In RuneScape: Dragonwilds, hard leather is a really challenging item to come by. It takes multiple build layers to create, and even then, there might not be enough available slots in the Tannery to work. Here’s a breakdown of the crafting steps necessary to make hard leather as well as some solutions when these processes prove difficult.
How to Craft Hard Leather in RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Hard Leather creation in the RuneScape: Dragonwilds game will require a Tanner’s Kit. The recipe indicates that a Tannery can be used; however, this might mislead players since the Tannery offers only one crafting slot, whereas Hard Leather uses up two. This introduces the Tanner’s Kit, which provides the additional space. After unlocking this layout, combine one Adhesive and two Leathers to create Hard Leather.
Adhesive is made using Swamp Tar, which you can collect in the Whispering Swamp. For Leather, just toss some animal hide scraps into the Tannery and let it process them. Once you’ve got both components, merge them to produce Hard Leather—a much tougher alternative to regular Leather that can be used to upgrade your equipment and boost your durability.
Tanner’s Kit Recipe and Unlock Requirements
If you’re unsure how to craft the Tanner’s Kit, here’s a breakdown of the materials you’ll need:
- 6 Bronze Bars
- 6 Coarse Thread
- 6 Adhesive
- 18 Ash Planks
Among these, Bronze Bar is the key component—it’s what actually unlocks the Tanner’s Kit recipe. Without it, even if you gather all the other materials, the recipe won’t show up in your crafting list. Additionally, you may need to reach a certain level in the Construction skill, which increases as you build different structures and items. Each of these materials ties into specific crafting stations, making the process a bit more complex.
How to Gather Materials for the Tanner’s Kit
To help you out, here’s a breakdown of the recipes needed, with the ingredients that unlock the Tanner’s Kit highlighted for clarity. Here’s how to obtain each one:
Bronze Bar: Made by combining Tin and Copper Ore at the Furnace. To build the Furnace, you’ll need 24 Stone, 8 Clay, 4 Charcoal, 10 Fire Runes, and 8 Vault Shards. Bronze Bars are especially important, as they unlock the Tanner’s Kit recipe.
Coarse Thread: Created from Coarse Animal Fur using the Spinning Wheel. Constructing the Spinning Wheel requires 12 Ash Logs, 4 Flax, and 2 Stone.
Adhesive: Crafted by refining Swamp Tar in the Kiln. Building the Kiln takes 8 Ash Logs, 20 Stone, 6 Clay, and 10 Fire Runes.
Ash Plank: Produced from Ash Logs at the Sawmill. To build the Sawmill, you’ll need 18 Ash Logs and 4 Bronze Bars.
Each crafting station is essential to the process, and you’ll need to build them before producing these resources. Be prepared for some resource hunting and construction along the way!
Obtaining Hard Leather: Key Steps and Challenges
Start by focusing on collecting Coarse Thread and Adhesive—these two materials are relatively easy to obtain early in the game. You can gather Coarse Thread by looting animals and find Adhesive in the Whispering Swamp. The real challenge begins with Bronze Bars and Ash Planks, which require you to explore more dangerous areas.
To unlock the Furnace needed for crafting Bronze Bars, you’ll have to collect Vault Shards from the Vaults—marked with blue icons on your map. These areas are heavily guarded, so be ready to face off against enemies to earn the shards.
Once you’ve done that, prepare for your next objective: mining Tin and Copper Ore from the perilous Fractured Plains. These ores are crucial not just for Bronze Bars but also for unlocking other builds like the Sawmill, Loom, and Smithing Forge. With your Bronze Bars crafted, you’ll be able to construct the Sawmill and finally produce the much-needed Ash Planks.
By this point, you’ve overcome some serious hurdles—so take a moment to appreciate the progress. With all the materials in place, you’re ready to craft Hard Leather and put your hard-earned resources to good use.
