RuneScape is a popular medieval fantasy MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) set in the fictional world of Gielinor. As an open world game, players have ample opportunities to engage in combat using ranged weapons like crossbows. This guide will provide an overview on crafting your own crossbow in RuneScape.
Getting Started with Crossbow Crafting
Before crafting a crossbow, you’ll need to train your Fletching and Crafting skills. Fletching allows you to create ranged weapons like bows and crossbow limbs, while Crafting lets you make items like crossbow stocks.
Here are some tips to get started:
- Achieve at least level 61 Fletching to craft yew crossbow limbs
- Get 46 Crafting to craft yew crossbow stocks
- Obtain a hammer to combine the limbs and stock into an unstrung crossbow
- Use a crossbow string on the unstrung crossbow to complete it
- Wield completed crossbows as early as level 50 Ranged
Higher Fletching and Crafting levels allow you to create crossbows from higher-tier materials like magic logs or dragonhide. But a yew crossbow is a good affordable option for mid-level players.
Top Crossbows to Craft in RuneScape
Here are some notable crossbows you can craft using the Fletching and Crafting skills:
Yew Crossbow
- Requires: 61 Fletching, 46 Crafting
- Stats: +78 Ranged Attack, +100 Ranged Strength
- Great mid-level option for Ranged training
Magic Crossbow
- Requires: 69 Fletching, 59 Crafting
- Stats: +84 Ranged Attack, +100 Ranged Strength
- Offers small stat increase over yew
Dragon Crossbow
- Requires: 93 Fletching, 94 Crafting
- Stats: +94 Ranged Attack, +122 Ranged Strength
- High-level crossbow ideal for PvM
Ascension Crossbow
- Requires: 90 Fletching, 90 Crafting
- Stats: +100 Ranged Attack, +122 Ranged Strength
- Drops from Legiones monsters after crafting
For high-level players with 90+ Fletching and Crafting, Ascension crossbows are best-in-slot for Ranged power. But the dragon crossbow is still very capable.
Tips for Training Fletching and Crafting
Here are some methods to quickly train up your Fletching and Crafting skills:
Fletching Training
- Cut and string yew or magic longbows
- Fletch headless arrows in batches
- Craft yew or magic shortbows
- Create yew or magic crossbow (u) stocks
Crafting Training
- Craft gold amulets or bracelets
- Cut gems and enchant jewelry for XP and profit
- Tan green dragonhide bought from the Grand Exchange
- Craft yew or magic crossbow (u) stocks
Working on Fletching and Crafting together allows you to make all crossbow parts yourself. But you can also buy incomplete crossbows and crossbow stocks from the Grand Exchange.
Money Making with Crossbow Fletching
Crafting your own crossbows can be very profitable due to the high demand and price of finished crossbows on the Grand Exchange. Here are some tips:
- Craft yew crossbows for a low-requirement money maker
- Magic crossbows offer a small profit increase over yew
- Dragon crossbows bring in over 1.5m GP each
- Ascension crossbows sell for a huge 60m+ GP profit
Even incomplete crossbow stocks and limbs sell for a high price, so crossbow fletching is a smart way to make some gold while training your skills.
Summary
Crafting your own crossbow in RuneScape is very rewarding. The Fletching and Crafting skills combine to let you create powerful ranged weapons tailored to your level. Follow this guide to train up your skills, craft top-tier crossbows, and potentially make some nice profits too.
