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	* Experiment with the game, see how the game function with different methods of builds, travel or playstyle!		* Experiment with the game, see how the game function with different methods of builds, travel or playstyle!
	* Stay updated by keeping an eye on official RuneScape: Dragonwilds updates, patch notes, and announcements!		* Stay updated by keeping an eye on official RuneScape: Dragonwilds updates, patch notes, and announcements!
	* Most importantly, have fun! RuneScape as a whole is about enjoying yourself, whether it be the survival game RuneScape: Dragonwilds, it's MMO precursors - ''{{RSL\|RuneScape}}'' or {{OSL\|Old School RuneScape}}!		* Most importantly, have fun! RuneScape as a whole is about enjoying yourself, whether it be the survival game RuneScape: Dragonwilds, it's MMO precursors - ''{{RSL\|RuneScape}}'' or ''{{OSL\|Old School RuneScape}}''!

	== Conclusion ==		== Conclusion ==
	There is so much to explore in Ashenfall, from quests to skilling and combat. Set goals, whack a few goblins if you can, and enjoy the tales to come. Remember to follow the rules of the game and respect other players. See you in Ashenfall and Happy scaping!		There is so much to explore in Ashenfall, from quests to skilling and combat. Set goals, whack a few goblins if you can, and enjoy the tales to come. Remember to follow the rules of the game and respect other players. See you in Ashenfall and Happy scaping!

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	{{external\|rs\|os=New player guide}}		{{external\|rs\|os=New player guide}}New to ''RuneScape: Dragonwilds''? This guide introduces the core gameplay systems, survival mechanics, and activities you'll encounter in [[Dragonwilds:Ashenfall]]. It provides an overview of essential topics – including [[Dragonwilds:quests]], [[Dragonwilds:skills]], exploration, combat, crafting, and progression - to help new players get started and build a strong foundation.
	New to ''[[RuneScape: Dragonwilds]]''? This guide ~~explains~~ the ~~basics of how to play~~, ~~what~~ you ~~can do~~ in ~~the continent~~ of ~~Ashenfall~~, and ~~how~~ to ~~become~~ a ~~powerful adventurer~~.

	== Getting started ==		== Getting started ==
	To ~~begin~~ your adventure ~~in Ashenfall~~, you must first purchase the game from your preferred platform. Here is a list of places where you can buy the game:		To get started on your adventure, you must first purchase the game from your preferred platform. Here is a list of places where you can buy the game:
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	~~<nowiki>*</nowiki>~~ ''All links, unless otherwise specified, automatically link to the UK storefronts.''		''All links, unless otherwise specified, automatically link to the UK storefronts.''

	Once you have purchased the game, launch the game ~~open~~ and you'll be able to create your character, create a new world save, and modify settings. To create a character, go to "Characters" and ~~go through the~~ character ~~creation~~. ~~You'll~~ be able to ~~modify appearances, name your~~ character, and ~~decide what type of character they will be. Currently, there are only three character types you can make:~~ '''~~Standard~~''', '''~~Creative~~''', ~~and '''Custom'''.~~		Once you have purchased the game, launch the game and you'll be able to create your character, create a new world save, and modify settings. To create a character, go to "Characters" and decide which what character mode you want to be. Know that you will be able to still create a character if you first clicked on play, and entered whether on '''solo''' or '''online'''. Currently, there are three character modes:

	~~When~~ you ~~start on~~ a ~~new~~ character ~~on either~~ a ~~new or old~~ world ~~save~~, you'll automatically begin the tutorial quest [[Dragonwilds:First Steps\|''First Steps'']]. Go through the tutorial to learn the basics of the game. Once you complete the tutorial, you will then be able to start the first [[Dragonwilds:Quests\|primary quest]] [[Dragonwilds:Dragon Slayer\|''Dragon Slayer'']].		* '''Normal''': A standard version of the game where you are able to play the game in a normal mode, access hard mode versions of the game and play in public or dedicated servers.
			* [[Dragonwilds:Custom Mode\|'''Custom mode''']]: A version of the game that lets you customize the [[Dragonwilds:Worlds\|world]] to fit how you want to play. It allows you to scale health, stamina, resistance, and even become invulnerable.
			* '''[[Dragonwilds:Creative Mode\|Creative mode]]''': A version of the game that allows you to play in a world without any restrictions, granting unlimited resources.

