Sapphire is a pretty rare gem to mine inRuneScape Dragonwilds, which is why finding it can be a little bit tricky.
Here’s everything you need to know about finding and mining the blue gemstone in RuneScape Dragonwilds.
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How to get Sapphire in RuneScape Dragonwilds?
At the time of writing, or at least during early access, the best way to get Sapphire inRuneScape Dragonwildsis by mining Gold Ore Nodes. To unlock Sapphires, you also need to unlock the Gem Prospector at Mining level 16.
Sapphire is the secondary resource you can get from mining these deposits. What you need to do is head over to the Bloodblight Swamp (the bottom right part of Ashenfall) with at least a Bronze Pickaxe. If you have a better Pickaxe, you can mine it faster.
To craft a Bronze Pickaxe, you will need5x Bronze Bar,4x Oak Logs, and2x Leather.
Remember, Bloodblight Swamp is a toxic and poisonous place to explore, which is why you must carryWeak Antipoison PotionandBittercap Mushroomalong with you to counter the effects. It’s also one of the last areas to unlock in the game, making the Sapphire a late-game gemstone to find during early access.
The other way to get Sapphire is by using the Rocksplosion spell. This spell conjures a powerful blast to break apart stone boulders and ores and requires15x Earth Runesand5x Fire Runes.
What is Sapphire used for in RuneScape Dragonwilds?
Sapphire is one of the main ingredients in crafting theStaff of Light Legendary WeaponinRuneScape Dragonwilds.
Since the game is still in early access and Sapphire is a rare gemstone to find, its uses are limited at the time of writing. If the blue gemstone gains additional uses in future updates, we will add them to this section accordingly.
What other gemstones can you find in RuneScape Dragonwilds?
Apart from Sapphire, you can find three other gemstones:
Jade is mostly found in the northwestern part of the map, specifically in the Stormtouched Highlands, located west of the Fractured Plains. It’s also one of the rarer gems to mine in the game, which means you need to have a bit of luck to find them.
Opals, on the other hand, drop when you’re mining Tin or Copper ores. These ores are mostly found in the central part of Fractured Plains, but you may come across some towards the eastern borders as well.
Lastly, Red Topaz is also found in the Bloodblight Swamp, similar to Sapphire, and requires a Bronze Pickaxe for mining.
