Runescape Dragonwilds: All Skills Explained

Here is a list of all the skills you can unlock for each path in Runescape Dragonwilds and what they do in the game.

Runescape Dragonwilds: All Skills Explained
Here is a list of all skills for each path in Runescape Dragonwilds. (Source: Jagex Ltd.)

Runescape Dragonwilds is an open-world survival crafting game with RPG mechanics, where you can upgrade skills. These skills can be handy in various gameplay mechanics like combat, crafting, and farming. 

Knowing which aspects of gameplay you want to specialize in is important. This is even more important in multiplayer, where you and your friends can assign roles. This can help you survive tremendously, considering you will also have to deal with dragons that are out to kill you.

This guide will list all the skills you can unlock in Runescape Dragonwilds and what they do in the game.

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List of All Runescape Dragonwilds Skills

Despite the game showing you can level up to 99, there isn’t much to gain after passing level 40. Each level achieved unlocks small buffs like reducing the stamina cost of a specific activity or increasing the chance of getting higher quality materials. However, leveling up a path also comes with skills that you can unlock.

Woodcutting Path

Every level of the Woodcutting Path grants a -1% Woodcutting Stamina Cost. Here are the unlockable skills:

Skill NameLevel RequirementDescription
Overhead ChopLevel 4You can now perform an overhead chop, which deals greater damage against fallen logs but very little damage against trees.
Axtral ProjectionLevel 11Calls an astral axe that instantly chops through trees.
Bird NestsLevel 16Bird nests can now drop from felling trees, containing useful items.
Chop Thorny VinesLevel 20Allows you to cut down thorny vines with a hatchet, granting access to hidden or blocked areas.
SplinterLevel 27A high-powered spell that splits downed trees into wood logs.
Lumber StorageLevel 40Unlocks the option to build a lumber storage. It’s a good storage for logs and planks.

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Mining Path

With each level in the Mining Path, you get a +1% Mining Critical Hit Chance. Below are the unlockable skills:

Skill NameLevel RequirementDescription
Lift With Your HipsLevel 5The weight of raw stone, clay, and sand is lowered by 25%.
RocksplosionLevel 11Summon an explosion to shatter stone boulders and ore.
Gem ProspectorLevel 16Mining ore occasionally yields rare gemstones.
Mine Crumbled WallsLevel 20Grants the ability to knock down crumbled walls with a pickaxe, unlocking hidden or blocked areas.
Detect Ore and ClayLevel 24Call on the Stone Spirits’ power to lead you to the closest ore and clay stones.
Not-so-Heavy MetalLevel 36Metal ores weigh less by 25%.

Artisan Path

The Artisan Path grants a -1% Durability Loss on equipment with each level. Below are the unlockable skills:

Skill NameLevel RequirementDescription
Bark to BonesLevel 11Transmute a tree into a pile of bones using alchemy.
SuperheatLevel 20Cast on fire-based stations to energize them and increase their processing speed for a limited time.
Magical MendingLevel 27Drop your objects down and repair them instantly with the power of nature.
Decorated AdventurerLevel 40Allows you to craft an armor mannequin that you can use to mount a full set of armor.

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Cooking Path

With each level, the Cooking Path grants a +1% Delicious Food Chance at the cooking range. Here are the unlockable skills:

Skill NameLevel RequirementDescription
Fancy CookwareLevel 11Allows you to craft the furniture piece Pan Rack.
Internal AlchemyLevel 20Resets any active food and drink buffs.
Bones to PeachesLevel 27Transmute bones into consumable fresh peaches.
Yes, Chef!Level 40Unlocks recipe for the Chef’s Hat that you can craft at the crafting station.

Attack Path

Each level in the Attack Path grants a -1% Attack Stamina Cost. The unlockable skills are as follows:

Skill NameLevel RequirementDescription
ParryLevel 5Parry attacks at the right moment to stagger enemies and deal more damage.
Melee Weapon Special ActionsLevel 8Unlocks special melee weapon actions.
Tempest ShieldLevel 11Summon an air magic shield that blocks all damage when blocking for a short time, causing a strong burst when the spell ends.
Weapon ExpertiseLevel 16Unlocks extra attacks for all melee weapons.
Enchant Weapon FireLevel 20Enchant your melee weapon with fire. Immolate enemies on critical hits.
AdaptabilityLevel 23Evading or blocking no longer stops combos when fighting with a melee weapon.
Weapon RackLevel 27Unlocks the option to craft a weapon rack to hang your weapons.
Enchant Weapon AirLevel 30Enchant your melee weapon with the power of air. Speeds up your melee weapon’s attack speed.
Lesser Potion of AttackLevel 34Unlocks the recipe for Lesser Potion of Attack at the brewing cauldron.
Training DummyLevel 37Unlocks the ability to construct a training dummy to practice your melee weapons on.
WhetstoneLevel 40Allows you to make a whetstone at the crafting table, which can be used to sharpen melee weapons for more damage.

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Construction Path

Currently, there are no level benefits in the Construction Path. However, it does have the following unlockable skills:

Skill NameLevel RequirementDescription
Middle GroundLevel 3Unlocks medium building pieces.
Fine DetailsLevel 5Unlocks small building pieces.
Sacred GeometryLevel 8Unlocks triangular building pieces.
Eye of OculusLevel 11Be the mystical Eye of Oculus and construct buildings with greater ease and a completely different viewpoint.
Creature ComfortsLevel 16Unlocks various furniture and decorations.
OakLevel 18Unlocks more building pieces.
Summon ShelterLevel 20Summons a shelter you can use temporarily.
Personal ChestLevel 40Allows you to open your personal storage chest anywhere.

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Runecrafting Path

Similar to the Construction Path, there are no level-up bonuses for the Runecrafting Path. However, below are the unlockable skills:

Skill NameLevel RequirementDescription
WindstepLevel 8Harness the power of Air Magic to jump higher and hover down slowly.
Earth RunesLevel 11Unlocks recipe for Earth Runes at the Rune Altar.
Fire RunesLevel 13Unlocks recipe for Fire Runes at the Rune Altar.
Law RunesLevel 16Unlocks recipe for Law Runes at the Rune Altar.
Nature RunesLevel 18Unlocks recipe for Nature Runes at the Rune Altar.
Fire SpiritLevel 20Summons a fire spirit that can illuminate areas.
Essential StrengthLevel 27Rune essence weight is reduced by 50%.

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