			After creating a character and world, or joining a friend's world, you'll automatically begin the tutorial quest [[Dragonwilds:First Steps\|''First Steps'']]. Now, you can skip the tutorials and the quest will have you meet the [[Dragonwilds:Wise Old Man]] in [[Dragonwilds:Bramblemead Village]], but it is advised that new players go through the tutorial to learn the basics of the game. Once you complete the tutorial (or skipped it), you will then be able to start the first [[Dragonwilds:Quests\|primary quest]] [[Dragonwilds:Dragon Slayer\|''Dragon Slayer'']].

	== The basics ==		== The basics ==
	''RuneScape: Dragonwilds'' ~~or "RSDW"~~ is a game built on Unreal Engine 5 developed by Epic Games. Unlike its older predecessors, who use a custom game engine, this game uses real-time mechanics to run everything. Every in-game day is roughly 24 minutes with a majority of that time (~19 minutes) being daytime. Actions in the game take different lengths of time to accomplish. For instance, freshly cut trees (if the stump remains) take roughly three in-game days (~72 minutes) to respawn.		[[File:Temple Woods.png\|center\|frameless\|width=902x902]]
			''RuneScape: Dragonwilds'' is a game built on Unreal Engine 5 developed by Epic Games. Unlike its older predecessors, who use a custom game engine, this game uses real-time mechanics to run everything. Every in-game day is roughly 24 minutes with a majority of that time (~19 minutes) being daytime. Actions in the game take different lengths of time to accomplish. For instance, freshly cut trees (if the stump remains) take roughly three in-game days (~72 minutes) to respawn.

	To navigate the continent, there is a [[Dragonwilds:compass]] in the top-middle section of your HUD/UI. This will show you nearby [[Dragonwilds:Dragonkin Vault\|dragonkin vaults]], [[Dragonwilds:Kebbit Burrow\|kebbit burrows]], claimed beds, and player markers (both placed on the World Map and player indicators). All distances in the game are indicated as "meters" or "XXXXm" to inform you of how far you are from specific points, including your claimed bed.		To navigate the continent, there is a [[Dragonwilds:compass]] in the top-middle section of your HUD/UI. This will show you nearby [[Dragonwilds:Dragonkin Vault\|dragonkin vaults]], [[Dragonwilds:Kebbit Burrow\|kebbit burrows]], claimed beds, and player markers (both placed on the World Map and player indicators). All distances in the game are indicated as "meters" or "XXXXm" to inform you of how far you are from specific points, including your claimed bed.

	To access your [[Dragonwilds:Map\|World Map]], use the (default: M) key. This will show you all of the locations you have discovered while leaving the rest covered in grey fog.		To access your [[Dragonwilds:Map\|World Map]], use the (default: M) key or (default: view) button. This will show you all of the locations you have discovered while leaving the rest covered in grey fog.

