Resources, Recipes & Crafting · Verified FAQ
Did 0.12 destroy old crafting benches?
Direct answer
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.
How to use this answer
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- Verify the current recipe and station in the live crafting menu.
- Keep rare materials until the required component and target item are clear.
- Do not infer an unpublished drop rate or respawn timer from a single run.
Version and evidence boundary
The conclusion is based on the official source named below and was reviewed on 2026-07-26. It does not add undisclosed coordinates, drop probabilities, encounter phases or release promises. If the in-game interface differs after a newer patch, the live tooltip and newer official notes take priority.
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