Hard Leather is one of the most valuable—and frustrating—materials to obtain in RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Unlike standard Leather, which is relatively easy to craft, Hard Leather requires careful preparation, multiple resource-gathering steps, and unlocking specific builds. If you're struggling to get your hands on this durable material, this guide will walk you through every step, from gathering the necessary ingredients to overcoming the biggest roadblocks in the crafting process.
2x Leather
1x Adhesive
At first glance, the recipe for Hard Leather suggests using a Tannery, but there’s a catch: the Tannery only has one crafting slot, while Hard Leather requires two. This is where the Tanner’s Kit comes in—a specialized workstation that provides the necessary slots.
Craft Leather – Toss Animal Hide Scraps into a Tannery and wait for them to process into standard Leather.
Make Adhesive – Gather Swamp Tar from the Whispering Swamp and refine it into Adhesive using a Kiln.
Use the Tanner’s Kit – Combine 2x Leather + 1x Adhesive in the Tanner’s Kit to produce Hard Leather.
Once crafted, Hard Leather becomes an essential upgrade for gear, offering superior durability and protection compared to regular Leather.
Before you can make Hard Leather, you’ll need the Tanner’s Kit, which requires several high-tier materials. Here’s a breakdown of each component and how to obtain them.
| Resource | How to Obtain | Required Crafting Station | Crafting Station Recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6x Bronze Bar | Smelt Tin + Copper Ore | Furnace | 24 Stone, 8 Clay, 4 Charcoal, 10 Fire Rune, 8 Vault Shard |
| 6x Coarse Thread | Spin Coarse Animal Fur | Spinning Wheel | 12 Ash Logs, 4 Flax, 2 Stone |
| 6x Adhesive | Process Swamp Tar | Kiln | 8 Ash Logs, 20 Stone, 6 Clay, 10 Fire Rune |
| 18x Ash Plank | Saw Ash Logs | Sawmill | 18 Ash Logs, 4 Bronze Bar, 8 Stone |
The Bronze Bar is the key unlock for the Tanner’s Kit recipe. Without it, the recipe won’t appear in your crafting menu, even if you have all other materials.
Unlock the Furnace – You’ll need 8 Vault Shards, obtained by defeating enemies in Vaults (marked by blue icons on the map).
Mine Tin & Copper Ore – Venture into the Fractured Plains, a dangerous area where these ores are found.
Smelt Bronze Bars – Combine 1x Tin Ore + 1x Copper Ore in the Furnace.
Bronze Bars also unlock other critical builds, such as the Sawmill, Loom, and Smithing Forge, making them a pivotal resource in mid-game progression.
Coarse Thread is made from Coarse Animal Fur (dropped by beasts) at a Spinning Wheel.
Adhesive requires Swamp Tar, found in the Whispering Swamp, and must be processed in a Kiln.
Once you have Bronze Bars, build a Sawmill and convert Ash Logs into Ash Planks. These planks are essential not just for the Tanner’s Kit but also for other high-tier constructions.
Vaults are guarded by tough enemies, so bring healing items and strong gear.
If you’re struggling, consider upgrading weapons before attempting these fights.
The Fractured Plains are filled with aggressive mobs. Go prepared with food and armor.
Bring a pickaxe to mine Tin & Copper Ore efficiently.
The Whispering Swamp is relatively safe, but watch out for environmental hazards.
Swamp Tar drops from certain plants or enemies—loot everything to maximize your yield.
Hard Leather is a game-changer for mid-to-late-game crafting. It’s used in:
Upgraded armor sets (better defense than standard Leather).
High-tier tools and gear blueprints.
Essential for unlocking even stronger materials later.
✅ Prioritize unlocking the Furnace first—Bronze Bars are the biggest bottleneck.
✅ Farm Swamp Tar in bulk—Adhesive is needed for multiple recipes.
✅ Build multiple Tanner’s Kits if you plan to mass-produce Hard Leather.
✅ Upgrade your combat gear before tackling Vaults & Fractured Plains.
Crafting Hard Leather in RuneScape: Dragonwilds is a multi-step process that requires patience, combat readiness, and smart resource management. By following this guide, you’ll streamline your progression and ensure you never waste time on unnecessary grinding.
Now, go forth and craft that elite gear—your adventures in Dragonwilds are about to get a whole lot tougher (and more rewarding)!