Summary:
- There are various weapons in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, with melee, ranged, and magic as its three major weapon categories.
- Weapons are crafted through the Crafting Table and Smithing Anvil, and with materials gathered from nature or through NPC interactions.
- Ranged weapons need arrows; players have to craft the bows separately from the ammunition.
In RuneScape: Dragonwilds, you must learn how to use weapons proficiently for a successful hunt. Some weapons just change the experience from fighting off evil beasts to crossing great distances. Choosing among those weapons may sometimes feel overwhelming. There are so many to choose from, and knowing just where to begin with seems impossible.
Weapon Types in Dragonwilds
Weapons in RuneScape: Dragonwilds are scaled into three basic types, each supporting different combat styles with their own strategic advantages. What underlies the different melee weapons is the split into one- and two-handed. One-handed weapons such as the Iron sword and Chieftain’s Blade give moderate damage while providing a defense. Meanwhile, two-handed weapons, like Thane’s Authority and Iron Greatsword, deal lots of damage but lack attack speed and block.
There are two main types of ranged weapons: the shortbow and the longbow. Such weapons can attack enemies from a distance with varying amounts of arrow damage, alongside unique abilities like Shattershot. Currently, magic weapons comprise battlestaves as well as other staves that give highly elemental attacks and spellcasting. Nevertheless, it is likely that this class will soon expand as the game sees evolution over time.
How to Obtain and Craft Weapons
To make weapons in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, first get the vital crafting stations and required raw materials. It all starts by crafting a Crafting Table out of 4 Ash Logs, which is unlocked by talking to the NPC Doric near the starting spawn area. From this table, basic melee weapons can be crafted from stone, ash logs, iron bars, leather, and vault shards. To make higher weaponry with combat level 3 or 4, players would then use a Smithing Anvil.
Meanwhile, crafting magic weapons is somewhat harder in terms of runecrafting and resource management. More steps go into ranged weapons. Craft Spinning Wheel using 12 Ash Logs, 4 Flax, and 2 Stone, and then place it under any roof structure. The Coarse Thread produced from Flax or Coarse Animal Fur will unlock bow recipes.
Once a bow is made, the next step is to create arrows to actually use the ranged weapons. A single craft produces 33 arrows, which creates a tendency in players to stock a considerable amount to chance using ranged offenses for an extended period of time. The basic ammunition here is Stone Arrows, which require 1 Stone, 1 Feather, and 1 Ash Log. On the other hand, Fang Arrows require an Ash Log, a Feather, and a Small Animal Fang. The Animal Fang can be obtained by killing animals like Giant Rats.
Progression Path for Weapon Upgrades
Weapon progression is linear, with crafting and skill leveling key to it. In the early levels of weapon-making, players should craft Stone Club and Stone Dagger, typically using the simplest materials. Materials might include bones, hides, and ores for upgrading weaponry with the help of crafting tables and smithing anvils. Then, after gathering resources from hunting and mining, you can upgrade to higher-tier weapons like the Iron Sword. The Iron Sword is a powerful early-game weapon with all the damage and fast attack combos that many players favor.
When it comes to ranged weapons, the Ash Shortbow and Crystal Bow suit quite nicely, especially the latter, which has some impressive abilities like Shattershot that deal area damage. Players should also level their related skills, like Artisan to craft better gear and Mining for gathering upgrades. Lastly, a good base near a water source, plus plenty of stock on building materials, will secure a player’s weapon quality and progress steadily.
Conclusion
Weapons in RuneScape: Dragonwilds are an essential part of becoming a conjured force in this ever-changing universe. The better you get at the game, even better choices will come into play when your skill levels increase. Just make sure that you start off on the right foot, making the correct choices, as chances are life will reward you very far down the road. And then, of course, this will shine all the more brightly in Dragonwilds.
