Survival-crafting games often require players to gather resources and craft essential tools early on, and Runescape: Dragonwilds is no exception. One of the first major weapons you’ll need is a bow, especially when facing agile prey like deer or hostile creatures. However, crafting a bow isn’t as simple as just gathering wood—you’ll need to follow a few key steps.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about crafting your first bow, gathering the necessary materials, and even making arrows to ensure you’re fully equipped for hunting and combat.
Before you can craft a bow, you’ll need to build a Spinning Wheel, a crucial workstation for processing fibers into usable thread. Here’s what you need:
4 Flax
12 Ash Logs
2 Stone
Ash Logs & Stone: These are abundant in the early game. Ash Logs can be obtained by chopping down Ash Trees, while Stone can be collected from small rocks scattered across the ground or mined from larger boulders.
Flax: This resource appears as blue flower clusters on the ground, primarily found in Bramblemead Valley and Temple Woods. Occasionally, Flax can also be found near ponds, so check shallow waters if you’re having trouble locating enough.
Once you’ve gathered these materials, open your crafting menu and construct the Spinning Wheel.
With the Spinning Wheel built, interact with it to craft 3 Coarse Threads. This will unlock the recipe for the Ash Bow, your first ranged weapon.
Now that you have the necessary threads, head to your Crafting Table and select the Ash Bow recipe. You’ll need:
3 Coarse Threads
12 Ash Logs
Once crafted, you’ll have a functional bow—but it won’t be useful without arrows.
Bows require ammunition, and early on, you have two options: Stone Arrows (basic but easy to make) and Fang Arrows (stronger but require rarer materials).
These are the most accessible arrows for beginners. Each batch requires:
1 Ash Log
1 Feather
1 Stone
For more damage, Fang Arrows are a better choice. The recipe is the same as Stone Arrows, but replace Stone with:
1 Small Animal Fang
Feathers: These can be obtained by killing chickens, which are commonly found in Bramblemead Valley and near the Wise Old Man’s broken tower. Unlike deer, chickens will attack when provoked, making them an easy source of feathers.
Small Animal Fangs: Dropped by wolves, foxes, or other small predators. These are rarer than feathers, so Fang Arrows are more of a mid-game upgrade.
Birds Nests: Occasionally, felling trees will yield a bird’s nest (if you have a sufficient Woodcutting level), which may contain feathers.
Prioritize Flax Early – Since Flax is needed for the Spinning Wheel, gather it as soon as you spawn near Bramblemead Valley.
Stockpile Feathers – Chickens respawn quickly, so farm them for a steady supply of feathers.
Upgrade to Fang Arrows ASAP – Once you start encountering wolves or other fang-dropping creatures, switch to Fang Arrows for better damage.
Use the Bow for Hunting & Defense – Deer provide essential hides and meat, while ranged attacks help against aggressive mobs.
Crafting a bow in Runescape: Dragonwilds is an essential early-game task that requires a few steps, but once you have your Spinning Wheel and Crafting Table set up, the process becomes much smoother. With this guide, you should now have a reliable bow and a steady supply of arrows, making survival and combat significantly easier.
Now that you’re equipped, venture forth and explore—the wilds of Dragonwilds await!
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