Fuel

Don't Starve

DST

See also: Fire

Fuel items allow you to replenish the charge of certain things by feeding them the Fuel. Different items can replenish different types of Fuel, which are used by different items.

The value of Fuel is measured in seconds.

Fire Fuel

Many light emitting structures gradually run out of fuel. They can be refueled with Fire Fuel items.
All Fire Fuel Items:
Fire Fuel 7.5 sec:

Fire Fuel 15 sec:

Fire Fuel 45 sec:

Fire Fuel 1.5 min:

Fire Fuel 3 min:

Here is a list of items that use Fire Fuel:

Name	Max time	Multiply Fuel Value	Special	DLC
	4.5 min		Provides light and warmth.
	6 min	2	Provides efficient light and warmth.
	4.5 min		Provides light and warmth.
	6 min	2	Provides efficient light and warmth.
	5 days		Extinguishes fires Revives withering plants
	6 min	2	Provides light when fueled. Is not affected by Strong Winds, Rain or Flooding.
	9 min	3	Provides light when fueled. Is not affected by Strong Winds, Rain or Flooding.
	1.5 min		Converts Fuel into Ice
	2 days		Extracts Tar and drops it
	7.5 min		Waters Farms and Nettle Vines
			Dries off player and prevents Hay Fever

In Rain, fuel burns faster (depending on precipitation rate):

• Fire Pit up to 200% faster
• Campfire up to 250% faster
• Torch up to 150% faster

Nitre Fuel

All Nitre Fuel Items:
Nitre Fuel 1.5 min:

Here is a list of items that use Nitre Fuel:

Name	Max time	Multiply Fuel Value	Special	DLC
	4.5 min		Provides light and warmth.
	6 min	2	Provides efficient light and warmth.
	5 days		Extinguishes fires Revives withering plants
	2 days		Extracts Tar and drops it
	7.5 min		Waters Farms and Nettle Vines
			Dries off player and prevents Hay Fever

Light Bulb Fuel

All Light Bulb Fuel Items:
Light Bulb 45 sec:

Light Bulb 1.5 min:

Light Bulb 3 min:

Here is a list of items that use Light Bulb Fuel:

Name	Max time	Special
	1 Day	Provides light.
	1 Day	Provides light.

Worm Light Fuel

Worm Light Fuel Items:
Worm Light Fuel 3.99 min:

Here is a list of items that use Worm Light Fuel:

Name	Max time	Special	DLC
	1.5 days	Allows to see in darkness

Nightmare Fuel

Nightmare Fuel Items:
Nightmare Fuel 3 min:

Here is a list of items that use Nightmare Fuel:

Name	Max time	Special
	11 min 40 sec	Provides light, drains sanity.
	1 Day	Provides light while worn. Raises Sanity over time. Increases speed by 20%.

Tar Fuel

Tar Fuel Items:
Tar Fuel 3 min:

Here is a list of items that use Tar Fuel:

Name	Max time	Special	DLC
	2 days	Extracts Tar and drops it
	3 min.	Automatically repairs Boats in proximity.
	1.25 min.	A light for your hand, or for your boat!

Cork Fuel

Cork Fuel Items:
Cork Fuel 45 sec:

Here is a list of items that use Cork Fuel:

Name	Max time	Special	DLC
	2 min	Provides light while worn

No Fuel

All these items cannot be recharged by any items:

Name	Max time	Max Days	Special
	1.25 min	0.16 Days	Provides light.
	6 min	0.75 Days	Emits light.Does more damage to wet targets.
	3 min	0.375 Days	Used to temporarily befriend Mobs
	6 min	0.75 Days	Lowers body temperature. Restores Sanity. Freezes attackers when hit.
	3.2 min	0.4 Days	Induces insanity effects.