How to make a bow in RuneScape Dragonwilds?

Crafting a bow in RuneScape Dragonwilds isn’t hard, but it can feel like a maze if you don’t know where to start. In Dragonwilds, you’ll eventually hit a point in the questline where the wise old man asks for antlers. You can try going after deer with a sword, but a bow makes the job ten times easier. Here’s exactly how to get one.
What You NeedTo make a bow in Dragonwilds, you’ll need two things:

A spinning wheel (to make thread)

A crafting table (to assemble the bow)

Once you’re set up, it’s just about gathering the right materials and putting them together.


Step 1: Build a Spinning WheelBefore you can make a bow, you need coarse thread—and for that, you need a spinning wheel.
What You’ll Need:

• 12x Ash Logs
• 4x Flax
• 2x Stone

Where to find them:

• Ash Logs: Chop down ash trees, commonly found near Bramblemead’s edge.
• Flax: Look for small blue plants scattered across grassy areas.
• Stone: Mine near rocky outcrops or pick up loose ones on paths.

Once you’ve gathered everything, build the spinning wheel under shelter. Feed it flax to produce coarse thread. You’ll need at least 3 threads for your bow, so keep it running!
Step 2: Make Coarse ThreadWith the wheel built, feed it flax or animal fleece. Wait a bit, and boom—coarse thread pops out. You’ll unlock new gear recipes, including the bow, the moment you collect your first thread.
Step 3: Craft Your BowNow head to the crafting table. For your first bow, you’ll want to make an Ash Shortbow. It's reliable and fast to make.

Required materials:

• 12 Ash Logs
• 3 Coarse Threads

Make sure you’ve stocked up on logs from earlier, and spin enough thread before you get here. That’s it—you’ve got your bow.


Step 4: Don’t Forget the ArrowsA bow without arrows is just fancy firewood. You’ll need Fang Arrows to start dealing damage.

Here’s what you need for one batch:

• 1 Ash Log
• 1 Small Animal Fang
• 1 Feather

Where to get materials:

• Fangs: Hunt giant rats.
• Feathers: Chickens are your best bet.

You’ll get multiple arrows per craft, so you only need to repeat this step a few times to be battle-ready.
Final ThoughtsCrafting a bow in RuneScape Dragonwilds might seem like a side quest, but it’s actually a major power-up. With a little gathering, a quick setup, and some smart hunting, you’ll be ranged-ready in no time. Now go chase those deer. You've got a bow to test.