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RuneScape: Dragonwilds FAQ
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Every answer below is tied to an official Jagex announcement, live issue page, server guide or Steam listing. Future features are labelled as announced; live fixes include the relevant patch number.
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Release, Platforms & General Play
What is RuneScape: Dragonwilds?
It is a cooperative survival adventure set on Ashenfall, with gathering, building, crafting, skills, exploration and combat. It can be played solo or online with other players and is being developed by Jagex.
Source: Official Steam store page · Reviewed 2026-07-26
When did Dragonwilds enter Early Access?
The Steam Early Access release date is April 15, 2025. That is different from the announced 1.0 release date, so guides should not use the two dates interchangeably.
Source: Official Steam store page · Reviewed 2026-07-26
When is the Dragonwilds full release?
Jagex has announced September 15, 2026 for the 1.0 launch. The plan includes PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a separate official announcement giving Nintendo Switch 2 the same date.
Source: Official console release announcement · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Is Dragonwilds coming to PS5 and Xbox?
Yes. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are officially announced for September 15, 2026. Older pages saying console versions are unconfirmed are now outdated.
Source: Official console release announcement · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Is Dragonwilds coming to Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Jagex announced a Nintendo Switch 2 release for September 15, 2026 and specifically mentioned GameChat support. The announcement describes solo play or a party with up to three friends.
Source: Official Switch 2 announcement · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Will Dragonwilds support crossplay?
Yes. Crossplay is explicitly confirmed in the official PC, PS5 and Xbox full-release announcement. The announcement does not by itself confirm every cross-progression or save-transfer detail.
Source: Official console release announcement · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Can Dragonwilds be played solo?
Yes. The official store lists single-player, and Jagex describes the adventure as playable alone or with friends. Dedicated-server setup is optional rather than a requirement for solo play.
Source: Official Steam store page · Reviewed 2026-07-26
How many players can join normal co-op?
The official launch messaging describes playing alone or with up to three friends, meaning a four-player party. Dedicated servers use a separate documented capacity of up to six players.
Source: Official Switch 2 announcement · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Which languages does Dragonwilds support?
Steam lists English, French, Italian, German, Spanish from Spain, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean for interface and subtitles. The store does not mark full audio support for these languages.
Source: Official Steam store page · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Quests & Progression Blockers
Which quests were added in update 0.11?
The official 0.11 notes list Black Knight’s Fortress, Wanted!, Biohazard and What’s Theirs Is Mine. Players on older clients or servers must update before expecting this quest set.
Source: Official 0.11 update notes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
What do Moon Garou quests unlock?
The Umbral Sands content connects Moon Garou quests with new resources, rewards, cosmetics and the Magic Carpet mount. Normal quest prerequisites still apply; seeing a customization does not necessarily unlock the mount system.
Source: Official 0.12.0 update notes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Why is the Contact! quest marker wrong?
Jagex lists an issue where the Contact! marker can show an incorrect location or size. Use the active objective, landmarks and visible paths instead of treating the entire marked boundary as exact.
Source: Official 0.12 live issues and hotfixes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Is the invisible Contact! Chamber barrier fixed?
The official 0.12.1 fix list says the Chamber barrier is fixed on very low, low and medium graphics settings. Until that build is installed, temporarily raising graphics can still serve as a workaround.
Source: Official Eye on Ashenfall 0.12.1 feature and fix breakdown · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Why can’t I see the Beast in the Sand trail?
The Sand VFX trail is a confirmed issue for client players. In co-op, ask whether the host can see it and follow the host and written objective rather than restarting the world.
Source: Official 0.12 live issues and hotfixes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
What happens if my inventory is full when completing Lagra’s quest?
The 0.12 issue was that completing Lagra’s quest with a full inventory could fail to yield rewards. The official 0.12.1 fix list says this is resolved; update first and keep a free slot when using an older build.
Source: Official Eye on Ashenfall 0.12.1 feature and fix breakdown · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Why are Rogue Trader map icons incorrect?
Collecting a Moonstone before starting Rogue Trader can make its map icons display incorrectly. Keep the item and follow the written objective; do not delete the Moonstone merely to normalize the markers.
Source: Official 0.12 live issues and hotfixes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Why do I have a mount prompt but no usable mount?
Jagex notes that unlocking a mount skin before acquiring the Terrorbird can leave a defunct prompt. Complete The Wild Hunt to gain the underlying mount access even if a customization appeared earlier.
Source: Official 0.12 live issues and hotfixes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Resources, Recipes & Crafting
Which crafting stations changed in 0.12?
Gear production was separated into the Blacksmith’s Bench for tools and melee weapons, Fletching Bench for ranged weapons, Mystic Forge for magic weapons and Vestiges, and Armour Bench for armour.
