RuneScape Dragonwilds features several quests and activities that will put the player's skills to the test. The Dragonkin Vaults are one of these activities, which are essentially mini-dungeons filled with traps, enemies, and a boss at the end. Every major region on the map has a Dragonkin Vault that has an abundance of resources, including Vault Cores and Shards that are required to craft high-level equipment in the game. So, here are the locations of all Dragonkin Vaults in RuneScape Dragonwilds.

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All Dragonkin Vault Locations in RuneScape Dragonwilds

All Dragonkin Vault Locations in RuneScape Dragonwilds

There are a total of eight Dragonkin Vaults, located in various regions on the RuneScape Dragonwilds map. While most of them can be spotted on the map, marked with a blue hexagon shape, some of them need to be discovered as part of the main or side quests from NPCs. So, let's check out the locations and rewards for all the Dragonkin Vaults in the game.

Region

Dragonkin Vault Location

Suggested Gear Level

Boss

Quest & Rewards

Temple Woods

Northern Temple Woods Vault

Level 2

Vault Archon

Southern Temple Woods Vault

Level 2

Vault Guardian Overlord

  • Three Vault Cores

Whispering Swamp

Whispering Swamp Vault in the East

Level 2

Rat King

Fractured Plains

Western Fractured Plains Vault

Level 3

Vault Archon

  • Three Vault Cores
  • Paladin Armor Set Recipe
  • Wild Scout's Shortbow Recipe

Northeastern Fractured Plains Vault

Level 4

Vault Overlord & Vault Archon

  • Two Vault Cores
  • Granite Maul Recipe

Velgar's Rise (Boss Fight Only)

Level 4

Dragon

  • Tome of The Dragonslayer
  • Dragonblight Shield
  • Dragon Visage

Stormtouched Highlands

Stormtouched Highlands Vault in the Northwest

Level 4

Vault Overlord

  • Three Vault Cores
  • Dragonkin Mage Armor Set Recipe
  • Dragonkin Dagger

Bloodblight Swamp

Bloodblight Swamp Vault in the South

Level 4

Plague King

  • Two Vault Cores
  • Wild Archer Armor Set Recipe

So, these are all the Dragonkin Vault locations players can complete in RuneScape Dragonwilds. These are the only places where players can get Vault Cores and Shards to craft high-tier equipment and Masterworks gear. Players can also wait two to three in-game days for the Dragonkin Vault resources to reset, so they can head back inside and farm Vault Cores and Shards again.

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April 15, 2025
Developer(s)
Jagex
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Online Co-Op
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Number of Players
1-4 players
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
Early Access Release
April 15, 2025
PC Release Date
April 15, 2025
Platform(s)
PC