Archery exists in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, but let’s not get too excited. It’s less “master marksman” and more “guy who found a stick and some rocks.” Still, it does work—and if you’d rather not get too close to anything with claws, it’s worth knowing.
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Can You Use a Bow in Dragonwilds?
Yes, you can. You can be that person.
Archery is part of the crafting-combat experience. Here’s how it works:
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Bows can be crafted at a Crafting Table.
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Arrows come in a few varieties like Stone Arrows (basic) and Fang Arrows (sharper, cooler, scarier name).
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You can shoot from a safe distance, which is great if you enjoy keeping your organs inside your body.
It’s a good option for early fights or if you want to kite enemies around like you’re in a bad relationship you can’t quit.
What’s Missing?
There’s one big thing you’ll notice: no Ranged skill tree.
That means:
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No XP gain from using bows
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No level-ups
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No fancy archery abilities waiting for you down the line
The Ranged skill is marked as “Coming Soon” in the menu. So right now, archery feels more like a side hustle than a career path. It’s fun, it’s useful—but it’s not going to make you a legendary archer. Yet.
How to Get Started With Archery
If you’re still in your spawn rags and want to shoot things:
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Craft a Crafting Table using 4x Ash Logs.
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Build a Bow (unlocked from Doric after the basic crafting quest).
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Craft Arrows using materials like Stone or monster drops.
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Equip both and start firing at enemies from a healthy, commitment-free distance.
Archery doesn’t use Runes like Magic does, so no need to juggle magic rocks—just basic pointy sticks.
Final Blurb
Archery in RuneScape: Dragonwilds is here, kind of. You can craft bows, shoot arrows, and play keep-away with giant bugs. But there’s no leveling system yet, so don’t expect a skill cape anytime soon.
Right now, it’s a great way to stay alive. Later, it might actually get deep. For now, shoot first, ask the devs later.