	In order to travel fast throughout the continent, even access newly discovered regions, players must unlock the building recipe for [[Dragonwilds:Lodestone\|lodestones]]. To unlock this recipe, players must first acquire a [[Dragonwilds:Vault Core\|vault core]] in a vault.		In order to travel fast throughout the continent, even access newly discovered regions, players must unlock the building recipe for [[Dragonwilds:Lodestone\|lodestones]]. To unlock this recipe, players must first acquire a [[Dragonwilds:Vault Core\|vault core]] in a vault.
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	=== Quests ===		=== Quests ===
	~~There are~~ [[Dragonwilds:~~quests~~]] you ~~can complete in~~ the game, like ''First Steps'' and ''Dragon Slayer'', that help you adventure deeper into the continent of Ashenfall or unlock special mechanics like ''[[Dragonwilds:The Wild Hunt]]''. There are '''three''' types of quests that can be completed in the game: '''Primary''', '''Secondary''', and '''Tertiary'''. Both Primary and Secondary quests offer tutorials (ex: ''First Steps'' and ''[[Dragonwilds:Shrimp Catcher]]'', respectively), but Tertiary quests can only be completed ''during'' Primary quests. The only quest, prior to the full release, to feature Tertiary quests was [[Dragonwilds:Icthlarin's Little Helper]].		[[Dragonwilds:Quests]] can help you understand the game's story and explore, like ''First Steps'' and ''Dragon Slayer'', that help you adventure deeper into the continent of Ashenfall or unlock special mechanics like ''[[Dragonwilds:The Wild Hunt]]''. There are '''three''' types of quests that can be completed in the game: '''Primary''', '''Secondary''', and '''Tertiary'''. Both Primary and Secondary quests offer tutorials (ex: ''First Steps'' and ''[[Dragonwilds:Shrimp Catcher]]'', respectively), but Tertiary quests can only be completed ''during'' Primary quests. The only quest, prior to the full release, to feature Tertiary quests was [[Dragonwilds:Icthlarin's Little Helper]].
			[[File:Imaru drinking from the river of souls.png\|center\|frameless\|width=658x658]]

			=== Lore Scraps ===
			[[Dragonwilds:Lore Scraps]] help you understand and learn Ashenfall's history, as well as Gielinors. These scraps can be found in the [[Dragonwilds:Journal]] interface, where you can read all the items and lore scraps you find.

	=== Skills ===		=== Skills ===
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	Going through the tutorial will end up giving players their own weapons and starter tools made from loose stones and teach them what they must do. In Brynmoor, the starting region, players can only acquire up to power level 2 gear before needing to head northward towards Ghornfell and unlocking bronze and iron (power level 3 and 4, respectively) gear. Players who greatly explore the continent of Ashenfall will also come across [[Dragonwilds:Sanguine Urn\|sanguine urns]], which can be interacted with to increase the player's total health pool by 10 points. While exploring the continent, you will learn over time the stories that take place here, or if you like skipping dialogue, all the various monsters Ashenfall has to offer.		Going through the tutorial will end up giving players their own weapons and starter tools made from loose stones and teach them what they must do. In Brynmoor, the starting region, players can only acquire up to power level 2 gear before needing to head northward towards Ghornfell and unlocking bronze and iron (power level 3 and 4, respectively) gear. Players who greatly explore the continent of Ashenfall will also come across [[Dragonwilds:Sanguine Urn\|sanguine urns]], which can be interacted with to increase the player's total health pool by 10 points. While exploring the continent, you will learn over time the stories that take place here, or if you like skipping dialogue, all the various monsters Ashenfall has to offer.

			== Combat ==
			Ashenfall is full of creatures, some hostile, others friendly. From [[Dragonwilds:kebbit]] to [[Dragonwilds:Dragon\|dragons]], killing monsters provides [[Dragonwilds:combat]] [[Dragonwilds:experience]] and useful loots. Certain monsters has a [[Dragonwilds:power level]] tied to the [[Dragonwilds:Ashenfall\|region]] they are in. For example; [[Dragonwilds:Ghornfell]] is a power level 3 - 4 region, where monsters, such as the [[Dragonwilds:garou]] have a power level of 3 or 4. Here, you also have your own power level that greatly depends on the [[Dragonwilds:armour]] you are wearing. During and after the tutorial, your character will start off with power level 0 armour, and power level 1 weapons, like the [[Dragonwilds:Adventurer's Tunic]] and [[Dragonwilds:Stone Club]] respectively.

			Killing monsters will level up the specific combat skill you used to kill, which is [[Dragonwilds:Attack]], [[Dragonwilds:Magic]] and [[Dragonwilds:Ranged]]. Here, the combat system relies on your movement (default: W,A,S,D) keys or joystick (if using control), your primary action (default: primary left button) mouse or controller (default: RT) button, secondary action (default: secondary right button) mouse or controller (default: LT) button and evade (default: CTRL) key or controller (default: B) button.

