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All Masterworks and How to Craft

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RuneScape Dragonwilds All Masterworks and How to Craft
Masterworks are unique weapons and shields obtained after completing a side quest or defeating a boss in RuneScape Dragonwilds. See how to unlock and craft all Masterworks in this guide.

All Masterworks and How to Craft

Masterwork Melee Weapons

Weapon Tier/Stats How to Get
Granite Maul (Masterwork) Tier: 3
Base Damage: 66-95
Attack Combo: 4
Block: 32.5
Craft using the Smithing Forge
Imbued Granite Maul Head x 1
Ornate Maul Handle x 1
Imbued Leather Wrappings x 1
Vault Shard x 8
Vault Core x 1

Learn recipe from quest: Granite Mauled
Abyssal Whip (Masterwork) Tier: 4
Base Damage: 49 - 86
Attack Combo: 5
Block: 5
Craft using the Smithing Forge
Abyssal Spine x 1
Hard Leather x 8
Ram Horns x 4
Vault Shard x 12
Vault Core x 1

Defeat Abyssal Demon to learn crafting recipe

Granite Maul and Abyssal Whip are two Masterwork melee weapons available to craft.

Granite Maul is a two-handed Tier 3 hammer that you can craft after learning its recipe from the Granite Mauled side quest.

The Abyssal Whip is the strongest one-handed melee weapon that you can use for the endgame. You can craft it after obtaining the Abyssal Spine from the Abyssal Demon.

Masterwork Shields

Armor Tier/Stats How to Get
Anti-Dragon Shield (Masterwork) Tier: 3
Melee Defense: 0
Ranged Defense: 0
Magic Defense: 0
Block: 39
Craft using the Smithing Forge
Hard Leather x4
Wild Anima x4
Vault Shard x8
Vault Core x1
Blightwood x12
Opal x4
Dragonblight Shield x1

Recipe Location: Whispering Swamp Vault
Dragonblight Shield (Masterwork) Tier: 4
Melee Defense: 0
Ranged Defense: 0
Magic Defense: 0
Block: 46
Craft using the Smithing Forge
Dragon Visage x1
Anti-Dragon Shield x1
Vault Shard x12
Vault Core x1

Defeat Velgar to unlock recipe

Anti-Dragon Shield and its upgraded counterpart, Dragonblight Shield, are two Masterwork shields available.

The Anti-Dragon Shield can be crafted after learning its recipe from the statue inside the Whispering Swamp Vault. The Dragonblight Shield, on the other hand, is only available after defeating Velgar in the main story.

Masterwork Ranged Weapons

Weapon Tier/Stats How to Get
Crystal Bow (Masterwork) Tier: 3
Damage Multiplier: 3.45 Arrow Damage
Craft using the Smithing Forge
Vault Shard x 8
Vault Core x 1
Anima-Infused Bark x 4
Bronze Bar x 4
Wool Thread From Fleece x 4
Opal x 18

Learn recipe from quest: Heartstrings

Crystal Bow is the only Masterwork ranged weapon available. Its special action allows you to shoot without using any arrows. You can obtain its recipe after completing the Heartstrings side quest.

Masterwork Magic Weapons

Weapon Tier/Stats How to Get
Staff of Light (Masterwork) Tier: 4
Damage Multiplier: 4.5 Rune Damage
Craft using the Smithing Forge
Blightwood x 16
Wild Anima x 8
Sapphire x 4
Vault Shard x 12
Vault Core x 1

Learn recipe from quest: Highlighting the Problem

Staff of Light is the only Masterwork magic weapon available and is the strongest battlestaff. You can obtain the recipe to craft it after completing the Highlighting the Problem side quest.

What are Masterworks?

Unique Weapons and Shields

Magic Masterwork Weapon
Masterworks are unique weapons and shields that you can obtain after completing a side quest or after defeating a powerful enemy, such as the Abyssal Demon.

All Masterworks are crafted using the Smithing Forge once you have learned their recipe.

RuneScape Dragonwilds Related Guides

Masterworks

All Masterworks and How to Craft

All Masterworks

Masterwork Melee Weapons
Abyssal Whip Granite Maul
Masterwork Shields
Anti-Dragon Shield Dragonblight Shield
Masterwork Ranged Weapons
Crystal Bow
Masterwork Magic Weapons
Staff of Light

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