How to Cook in Caves of Qud

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Cooking in Caves of Qud is a great way to create meals that heal you and give useful buffs. Here’s how to cook:

Step 1: Find or Make a Campfire

1. Look for an existing campfire, usually found in settlements or camps.

   • Campfires are marked with a flame icon on the map.

2. If you can’t find one, create your own:

   • Press Ctrl + Space to open the interaction menu.

   • Choose Make Campfire if you have wood or a similar flammable material in your inventory.

Step 2: Open the Cooking Menu

1. Stand near a campfire.

2. Press Ctrl + Space to bring up the interaction menu.

3. Select Cook with Ingredients to open the cooking options.

Step 3: Choose What to Cook

1. The game will show a list of available ingredients in your inventory.

2. Combine different ingredients to create a meal.

   • Each ingredient can give special effects, like health regeneration or stat boosts.

3. If you’re unsure what to cook, choose Cook from a Recipe to use a pre-made recipe you’ve learned.

Step 4: Eat the Meal

1. Once you’ve cooked the meal, it will be consumed automatically.

2. The effects of the meal, like healing or buffs, will apply immediately and last for a set duration.

Notes and Tips

• Combining different items can create powerful meals with unique effects.

• Learn new recipes by finding books, completing quests, or eating meals made by NPCs.

• Collect food items like raw meat, fruit, or herbs during your travels.

• Cooking near campfires also lets you safely rest and heal.

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