What is Dragon Tooth? {#what-is-dragon-tooth}
Dragon Tooth is a basic material item in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, first released on April 15, 2025. It is described as a piece of dragon tooth extracted from a dragon skull found in the Highlands. The item weighs 5.0 and has a stack limit of 25. Initially, upon its release, the item type was “Resource,” but it was later changed to “Basic Material” in an update on December 15, 2025 (version 0.10). The maximum stack limit was also increased from 1 to 25, and its weight was adjusted from 1.5 kg to 5.0 kg in a patch on June 17, 2025 (version 0.8.0).
This item is notable as one of the few items in the game that remains in a player’s inventory even after death. Its primary importance lies in its role as a component for crafting the Challenge Horn, which is essential for the Dragon Slayer quest.
How to Obtain Dragon Tooth {#how-to-obtain-dragon-tooth}
There are two primary methods to acquire Dragon Tooth in RuneScape: Dragonwilds:
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Mining Dragon Skulls: Players can mine teeth directly from the head of a dragon skull located in the Stormtouched Highlands. To successfully mine this item, an Iron Pickaxe is required. It’s recommended to craft an Iron Pickaxe before venturing into the Stormtouched Highlands, as it is the only tool capable of extracting the tooth from the skull. The Iron Pickaxe can be crafted using 6 Iron Bars, 4 Blightwood, and 2 Hard Leather. After being mined, dragon teeth respawn after two in-game days, provided the player is at least 100 meters away and no player-built objects are directly on the spawn area.
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Defeating Lesser Dragons: Beyond the Ghornfell region, Dragon Teeth can be obtained as a mob drop from defeating lesser dragon mini-bosses. Specific lesser dragons that drop Dragon Teeth include:
- Green Dragon: Drops 3-5 Dragon Teeth.
- Blue Dragon: Drops 3-5 Dragon Teeth.
- Blightscale: Drops 3-5 Dragon Teeth.
In all these cases, the drop of Dragon Teeth from these sources is always guaranteed.
Dragon Tooth Uses {#dragon-tooth-uses}
The Dragon Tooth is a vital crafting material with specific applications in RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Its primary uses are:
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Crafting the Challenge Horn: This is the most significant use of Dragon Tooth. The Challenge Horn is a quest item required for the Dragon Slayer quest. To craft a Challenge Horn, players need:
- 1 Dragon Tooth
- 1 Bloodwood Sap
- 5 Bronze Bars This crafting process takes place at a Smithing Anvil and grants 100 experience points in Smithing.
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Crafting a Lumberjack Potion: Dragon Tooth is also an ingredient for creating a Lumberjack Potion. This potion provides 0 experience points and requires:
- 1 Irit
- 1 Dragon Tooth
- 1 Glass Vessel The Lumberjack Potion is brewed at a Brewing Cauldron.
Currently, there are no confirmed weapons, armor, or cooked food items that can be crafted using Dragon Tooth.
Lore and History {#lore-and-history}
The Dragon Tooth carries a rich lore within RuneScape: Dragonwilds, detailed in an in-game journal entry. This text describes the Highlands of Ghornfell as the resting place of “titan wyrms,” once the proud and formidable forces of the dragonkin. These massive beasts were said to have wingspans that could obscure the sun and claws capable of demolishing fortresses.
Their demise came during a cataclysmic battle against a powerful mage who wielded lightning and summoned a terrible storm, a storm that, according to the journal, still rages to this day. While the wyrms are believed to be dead, only their bones remain. The teeth, in particular, are highly valued and are considered a crucial component in various dragonkin craftwork. The journal entry’s grammar was updated in a patch on June 17, 2025.
FAQ {#faq}
Where can I find Dragon Tooth? Dragon Tooth can be found by mining the dragon skull in the Stormtouched Highlands or by defeating lesser dragons like Green Dragons, Blue Dragons, and Blightscales outside of the Ghornfell region.
What tool do I need to mine Dragon Tooth? You need an Iron Pickaxe to mine Dragon Tooth from the dragon skull.
Does Dragon Tooth respawn after mining? Yes, Dragon Teeth mined from the dragon skull respawn after two in-game days, provided you are at least 100 meters away and no player-built objects are on the spawn area.
What is Dragon Tooth used for? Dragon Tooth is primarily used to craft the Challenge Horn, a key item for the Dragon Slayer quest, and also for crafting a Lumberjack Potion.
Is Dragon Tooth a guaranteed drop from lesser dragons? Yes, when defeating Green Dragons, Blue Dragons, or Blightscales, Dragon Teeth are always dropped in quantities of 3-5.
Is Dragon Tooth kept upon death? Yes, Dragon Tooth is one of the few items in RuneScape: Dragonwilds that remains in your inventory after death.