All RuneScape Dragonwilds Skills & Unlocks Revealed!

Jagex has introduced a brand new survival cooperative game titled Dragonwilds, which is set within the same world as both RuneScape 3 and Old School RuneScape. Consequently, this game shares a comparable system of skills and progression with its popular MMO counterparts.

Launched on Steam on April 15th, Dragonwilds currently offers nine skills for shaping your character’s interactions within the game. The developers at Jagex plan to add more skills and further develop existing ones in upcoming updates.

In the Early Access version of this game, the number of unlocks for each skill can be quite unpredictable, with some skills still lacking any unlocks at present. Nonetheless, there’s lots of incentive to start earning experience in the world of Ashenfall – you’ll need all these abilities if you aspire to stand a chance against the Dragon Queen’s offspring.

All skills & unlocks

As a dedicated fan, let me share with you all the skills and their corresponding rewards that you can find below. Keep in mind that Dragonwilds offers both significant and minor incentives for leveling up each skill. For instance, the Attack skill, which involves melee combat, grants a reduction of 1% on Attack Stamina Cost with every new ability or upgrade earned at each level.

In Early Access, although the ultimate limit for each skill is set at 99, all skills are currently restricted to a maximum of 40. It’s unclear whether experience points earned beyond level 40 will eventually increase the caps when they are raised, or if further XP acquisition will be blocked once you reach this temporary limit.

Attack

In this area, you’ll find the Attack proficiency, which, as you might guess, encompasses combat techniques for up-close, hand-to-hand fighting. Here, you’ll also discover defensive abilities, magical enhancements for weapons that manipulate elements, and recipes to boost your physical power.

Receive -1% Attack Stamina cost for every Attack level not listed below.

Level	Unlock
Level 5	Parry: Parry attacks by blocking at the last moment to stagger your enemies and deal increased damage.
Level 8	Melee weapon Special Actions: Unlocks unique Special Actions for melee weapons.
Level 11	Tempest Shield: Conjure a Shield of Air Magic that prevents all damage while blocking for a limited time, triggering a powerful burst when the spell ends. Attack levels increase duration.
Level 16	Weapon Expertise: Unlocks additional attacks for all melee weapons.
Level 20	Enchant Weapon: Fire: Enchant your current Melee weapon with the power of Fire. Apply Burning to enemies with Critical Hits.
Level 23	Adaptability: Evading or blocking no longer interrupts your combos when using a melee weapon.
Level 27	Weapon Rack: Unlocks the ability to build a Weapon Rack to display your weapons.
Level 30	Enchant Weapon: Air: Enchant your current melee weapon with the power of Air. Increases your melee weapon’s Attack Speed.
Level 34	Lesser Potion of Attack: Unlock the recipe for the Lesser Potion of Attack at the Brewing Cauldron.
Level 37	Training Dummy: Unlocks the ability to build a Training Dummy to test your melee weapons on.
Level 40	Whetstone: Allows crafting of whetstones at the Crafting Table, which can be used to sharpen melee weapons for increased damage.

Mining

It’s smart to start improving your Mining skill early on because the resources you gather can be crucial for crafting sturdier weapons and armor, and they are also essential for construction work. Therefore, it’s beneficial to focus on this skill from the beginning.

Receive +1% Mining Critical Hit Chance for every Mining level not listed below.

Level	Unlock
Level 5	Lift With Your Hips: The weight of stone, clay, and sand raw material is reduced by 25%.
Level 11	Rocksplosion: Conjure a powerful blast to break apart stone boulders and ore.
Level 16	Gem Prospector: Mining ore now sometimes produces precious gemstones.
Level 20	Mine Crumbled Walls: Allows you to knock down crumbled walls with a pickaxe, granting access to hidden or blocked areas.
Level 24	Detect Ore & Clay: Invoke the power of the Stone Spirits to guide you to the nearest ore and clay rocks.
Level 36	Not-So-Heavy Metal: The weight of metal ores is reduced by 25%.

Woodcutting

As a passionate enthusiast, I find woodcutting to be an essential harvesting skill, much like mining. The resources gathered from this skill, such as wood and timber, play a pivotal role in enhancing other skills. These materials can be refined into crucial components for weapons and construction projects. The major advancements in woodcutting technology not only make tree felling more efficient but also increase the rewards significantly, making it an exciting and rewarding activity.

