Unlock the Secret to Crafting Bows & Arrows Fast in RuneScape Dragonwilds!

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In the Dragonwilds of RuneScape, combat is organized into three distinct types: melee, magic, and ranged. At present, it’s possible to level up melee combat, but during Early Access, all three types can be employed.

Although Dragonwilds’ tutorial equips you with a basic melee weapon, it doesn’t clearly show how to access Magic and Ranged combat. This lack of clarity is somewhat inconvenient, given that these combat styles can be incredibly effective in specific situations.

It’s vital to eliminate certain enemies from a distance while attacking goblin and other monster fortresses because it’s not wise to bypass the upgrade that enables this capability.

Here’s what you need to know to add a Bow & Arrows to your arsenal in RuneScape Dragonwilds.

How to unlock & craft bows

Discovering the blueprint for making a simple bow is a straightforward, yet multi-part procedure. It requires first gathering Flax to acquire the Spinning Wheel’s crafting recipe, and then transforming this plant into the materials essential for creating a bow. The specific steps are as follows:

1. Gather flax from the environment.
2. Use the gathered flax to unlock the Spinning Wheel’s crafting recipe.
3. Utilize the Spinning Wheel to process the flax into necessary materials for a bow.
4. Combine these processed materials to form the basic bow.

  1. Pick some Flax. This is a common blue-colored flower found commonly in the starting area of Bramblemead.
  2. Build a Spinning Wheel.
  3. Process Flax into Coarse Thread.
  4. Combine Ash Logs and Coarse Thread at a Crafting Table to create an Ash Shortbow.
  5. Craft Arrows at the Crafting Table using Ash Logs, Stone, and Feathers.

Obtain Flax

As a gamer, I bet you’ve strolled through Bramblemead’s lush fields without giving a second glance to that vibrant blue bloom everywhere – the flower I’m talking about is none other than Flax! It wasn’t until I plucked my first bouquet that I discovered some exciting new features, one of which being the Spinning Wheel station.

Flax is found commonly in the fields of Bramblemead.

It’s plausible, albeit uncommon due to the tutorial layout, that you might stumble upon Flax before collecting Ash Logs and Stone for a Spinning Wheel. However, keep in mind that all three materials – Flax, Ash Logs, and Stone – are essential, regardless of their acquisition order.

Build a Spinning Wheel & craft Coarse Thread

Ensure you have all required items on hand. Next, access the Crafting interface and choose the Spinning Wheel option. This tool needs the following supplies to function properly.

  • Ash Logs x6
  • Flax x4
  • Stone x2

After construction, you’ll have the capability to convert Flax into Rough Thread. Notably, creating your initial piece of Rough Thread will open up various new recipes, among them one for the Ash Shortbow. To produce this shortbow, you’ll require a Crafting Table and three pieces of Rough Thread.

Picking Flax will unlock the crafting recipe for a Spinning Wheel, which you’ll need to craft Coarse Thread.

Craft an Ash Shortbow

If you haven’t done so already, let’s create a Crafting Table (it comes unlocked by default). Once you’ve completed all the previous instructions, Ash Shortbow will appear as an option for your founder in the Weapons category. The arrow-slinger needs these specific materials to be made:

  • Ash Logs x12
  • Coarse Thread x3
Crafting Coarse Thread will unlock the recipe for an Ash Shortbow.

Delving deeper into the mystical realm of Dragonwilds, I’m discovering rarer materials that are opening up new bow designs. For the time being though, the Ash Shortbow has proven quite effective in my arsenal, but remember, it needs some ammunition to truly shine!

Making arrows

Different tiers of arrows require different materials.

Just like how weapons gain power based on their tier, arrows also become stronger. However, this strength comes at the cost of using progressively scarce resources. For every set of 33 standard Stone Arrows, you will need specific materials.

  • Stone x1
  • Ash Logs x1
  • Feathers x1

As a keen enthusiast, procuring the initial pair of items is quite simple. For feathers, the most effective method is plucking them from slain chickens. Similarly, if you’re aiming for an early edge, consider swapping out Stone tips with Fangs, which can be acquired from Giant Rats and other toothy creatures, to craft more potent arrows.

You now have all the essential information about Ranged combat fundamentals. For those eager to expand their battle tactics or speed up navigation in Dragonwilds, explore methods to acquire an Abyssal Whip and the steps involved in enabling Fast Travel.

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2025-04-19 18:20