	== Staying safe ==		== Staying safe ==
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	* Use totems to protect your builds.		* Use totems to protect your builds.
	* Set up passwords for your server if you want only trusted friends online.		* Set up passwords for your server if you want only trusted friends online.
			* Make sure Gravestone protection is enabled, which will prevent players from looting it.
			* Be cautious of trading in another world, be sure you are certain that the player you are exchanging items with can be trusted.

			== What's next ==
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			Now that you have the basics down, here are some next steps to enhance your RuneScape: Dragonwilds experience:

			* Set a goal, decide what you want to achieve, whether it is completing the first [[Dragonwilds:Saga]], building a structure or town, or gathering all the [[Dragonwilds:Vestige\|vestiges]].
			* Complete quests to explore new areas within Ashenfall, level up your skills to better gather resources!
			* Experiment with the game, see how the game function with different methods of builds, travel or playstyle!
			* Stay updated by keeping an eye on official RuneScape: Dragonwilds updates, patch notes, and announcements!
			* Most importantly, have fun! RuneScape as a whole is about enjoying yourself, whether it be the survival game RuneScape: Dragonwilds, it's MMO precursors - ''{{RSL\|RuneScape}}'' or {{OSL\|Old School RuneScape}}!

	== Conclusion ==		== Conclusion ==
	There is so much to explore in Ashenfall, from quests to skilling and ~~trading~~. Set goals, whack a few goblins if you can, and enjoy the tales to come. Remember to follow the rules of the game and respect other players. See you in Ashenfall!		There is so much to explore in Ashenfall, from quests to skilling and combat. Set goals, whack a few goblins if you can, and enjoy the tales to come. Remember to follow the rules of the game and respect other players. See you in Ashenfall and Happy scaping!

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New to ''[[RuneScape: Dragonwilds]]''? This guide explains the basics of how to play, what you can do in the continent of Ashenfall, and how to become a powerful adventurer.

== Getting started ==
To begin your adventure in Ashenfall, you must first purchase the game from your preferred platform. Here is a list of places where you can buy the game:
{| class="wikitable"
!PC/Desktop
!Console
|-
|Jagex Launcher
|[https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/runescape-dragonwilds/9p402rwr63h4 Xbox Store]
|-
|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1374490/RuneScape_Dragonwilds/ Steam]
|[https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10017405/ Playstation Store]
|-
|[https://store.epicgames.com/p/runescape-dragonwilds-3a24c7 Epic Games Store]
|[https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/RuneScape-Dragonwilds-3110764.html Nintendo eShop]
|-
! colspan="2" |Also available on...
|-
|Xbox Game Pass
(Premium and Ultimate)
|Playstation Plus
(Plus Extra and Premium)
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> ''All links, unless otherwise specified, automatically link to the UK storefronts.''

Once you have purchased the game, launch the game open and you'll be able to create your character, create a new world save, and modify settings. To create a character, go to "Characters" and go through the character creation. You'll be able to modify appearances, name your character, and decide what type of character they will be. Currently, there are only three character types you can make: '''Standard''', '''Creative''', and '''Custom'''.

When you start on a new character on either a new or old world save, you'll automatically begin the tutorial quest [[Dragonwilds:First Steps|''First Steps'']]. Go through the tutorial to learn the basics of the game. Once you complete the tutorial, you will then be able to start the first [[Dragonwilds:Quests|primary quest]] [[Dragonwilds:Dragon Slayer|''Dragon Slayer'']].

== The basics ==
''RuneScape: Dragonwilds'' or "RSDW" is a game built on Unreal Engine 5 developed by Epic Games. Unlike its older predecessors, who use a custom game engine, this game uses real-time mechanics to run everything. Every in-game day is roughly 24 minutes with a majority of that time (~19 minutes) being daytime. Actions in the game take different lengths of time to accomplish. For instance, freshly cut trees (if the stump remains) take roughly three in-game days (~72 minutes) to respawn.

To navigate the continent, there is a [[Dragonwilds:compass]] in the top-middle section of your HUD/UI. This will show you nearby [[Dragonwilds:Dragonkin Vault|dragonkin vaults]], [[Dragonwilds:Kebbit Burrow|kebbit burrows]], claimed beds, and player markers (both placed on the World Map and player indicators). All distances in the game are indicated as "meters" or "XXXXm" to inform you of how far you are from specific points, including your claimed bed.