Source: Official 0.12.0 update notes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Did 0.12 destroy old crafting benches?
Jagex warned that existing Fletching Benches and Smithing Anvils would be destroyed on login, with their components left for rebuilding. Collect the refunded materials before assuming they were permanently lost.
Source: Official crafting-station overhaul · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Do Adamant Bolts require Adamant Arrows first?
No, not on a current build. Patch 0.12.0.4 removed that unintended prerequisite. If the recipe still behaves that way, update both the client and dedicated server.
Source: Official 0.12 live issues and hotfixes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Which shield belongs in the Fuzan Dragonfire Shield recipe?
The intended component is the Anti-Dragon Shield. Jagex warned players not to consume Dragonblight Shields when the early 0.12 recipe displayed the wrong component.
Source: Official 0.12 live issues and hotfixes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Which major materials were added in Umbral Sands?
Update 0.12 added Adamant Ore, Yew Wood, Infinity Cloth and Red Dragonhide progression. These support new tools, weapons, ammunition, robes and armour through the revised crafting stations.
Source: Official 0.12.0 update notes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Which Vestige armour sets were added?
The official notes list Lunar Garou and Desert Robes for magic, Kalphite Carapace for ranged and Obsidian for melee. Comparisons should state the intended combat role rather than call one set universally best.
Source: Official 0.12.0 update notes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
When do specialized resource storages unlock?
Ore and Stone Storage unlocks through Mining level 59, while Lumber Storage unlocks through Woodcutting level 59. Both are part of the expanded level 50–99 progression.
Source: Official 0.12.0 update notes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Where do Ascension Cores come from and what do they upgrade?
Nightmare Crucible is the confirmed source. In 0.12.1, the relevant Ascension Cores can be used at the Mystic Forge to upgrade Masterwork and Vestige weapons to higher tiers.
Source: Official Eye on Ashenfall 0.12.1 feature and fix breakdown · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Skills, Health & Combat
What is the Dragonwilds skill cap?
Update 0.11 raised the cap of existing skills to 99. The cap increase did not mean every higher-level content tier was immediately complete; later updates have continued filling specific progression bands.
Source: Official 0.11 update notes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
What was added to Mining levels 50–99?
Update 0.12 added Divine Rock, Ore and Stone Storage, larger Rocksplosion effects, gemstone opportunities and ingot-weight reduction across the Mining 50–99 progression.
Source: Official 0.12.0 update notes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
What was added to Woodcutting levels 50–99?
The 0.12 progression includes Trunk Totem, Lumber Storage, wood-weight reduction, the Lumber Backpack and a later Axtral Projection upgrade with three spectral axes.
Source: Official 0.12.0 update notes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
What is the role of Water Magic?
Water Magic expands the magic tree with a control identity centered on slowing enemies and water-themed utility. It complements Fire’s burning pressure and Air’s targeted knockdown role rather than replacing them.
Source: Official Water Magic preview · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Were Wardstones and Wardshield removed?
Yes. Update 0.12 removed Wardstones and Wardshield. Damage now goes directly to health, while discovering Constitution Shrines increases the character’s maximum HP.
Source: Official health and Wardstones rework · Reviewed 2026-07-26
How does food healing work after 0.12?
Food now restores HP instantly and can provide other perks. This makes food the immediate recovery resource under the revised health model, so older Wardshield-centered survival routes are outdated.
Source: Official health and Wardstones rework · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Do healing potions still exist?
Healing potions were removed as part of the health and food rework. Stat potions remain. Players should carry suitable food instead of following old guides that depend on healing potions.
Source: Official health and Wardstones rework · Reviewed 2026-07-26
How does Agility work in Dragonwilds 0.12.1?
Agility uses six timed orb courses plus passive XP from running. Progression reduces sprint cost, raises carry weight at levels 50 and 75, opens Kebbit Burrow shortcuts, improves falls and unlocks mobility tools including an aerial dash, second jump and Recall.
Source: Official Eye on Ashenfall 0.12.1 feature and fix breakdown · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Dedicated Servers & Troubleshooting
Which operating systems support dedicated servers?
The official guide requires a 64-bit operating system and supports both Windows and Linux. Home and cloud hosts remain responsible for setup, networking and backups.
Source: Official dedicated-server guide · Reviewed 2026-07-26
How much RAM does a dedicated server need?
Jagex gives a formula of 2 GB base RAM plus 1 GB per player. That means about 4 GB for two players and 8 GB for the documented six-player maximum.
Source: Official dedicated-server guide · Reviewed 2026-07-26
How many players can a dedicated server support?
The official dedicated-server guide documents support for up to six players as of update 0.11. This is separate from the four-player party wording used in general console launch messaging.
