Rune Mysteries
Learn the basics of crafting runes.
How to Start Rune Mysteries
To start Rune Mysteries in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, follow the first objective below — the in-game quest journal tracks every step from there.
Speak to the Wise Old Man in the temple.
The mini-map marks 5 quest-related points for Rune Mysteries. Click through to the interactive map for exact positions.- Wise Old Man — quest giver (5 known locations; he can be found at any of them)
Rune Mysteries Walkthrough — All Steps
Complete these 3 objectives in order to finish Rune Mysteries:
- 1Speak to the Wise Old Man in the temple.
- 2Mine rune essence, build a rune altar and craft some air runes.
- 3Speak to the Wise Old Man in the temple.
Side Quests Questline: All Quests in Order
Rune Mysteries is part 8 of 9 in this questline. Play them in order for the full story:
- 1Dog Days
- 2First StepsMain quest
- 3First StepsMain quest
- 4Goblin Diplomacy
- 5Granite Mauled
- 6RatcatcherMain quest
- 7Right Tool for the JobMain quest
- 8Rune Mysteries You are hereMain quest
- 9Seeking ShelterMain quest
Rune Mysteries is a main quest in RuneScape: Dragonwilds with 3 objectives to complete. It is quest 8 of 9 in its questline. You start it with this objective: Speak to the Wise Old Man in the temple.
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Rune Mysteries — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start Rune Mysteries in Dragonwilds?
Start Rune Mysteries with this objective: Speak to the Wise Old Man in the temple. The in-game journal then guides you through the remaining 2 steps.
How many steps does Rune Mysteries have?
Rune Mysteries has 3 objectives, listed in order in the walkthrough above.
Is Rune Mysteries a main quest?
Yes — Rune Mysteries is part of the main story of RuneScape: Dragonwilds.
What questline is Rune Mysteries part of?
Rune Mysteries is quest 8 of 9 in its questline — see the questline section for the full order.