To access your [[Dragonwilds:Map|World Map]], use the (default: M) key. This will show you all of the locations you have discovered while leaving the rest covered in grey fog.

In order to travel fast throughout the continent, even access newly discovered regions, players must unlock the building recipe for [[Dragonwilds:Lodestone|lodestones]]. To unlock this recipe, players must first acquire a [[Dragonwilds:Vault Core|vault core]] in a vault.

== Starting out ==
After creating your first character and world, you will appear inside of a ruined temple in the temple woods sub-region of [[Dragonwilds:Brynmoor]]. The [[Dragonwilds:Lodestone (Inactive)|lodestone]] behind you is inactive until you either place your first lodestone or discover another lodestone. Aside from you in this temple, there is one other person there: the [[Dragonwilds:Wise Old Man]]. Speak to him to continue the tutorial quest or skip it entirely and meet him in the nearby [[Dragonwilds:Bramblemead Village]]. ''It is highly recommended for first-time players of this game to continue the tutorial instead of skipping it as it will help you get used to the game mechanics.''

For combat, there are small kebbits, swift deer, violent goblins, and beefy cows in this region that you can kill. For skilling, interact with special hotspots (Fishing/Agility), build plots (Farming), or chop trees (Woodcutting) to gain experience.

=== Quests ===
There are [[Dragonwilds:quests]] you can complete in the game, like ''First Steps'' and ''Dragon Slayer'', that help you adventure deeper into the continent of Ashenfall or unlock special mechanics like ''[[Dragonwilds:The Wild Hunt]]''. There are '''three''' types of quests that can be completed in the game: '''Primary''', '''Secondary''', and '''Tertiary'''. Both Primary and Secondary quests offer tutorials (ex: ''First Steps'' and ''[[Dragonwilds:Shrimp Catcher]]'', respectively), but Tertiary quests can only be completed ''during'' Primary quests. The only quest, prior to the full release, to feature Tertiary quests was [[Dragonwilds:Icthlarin's Little Helper]].

=== Skills ===
[[Dragonwilds:Skills]] are essential in the game as they give the character passive [[Dragonwilds:Perks|buffs]] (ex: less stamina used during sprinting), unlock skill-specific recipes (ex: angler's hat), or enable usage of powerful skill spells (ex: [[Dragonwilds:windstep]]). While skills do not actively allow you to gain access to specific regions of the game (like Fellhollow), they ''do'' allow you to access fast travel outside of lodestones.

=== Exploration ===
It is important to note that ''exploration'' is key. Players will start off with the basic [[Dragonwilds:Adventurer's Tunic|adventurer's tunic]] and [[Dragonwilds:Adventurer's Leggings|adventurer's leggings]] as their armour and a simple [[Dragonwilds:torch]] as their off-hand.

Going through the tutorial will end up giving players their own weapons and starter tools made from loose stones and teach them what they must do. In Brynmoor, the starting region, players can only acquire up to power level 2 gear before needing to head northward towards Ghornfell and unlocking bronze and iron (power level 3 and 4, respectively) gear. Players who greatly explore the continent of Ashenfall will also come across [[Dragonwilds:Sanguine Urn|sanguine urns]], which can be interacted with to increase the player's total health pool by 10 points. While exploring the continent, you will learn over time the stories that take place here, or if you like skipping dialogue, all the various monsters Ashenfall has to offer.

== Staying safe ==
This game, while not purely multiplayer like its predecessors, ''does'' allow multiple players (up to either 4 or 6 players) to play the same world. Players can open up servers to the public and some who join may not be completely good actors, so here's some tips to help you stay safe:

* Enable locked/private chests.
* Use totems to protect your builds.
* Set up passwords for your server if you want only trusted friends online.

== Conclusion ==
There is so much to explore in Ashenfall, from quests to skilling and trading. Set goals, whack a few goblins if you can, and enjoy the tales to come. Remember to follow the rules of the game and respect other players. See you in Ashenfall!