Cooked Fish

Cooked fish is a food item made by cooking fish over a fire. It is ready after 25 seconds on the cooking station, and if it is left too long it will burn into coal. As a cooked food, it is one of the early reliable sources of nourishment for players who have access to fishing and a cooking setup.

When eaten, Cooked fish restores health over time at a rate of 2 health every 10 seconds. It also grants a maximum bonus of 45 health and 15 stamina for 1200 seconds. This makes it a strong basic meal for exploration, building, and general survival once fishing becomes available.

Cooked fish is also used as an ingredient in fish-based cooking, including Fish Wraps. Because of its long duration and solid stat bonuses, it is useful to keep a few portions on hand for sustained travel or for fights where extra health and stamina matter more than raw recovery.

Practical notes:

• Cooked fish must be removed from the cooking station before it burns; otherwise it becomes coal.
• Its long-lasting buff makes it efficient for extended expeditions.
• It is part of the food category and also serves as an ingredient, so it has value both as a meal and in later recipes.