Receive -1% Woodcutting stamina costs for every Woodcutting level not listed below.

Level	Unlock
Level 4	Overhead Chop: You can now perform an overhead chop, which deals greater damage against fallen logs, but very little damage against trees.
Level 11	Axtral Projection: Conjures an Astral Axe and launches it forward, instantly chopping down trees in its path.
Level 16	Bird Nests: It is now possible to find bird nests while felling trees. Bird nests contain useful items.
Level 20	Chop Thorny Vines: Allows you to cut down thorny vines with a hatchet, granting access to hidden or blocked areas.
Level 27	Splinter: A powerful spell that chops fallen trees into wood logs.
Level 40	Lumber Storage: You can now build the lumber storage, a very high capacity storage for logs and planks.

Artisan

As a gamer, I find Artisan to be an all-rounder when it comes to enhancing my gaming skills. To level it up, I engage in crafting sessions where I produce weapons, armor, and tools. In return, I unlock spells like Magical Mending, which let me repair all my gear with just one cast.

Receive -1% Durability loss on equipment for every Artisan level not listed below.

Level	Unlock
Level 11	Bark to Bones: Use Alchemy to Transmute a tree into a stack of bones for all your grisly needs.
Level 20	Superheat: Cast on fire-based stations to empower them and boost their processing speed for a while.
Level 27	Magical Mending: Throw your items down and repair them instantly through the power of Nature Magic.
Level 40	Decorated Adventurer: Unlocks the Armour Mannequin upon which you can mount a full set of armour.

Construction

Building intricate homes is a craft that requires mastery. To improve your skills, construct fresh buildings to earn experience points. However, be mindful that this process can be quite demanding on resources, as it often involves obtaining various materials from different skill areas to create more complex constructions.

Level	Unlock
Level 3	Middle Ground: Unlocks medium-sized building pieces.
Level 5	Fine Details: Unlocks small building pieces.
Level 8	Sacred Geometry: Unlock triangular building pieces.
Level 11	Eye of Oculus: Become the mystical Eye of Oculus and build structures easier and with a whole new perspective.
Level 16	Creature Comforts: Unlocks an assortment of furniture and decorations.
Level 18	New Material: Oak: Unlocks the next tier of building pieces.
Level 20	Summon Shelter: Construct a temporary Shelter through the power of Astral Magic.
Level 40	Personal Chest: Access your personal storage from anywhere.

Cooking

In Dragonwilds, a survival game, it’s essential for your character to experience cooking ventures since they’ll often need sustenance to avoid hunger. So, get ready to prepare meals!

Receive +1% Delicious Food Chance at the cooking range for every Cooking level not listed below.

Level	Unlock
Level 11	Fancy Cookware: Unlocks the Pan Rack furniture piece in the building menu.
Level 20	Internal Alchemy: Resets any active food and drink buffs with a spectacular display of culinary appreciation.
Level 27	Bones to Peaches: Transmute unwanted bones on the ground into fresh peaches for your consumption.
Level 40	Yes, Chef!: Unlocks the Chef’s Hat recipe at the Crafting Station.

Runecrafting

In the world of Dragonwilds, runes play a crucial role. These small, round stones about the size of your hand are essential for casting diverse spells. You’ll find these valuable resources through Runecrafting. Each type of rune is associated with an element or concept, and you’ll need specific combinations of them to perform different spells.

Level	Unlock
Level 8	Windstep: Summons the power of Air Magic to jump higher and descend slower.
Level 11	Earth Runes: Unlocks the recipe for Earth Runes at the Rune Altar.
Level 13	Fire Runes: Unlocks the recipe for Fire Runes at the Rune Altar.
Level 16	Law Runes: Unlocks the recipe for Law Runes at the Rune Altar.
Level 18	Nature Runes: Unlocks the recipe for Nature Runes at the Rune Altar.
Level 20	Fire Spirit: Conjure forth a fire spirit to light your way.
Level 27	Essential Strength: The weight of Rune Essence is reduced by 50%.

To explore additional Dragonwilds content in RuneScape, don’t forget to read our interview featuring the executive producer, Jesse America.

2025-04-16 15:22