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In the expansive world of RuneScape Dragonwilds, players will discover a wealth of resources, among which Vault Cores stand out as particularly essential. These unique triangular stones are exclusive to the perilous Dragonkin Vaults and are vital for enabling fast travel across the game’s environments.
Players can secure Vault Cores early in their adventure, right after arriving on Ashenfall. By knowing the right locations, players can significantly enhance their navigation capabilities as they explore the expansive map.
Locating Vault Cores
Vault Cores are exclusively found in Dragonkin Vaults scattered throughout the Ashenfall region, with the first vault conveniently located near the starting point of the adventure.
Once players meet Doric in the Temple Woods, a dwarf who provides essential skills for survival and navigation, they should proceed along the main road to the East and take the right path at the fork. This will lead to the first Dragonkin Vault.
Inside the Vault, adventurers will face simple puzzles, traps, and dangers, including Giant Rats and Vault Guardians. Those unprepared for combat can evade enemies to quickly reach their first Vault Core at the end of the dungeon. For the more daring players, there is also the option to activate a lever that unlocks a boss room, potentially yielding a second Vault Core—though victory is not guaranteed.
If players perish, their grave will reappear outside the Vault, allowing them to retrieve their items and attempt the challenges again, providing ample opportunities to secure the resources they need.
Crafting Lodestones
Upon acquiring your first Vault Core, the crafting recipe for Lodestones becomes accessible. These valuable constructs can be placed almost anywhere in the overworld, allowing for rapid teleportation between each location. However, do note that certain limitations apply to where they can be positioned.
To craft a Lodestone, players will require the following materials:
- Stone x32
- Rune Essence x20
- Vault Core x1
Acquiring Additional Vault Cores
Currently, Dragonwilds features seven Dragonkin Vaults, each hosting additional Vault Cores. A map highlighting these locations is available for players, though they should prepare for tougher enemies in some areas.
Generally, as adventurers move further North in Ashenfall, they will encounter more challenging foes. The two Vaults located in Bramblemead, the starting zone of Dragonwilds, along with the one vault positioned on the Eastern boundary of the Whispering Swamp, will provide enough Vault Cores to assist players in their initial ventures.
In summary, while Vault Cores are critical for progression, players should also be aware of other valuable resources like Sandstone and Granite, which are essential for crafting powerful items such as the Abyssal Whip.
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