Category
Adventuring Gear
Cost
5 sp
Weight
1 lb.
The entry
Tinderbox
This small container holds flint, fire steel, and tinder (usually dry cloth soaked in light oil) used to kindle a fire. Using it to light a torch--or anything else with abundant, exposed fuel--takes an action.
Lighting any other fire takes 1 minute.
Take it to the table
Put Tinderbox In Play
Build a character who actually carries a tinderbox — starting gear filled in for the class you pick.
Counsel
Tinderbox, Answered
What is Tinderbox used for in 5e?
This small container holds flint, fire steel, and tinder (usually dry cloth soaked in light oil) used to kindle a fire.
How much does Tinderbox cost in 5e?
5 sp.
How much does Tinderbox weigh?
1 lb.
Hand It To Someone
Build a character who actually carries a tinderbox — starting gear filled in for the class you pick.
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