Dragonwilds Quest Order for Maximum XP

Understanding Quest Types

In RuneScape: Dragonwilds, quests are categorized into two main types: Primary and Secondary. Primary Quests are central to the game’s narrative, guiding players through the main story and unlocking new regions. These quests must be completed in a specific sequence, as each subsequent Primary Quest requires the completion of the one before it. The game’s narrative will automatically progress with the next Primary Quest upon logging in after a major update, provided the previous Primary Quest has been finished.

Secondary Quests offer more personalized storylines and serve various purposes, such as introducing new game mechanics, granting access to new features, or providing recipes for special items that enhance combat. While not strictly linear like Primary Quests, some Secondary Quests are region-specific and can only be started after a new Primary Quest has begun or a previous one has been completed, such as finishing “Dragon Slayer” to unlock certain quests in “Withering Heights.” Understanding this distinction is crucial for planning your questing path to maximize experience gain and game progression.

Optimal Primary Quest Progression

The Primary Quests form the backbone of your adventure in Dragonwilds, and following their intended order is essential for story progression and unlocking new areas. Here’s the recommended sequence:

1. First Steps: This tutorial quest begins automatically when you create a new character in Temple Woods.
2. Getting Started: Speak to Doric just outside the Temple in Temple Woods.
3. Ratcatcher: Find Vannaka near the old windmill in Temple Woods.
4. Rune Mysteries: Talk to Zanik on the path leading to Bramblemead Valley.
5. Dragon Slayer: Located in Brynmoor/Ghornfell, speak to the Wise Old Man in Bramblemead Village. This quest involves reading a lore book at the goblin castle and finding Spitfoot in the Whispering Swamp Vault. Interacting with the Dragonkin Effigy in the boss room will provide the recipe for the Anti-Dragon Shield.
6. Withering Heights: This quest is in Fellhollow; speak to the Wise Old Man near Ashien’s Watch.
7. Black Knight’s Fortress: Found in Dowdun Reach, initiate this quest by speaking to Death in the Forgotten Temple.
8. Icthlarin’s Little Helper: To start this quest in Umbral Sands, interact with the Door to the Umbral Sands.

Each of these quests contributes significantly to your overall experience and advances the main storyline, making them a priority for efficient progression.

Integrating Secondary Quests for XP

While Primary Quests provide the main narrative, integrating Secondary Quests strategically can significantly boost your experience gains and unlock valuable mechanics. Many Secondary Quests become available as you progress through Primary Quests or enter new regions.

Here’s a suggested approach for incorporating Secondary Quests, grouped by region, to maximize your XP:

Tutorial/Brynmoor:

• Warding Off Danger: Speak to the Wise Old Man in Bramblemead Village.
• Growing Pains: This quest is started by the Shrimp Catcher.
• Restless Ghosts: Interact with the crumbling well in Bramblemead Village.
• Goblin Diplomacy: Speak to Zanik in Bramblemead Valley.
• Highlighting the Problem: Interact with the wizard statue in the Runecrafting Guild in Bramblemead Valley.

Ghornfell:

• Granite Mauled: Speak to Doric in the Fractured Plains.
• Heartstrings: Interact with the memorial on top of the hill in the Fractured Plains.
• Dog Days: Speak to Vannaka at the center of the Stormtouched Highlands.
• Cook’s Assistant: Speak with Slopfinger at the southern border between Stormtouched Highlands and Fractured Plains.
• Animal Magnetism: Speak to Manktongue at the southern border between Stormtouched Highlands and Fractured Plains.
• A Room With A Garou: Speak to Caratacus in the Fractured Plains.
• A Melody Remembered: Repair a broken music box found in a desk within the Stormtouched Highlands. This quest was added in update 0.11.2.

Fellhollow:

• Even More Restless Ghosts: Speak to Zanik in Fellhollow.
• The Wild Hunt: Speak to Vannaka in Bleaksfield Valley.
• Things That Go Boom In The Night: Details on starting this quest are not yet confirmed.
• Seeking Salvation: Speak to Doric east of the Lake of Lost Souls, inside a cave.
• Doric’s Quest: Details on starting this quest are not yet confirmed.
• Letters for the Dead: Speak to Postie Pete in the Forgotten Temple.
• What Remains is Written: Speak to Abraxus The Eternal in Coalridge Pass.
• Mirror, Mirror: Interact with the mirror west of the Guthix shrine near Emberwood.

Dowdun Reach:

• Biohazard: Attack and pick up the lootdrop of the Corrupted Raven in The Courtyard.
• Wanted!: Speak to Vannaka in The Courtyard.
• What’s Theirs is Mine!: Speak to Doric next to the Dreaming Stone in The Nexus.

Umbral Sands:

• Contact!: Speak to Avisk Crystal in Dunes of Uzzer.
• Brink Of Extinction: Speak to Zi at the Burning Spire, south of the Sinking Pyramid.
• Mapping The Sands II: Speak to Anamcara in Alcarrid Camp.

Prioritizing Secondary Quests within a region after completing its associated Primary Quest allows you to maximize experience gains while you are already present in the area, reducing travel time and making your progression more efficient.

FAQ

What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Quests? Primary Quests drive the main story of RuneScape: Dragonwilds, open up new areas, and must be completed in a specific linear order. Secondary Quests offer side stories, introduce new mechanics, or provide recipes for special items, and while some are region-locked, they are not strictly linear like Primary Quests.

Do I have to complete all Secondary Quests to progress the main story? No, only Primary Quests are required to progress the main story of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Secondary Quests are optional but highly recommended for additional experience, mechanics, and item recipes.

How do I know when a new Primary Quest is available? With each new major update, if you have completed the previous Primary Quest, the next Primary Quest will automatically start when you first log in.

Can I start region-specific Secondary Quests at any time? No, certain region-specific Secondary Quests can only be started once you have either begun a new Primary Quest or completed a previous one that unlocks that region. For example, finishing “Dragon Slayer” might be a prerequisite for some “Withering Heights” region quests.

Where can I find the starting locations for quests? The starting locations for quests vary. Primary Quests often begin automatically or by speaking to key NPCs like the Wise Old Man, Doric, or Vannaka. Secondary Quests can be initiated by speaking to various NPCs, interacting with specific objects, or even picking up loot drops, as detailed in the quest lists provided.