Quest Overview {#quest-overview}
Highlighting the Problem is a secondary quest in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, released on April 15, 2025. This quest guides players through exploring the Runecrafting Guild to uncover the means of crafting a powerful magical weapon. It involves interacting with ancient statues, navigating dangerous vaults, and utilizing specific skills to complete its objectives. Upon completion, players will gain the knowledge to create the Staff of Light, a Masterwork weapon. The quest requires good armor and weapons, along with health potions, as players will encounter multiple goblins and other enemies. The āFirst Stepsā quest is a prerequisite for Highlighting the Problem.
Starting the Quest {#starting-the-quest}
To begin Highlighting the Problem, players must interact with a wizard statue located within the Runecrafting Guild. This guild is situated in Bramblemead Valley, specifically on the cliffs directly north of the Temple Woods. The statue is found on the left side of the building.
Upon interacting with the wizard statue, it will prompt the player for a password. Players will be presented with three choices; however, all of these initial options are incorrect. Selecting any of them will formally initiate the Highlighting the Problem secondary quest. Alternatively, players can proceed directly to the vault below the courtyard to discover the correct password, effectively starting the quest with its first objective partially completed.
Finding the Statue Password {#finding-the-statue-password}
The correct password for the wizard statue is āPthentorokā and can be found within the Thishepen Kara vault. This vault is located at the base of the cliff near the Runecrafting Guild, accessible by jumping down to a lower platform from the cliff edge east of the statue. The vault entrance is directly southeast of the courtyard, by a visible lake on the map.
The vault contains traps and guardian sentinels, so bringing recovery items and a ranged weapon like a bow is recommended.
Hereās a detailed path through the vault:
- Upon entering, proceed to the first room and turn left.
- Navigate through flaming arrow traps into the room on your right.
- Ahead, youāll encounter more flaming arrow traps and spike traps, along with a guardian that can launch projectiles. Players can either engage in close combat after passing the traps or use a bow to snipe the guardian from a distance. Continue north to the next room, which contains additional vault guardians.
- After clearing the area, pass through the doorway in the northeast until you reach a room populated by giant rats.
- In this room, locate an elevated path to the southwest. This path requires the use of the Windstep spell to reach. Windstep is unlocked upon reaching Runecrafting Skill level 8.
- At the end of this elevated path, tucked away, is a glowing blue statue. Interacting with this statue will reveal the password: Pthentorok.
Players can choose to explore the rest of the vault for additional loot after obtaining the password or backtrack to the entrance to exit. Once the password is acquired, return to the wizard statue and provide the correct password. A Mysterious Voice will then speak to the player and provide a Mysterious Orb (Uncharged).
Charging the Mysterious Orb {#charging-the-mysterious-orb}
After receiving the Mysterious Orb (Uncharged), the next objective is to charge it. This requires interacting with three distinct pedestals located on the towers surrounding the main tower of the Runecrafting Guild.
To reach these pedestals, players must utilize the Windstep spell to ascend to the top of the towers. Environmental features such as rubble and other scenery can be used to aid in reaching these elevated positions. The first pedestal is situated directly in front of the wizard statue, on a roof.
Once all three pedestals have been interacted with, the orb will transform into the Mysterious Orb (Charged). With the orb charged, return to the initial wizard statue to complete the quest.
Rewards {#rewards}
Upon successfully completing Highlighting the Problem, players will receive the recipe for the Staff of Light. This recipe allows players to craft the Staff of Light, which is identified as a Masterwork weapon.
FAQ {#faq}
Where does Highlighting the Problem start? Highlighting the Problem starts by interacting with a wizard statue in the Runecrafting Guild, located in Bramblemead Valley, on the cliffs north of Temple Woods.
What is the password for the wizard statue? The password for the wizard statue is āPthentorokā.
How do I find the password for the wizard statue? The password is found in the Thishepen Kara vault, located at the base of the cliff near the Runecrafting Guild. Itās on a glowing blue statue on an elevated path in a room with giant rats, accessible via Windstep.
What skill is required to reach the password and charge the orb? The Windstep spell is required, which is unlocked at Runecrafting Skill level 8.
What are the rewards for completing Highlighting the Problem? The primary reward for completing Highlighting the Problem is the recipe for the Staff of Light.
Are there any quest requirements for Highlighting the Problem? Yes, the āFirst Stepsā quest is a prerequisite for Highlighting the Problem.
What items are recommended for this quest? Good armor, weapons, and health potions are recommended due to enemies like goblins and vault guardians. A bow and arrows are also useful for ranged combat in the vault.