The long-awaited RuneScape Dragonwilds v0.9 update has officially gone live, and it brings some of the biggest changes yet. From the introduction of the Ranged Skill to the launch of Creative Mode and early Controller Support, this patch sets the stage for the game’s upcoming full release.
This is likely the last major update before Dragonwilds exits Early Access, making it a milestone moment for players. Here’s a complete breakdown of everything included in update v0.9.
The Ranged Skill Arrives
Players can now finally train the Ranged Skill up to Level 50, unlocking a variety of new tools, spells, and combat mechanics:
- A full set of new bows, arrows, and bolts through the new fletching table.
- The Snare ability, later upgraded into Venomous Trapper, for disabling enemies.
- Hunter Sense, an ability that highlights nearby threats.
- Astral Magic bow enchantments, enabling arrows to pierce multiple targets.
- A new Archery Target buildable for practice.
- Introduction of 1-Handed Crossbows and a fresh lineup of bolts.
This update essentially redefines ranged combat, giving archers a powerful place in the game’s meta.
Creative Mode – Build and Relax
For players who prefer a more casual and creative experience, Creative Mode is now live.
- Create a new Creative Mode character to explore worlds dedicated to building and experimentation.
- Enjoy a chill, low-pressure experience without survival constraints.
- Perfect for players who want to focus on design and exploration.
Custom World Settings
With v0.9, you can now customize your gameplay experience like never before:
- Create a Custom World character to access advanced world options.
- Over 40 customizable settings, including damage, XP rates, thirst, hunger, and more.
- Tailor your experience to be as punishing or relaxed as you’d like.
Controller Support (Alpha)
Controller support is finally available in its Alpha state:
- Lock onto enemies, navigate menus, and test re-optimized input bindings.
- Functional keyboard rebinding now included.
- More polish and improvements are planned in upcoming patches.
New Multiplayer Protections
To improve co-op play, new protective systems have been added:
- Gravestone Protection: Stops others from looting your gravestone.
- Build Protection Totems: Place up to 8 totems to secure building areas.
- Chest Privacy: Lock chests by marking them “Private.”
Additional Quality-of-Life Changes
- Character slots increased from 4 to 8.
- Updated UI for Character and World Lists.
- Antipoison potions reworked: Now crafted with Marentill, and poison resistance stacks with Fungal Fortitude. Also grants immunity to swamp gas.
- Numerous fixes to animations, AI behavior, foliage clipping, and stability.
Known Issues in v0.9
As with most big updates, a few bugs remain:
- Controller Support is still rough around the edges.
- Some Custom World Setting values may display incorrectly.
- Weather states may desync between host and clients.
- Placing Protection Totems may cause temporary freezes.
- Unlock notifications may display incorrectly in Creative Mode.
The RuneScape Dragonwilds v0.9 update is easily the biggest step forward yet, delivering new combat mechanics, creative tools, and customization options. With the game’s full release (v1.0) just around the corner, players can expect even more polish and content soon.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to dive in, this is the perfect moment before Dragonwilds officially leaves Early Access.
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