It’s official: RuneScape characters are now part-time vault hunters! As you adventure through the land of Ashenfall, gathering resources and progressing along the RuneScape Dragonwilds questline, you’ll come across vital crafting materials: Vault Shards and Cores. These treasures can be collected during your explorations, even if you’re unsure how to utilize them just yet.
This raises an important question: what exactly are these mysterious items? Are they rare resources meant for emergency storage, or should they be utilized immediately? In this guide, we will uncover the ins and outs of finding Vault Shards and Cores in RuneScape Dragonwilds and explain their practical applications.
How to Locate Vault Shards and Cores in RuneScape Dragonwilds
Your journey to acquiring Vault Shards and Cores begins with diving into an available vault. Each region of Ashenfall features its own vault. You’ll gain Vault Shards by defeating dungeon guardians and obtain Cores upon completing each vault.
Once inside a vault, you’ll experience branching paths, various challenges, and powerful Vault Guardians to defeat. These formidable elementals roam the dungeon and guard pivotal points. Overcoming a Vault Guardian rewards you with a collection of Vault Shards, as well as Rune Essence and stone.
Additionally, you can discover Vault Shards by opening treasure chests scattered throughout the dungeons. As you navigate the vaults, you may find chests filled with crafting blueprints and assorted materials, some of which may contain Vault Shards. While not guaranteed in each chest, most dungeons usually include at least one offering a handful of these coveted shards.
At the conclusion of every vault, players face multiple Vault Guardians, along with a Vault Core resting atop a pedestal. You have a choice: either quickly grab the core and escape, or defeat all the guardians before claiming your prize. Be mindful that dying inside a vault will teleport you to your home bed, leaving your items in a Gravestone outside the dungeon. Consider your combat prowess carefully, as you may decide to conquer the guardians before taking the Vault Core.
Utilizing Vault Shards and Cores in RuneScape Dragonwilds
Vault Shards and Cores serve distinct purposes within the game. Cores are necessary for constructing Lodestones, which enable fast travel across the map, provided you have at least one other location activated. Meanwhile, Vault Shards are crucial for building resources, especially when crafting a Furnace for smelting ores.
Lodestone Construction Recipe
To construct a Lodestone, you’ll need the following resources:
- Stone (32)
- Rune Essence (20)
- Vault Core (1)
Among these materials, Vault Cores are the most challenging to acquire. Stone and Rune Essence are readily available during early-game quests, with Rune Essence appearing often in dungeons.
Furnace Construction Recipe
Creating a Furnace is a more complex endeavor. The materials required are as follows:
- Stone (24)
- Clay (8)
- Charcoal (4)
- Fire Rune (10)
- Vault Shard (8)
While stone is easy to gather, clay can only be found in the Whispering Swamp, and charcoal must be crafted using a Kiln. Fire Runes can be a bit tricky to obtain at first; you’ll need level 13 Runecrafting to create them at a Rune Altar or good fortune when collecting goblin pouches to find them. If you don’t yet have sufficient Runecrafting skill, gather extra Air and Astral Runes until you reach the level or challenge goblins for their pouches.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Vault Shards and Cores in RuneScape
What are Vault Shards used for in RuneScape?
Vault Shards are primarily used for crafting building components like Furnaces and are essential in certain construction recipes.
How do I get Vault Cores in RuneScape?
Vault Cores can be obtained by completing vault dungeons after defeating their guardians at the end of each vault.
Are Vault Shards and Cores stackable?
Yes, both Vault Shards and Vault Cores can be stacked in your inventory, allowing you to carry multiple units efficiently.
Can I trade Vault Shards and Cores?
No, Vault Shards and Cores are bind-on-pickup items in RuneScape Dragonwilds and cannot be traded with other players.
How many Vault Shards do I need to build a Furnace?
To construct a Furnace, you will require 8 Vault Shards, in addition to other materials.