
To make a fire, players first of all need a log, which can be obtained by cutting trees. Players also need a tinderbox. Tinderboxes can be bought from general stores, such as the ones in Varrock, Falador, and Lumbridge, for 1 gp.

There are two ways of lighting a log. The first way is to use a tinderbox with the log. When a player does this, they will automatically drop their log and light it with their tinderbox. The other method is to drop the log and then right click the log and select the 'light log' option. After a player lights a fire, they will automatically walk one step to the west if there is room there, otherwise they will take one step east. It is advised to have a clear path to the west so that players can go on burning logs without having disruptions. However, a fire cannot be lit just anywhere. Fires cannot be made on top of other fires, inside some buildings, or on top of certain ground features, such as flowers.

Logs
Players need certain firemaking levels to burn different types of logs, as shown in the table below. When a log is lit, it will stay on fire for a short while. How long a fire stays lit is always random. A high firemaking level does not make fires last longer.

Pyre logs
Members have an alternate method to increase their firemaking level by burning pyre logs.

First of all, to make pyre logs, players need some sacred oil. Sacred oil is made during the Shades of Mort'ton quest. To create sacred oil, players need to purchase olive oil from Razmire Keelgan in Mort'ton and rebuild and restore the temple which was in the the Shades of Mort'ton quest. Olive oil can be pOnce the temple is built, players can light the fire in the center of the temple and use the olive oil on the fire. The olive oil will then become sacred oil.

Next, a log of any kind is needed. Once a player has a log and sacred oil, they can then use the sacred oil with the log, which will turn it into a pyre log. Players can then light the pyre logs on the funeral pyres to the eastside of Mort'ton. However, players also need to have Shade remains, the remains from dead shades. The funeral pyres are the onlys place where pyre logs can be ignited. Burning pyre logs will also help players obtain a key to a chest whcih contains fine cloth, used to create Splitbark armour.

Torches, candles, and lanterns
Members can light lanterns to see in dimly lit underground dungeons. However, certain firemaking levels are needed to light different kinds of lanterns. No experience is received when lighting a lantern. Some lanterns require glass, which can be made by using the crafting skill.

Free-to-play training
Listed below are some ways free players can raise their firemaking level.


 * Level 1 to 15 - Burn normal logs. There is a large forest between Lumbridge and Draynor Village where there are many normal trees.


 * Level 15 to 30 - Burn oak logs. A good spot is east of Draynor Village's bank.


 * Level 30 to 60 - Burn willow logs. These trees give great experience and players can obtain logs quickly from willow trees. A good spot is beside Draynor Village's bank, where there are 5 willow trees. Be aware that this place is often crowded. Players can also cut and burn the willow trees around Rimmington and Port Sarim.


 * Level 30 to 99 - Burn willow logs. As they give great experience and can be cut easily, players can burn willow logs all the way to level 99. However, burning yew logs give more experience, though obtaining the logs is slower.


 * Level 60 to 99 - Burn yew logs. Although burning yew logs is similar to burning money, yews give great firemaking experience and burning them is a great way to get to 99 firemaking.

Pay-to-play training
Listed below are some ways members can raise their firemaking level.


 * Level 1 to 15 - Burn normal logs. There is a large forest between Lumbridge and Draynor Village where there are many normal trees.


 * Level 15 to 30 - Burn oak logs. A good spot is east of Draynor Village's bank.


 * Level 30 to 60 - Burn willow logs. These trees give great experience and players can obtain logs quickly from willow trees. A good spot is beside Draynor Village's bank, where there are 5 willow trees. Be aware that this place is often crowded. Players can also cut and burn the willow trees around Rimmington and Port Sarim.


 * Level 35 to 60 - Start the Tai Bwo Wannai cleanup minigame, get into the woodcutting area and burn teak and mahogany logs. These give great firemaking and woodcutting experience and players don't have to worry about wasting fletching materials. However, these logs are valuable to construction, so it's up to the player if they want to burn these logs or use them in construction.


 * Level 60 to 99 - Burn yew logs. Although burning yew logs is similar to burning money, yews give great firemaking experience and burning them is a great way to get to 99 firemaking.


 * Level 75 to 99 - Burn magic logs. However, these logs are hard to get, and they can be sold for a great profit or be used in fletching, so it's up to the player if they want to burn these logs or yew logs.

Random events
Players will encounter many random events while firemaking; however, there are no random events that pertain to firemaking.