Source: Official dedicated-server guide · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Which port does a Dragonwilds dedicated server use?
The first server uses UDP port 7777 by default. A second instance uses 7778 and later instances continue upward. The chosen UDP port must pass through the host firewall and every router layer.
Source: Official dedicated-server guide · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Which dedicated-server settings are required?
Owner ID, Server Name, Default World Name and Admin Password are required; World Password is optional. Stop the server before editing because changes made while it runs can be lost.
Source: Official dedicated-server guide · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Why is my dedicated server not showing?
First compare the complete server and client versions, then search the exact case-sensitive World Name. Confirm all mandatory settings and inspect RSDragonwilds.log before treating it as a port problem.
Source: Official dedicated-server guide · Reviewed 2026-07-26
How do I back up a dedicated-server world?
Stop the server and copy the required .sav files from RSDragonwilds/Saved/Savegames to a separate protected location. Create a dated backup before updates, migrations or world replacement.
Source: Official dedicated-server guide · Reviewed 2026-07-26
How do I fix distorted or blooming trees?
Close the game, back up and delete Engine.ini from %localappdata%\RSDragonwilds\Saved\Config\Windows, then restart so a clean file is generated. Do not delete the entire Saved directory.
Source: Official 0.12 live issues and hotfixes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Which patch fixes disappearing stations and Splinter server crashes?
Patch 0.12.0.6 fixed crafting and processing stations disappearing on dedicated servers and the Splinter crash. Update, reload and inspect existing locations before rebuilding stations.
Source: Official 0.12 live issues and hotfixes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Updates & Current Status
What is included in Dragonwilds 0.12.1?
The July 24 preview lists Agility, The Great Body Robbery quest, Mystic Forge Ascension Core upgrades, a radial hotwheel, quick cast, ammunition cycling, movement and visual improvements, plus a large fix list. The post says the update is coming soon, so confirm the installed build.
Source: Official Eye on Ashenfall 0.12.1 feature and fix breakdown · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Is Umbral Sands available now?
Yes. Umbral Sands released with update 0.12 on June 23, 2026. It includes desert hazards, Fight Cave, Fuzan, Nightmare Crucible, Water Magic, new materials and expanded skill progression.
Source: Official 0.12.0 update notes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
What is Scorned Wilderness?
Scorned Wilderness is the announced 1.0 culmination of Kuldra’s Saga, framed as a raid through anima-damaged floating islands toward the God-Eater. Jagex is intentionally withholding major encounter spoilers.
Source: Official 0.12.1 and release roadmap · Reviewed 2026-07-26
When does the Kuldra encounter launch?
The official roadmap ties the Kuldra encounter and Scorned Wilderness to September 15, 2026. Exact encounter phases and drop rates should be treated as unconfirmed until the content is live.
Source: Official 0.12.1 and release roadmap · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Which combat changes are planned for 1.0?
The preview includes improved blocking, stamina-returning parries, Visceral Attacks, animation cancelling, a special attack bar and Wands. These are announced plans, not current-build instructions.
Source: Official 0.12.1 combat preview · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Which patch addressed achievements not unlocking?
Patch 0.12.0.1 addressed achievement triggers, while later fixes included crafting a skillcape to trigger the level-99 achievement. Earlier completed conditions were not guaranteed to unlock retroactively.
Source: Official 0.12 live issues and hotfixes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Which patch fixed unusable fishing locations?
Patch 0.12.0.4 fixed various fishing locations that could not be used. If the problem persists, align the client and server versions and confirm the water interaction is a valid fishing spot.
Source: Official 0.12 live issues and hotfixes · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Are dedicated servers available now?
Yes. The March 2026 official guide documents live partner, home and cloud hosting. Older roadmap posts that described dedicated servers as a future feature have been superseded by the setup documentation.
Source: Official dedicated-server guide · Reviewed 2026-07-26
Five new official-source news analyses
Five additional, independently indexable articles connect official updates to this navigation topic.
How the FAQ Handles Current Version Answers
FAQ answers should cite the installed-build boundary and distinguish released 0.12.1 features from later plans.
Which Source Controls the Full Release FAQ?
The latest official console and roadmap announcements take priority over older provisional dates or community summaries.
Why Server and Party Capacity Answers Differ
The dedicated-server guide documents up to six players, while some platform messaging describes a four-person party, so the context must be stated.
How FAQ Pages Mark Fixed and Open Issues
A reported issue is marked fixed only when the official live page assigns it to a released patch; otherwise the workaround and affected context remain visible.
Why Future Features Stay Labelled as Announced
Combat previews can confirm design direction without confirming final balance, release behavior or rewards, so FAQ wording must preserve that boundary.