RuneScape: Dragonwilds Update 1.0.2 Brings Earth Magic, Penguin Hunting, and New Quests

Jagex has released RuneScape: Dragonwilds update 1.0.2, introducing Earth Magic as the fourth elemental magic type alongside Air, Fire, and Water. The update also brings Penguin Hunting to Ashenfall, with more than 200 Killer Gentoo Penguins scattered across the continent. Players can collect Penguin Coins to purchase exclusive cosmetics, equipment, and decorations. A new quest, A Reel Downer, also introduces additional fishing-related rewards, while a treasure hunt in Umbral Sands offers new building recipes.

The patch expands Postie Pete’s letter delivery activities into Dowdun Reach and Umbral Sands, adds fishing accessories, and addresses numerous gameplay and technical issues. Fixes cover multiplayer synchronisation, inventory management, crafting, dedicated servers, and console achievements. Jagex is also preparing a limited Public Test Realm for selected PC players to help identify issues in upcoming updates.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Update 1.0.2 Patch Notes

New Features: Earth Magic

• Added Earth Magic as the fourth elemental magic type, joining Air, Fire, and Water.
• Players can equip Earth Runes for Staves and Wands upon reaching level 14 Magic.
• Earth Magic attacks deal Blunt Damage, staggering enemies and interrupting their attacks.
• Earth Magic specialises in area-of-effect damage, allowing players to hit multiple enemies.
• The final attack in the Earth Staff combo damages enemies surrounding the target.
• Added an Earth Staff Special Attack that creates an earthquake with multiple aftershocks.

  • Charging the attack increases the affected area.
  • The earthquake continues affecting enemies after being cast, allowing players to reposition.
• Added the Armour of the Earth defensive effect.

  • Successful Earth Magic attacks generate defensive stacks.
  • Players can accumulate up to three stacks.
  • Stacks are consumed upon receiving the next incoming hit, reducing damage taken.
  • Additional successful attacks replenish defensive stacks.
• Players who reach level 60 Attack can enchant melee weapons with Earth Magic to generate Armour of the Earth stacks through melee attacks.

Penguin Hunting

• Added Killer Gentoo Penguins, also known as KGP agents, across Ashenfall.
• More than 200 penguins can be discovered throughout the continent.
• Up to three penguins can appear in each region at a time.
• Penguin spawns reset every seven in-game days.
• Players can locate and interact with hidden penguins.
• Interacting with a penguin causes it to flee, leaving behind a Penguin Coin.
• Added a new Penguin Coin shop in Bramblemead.
• New rewards available through the shop include:

  • Full Penguin Armour Set.
  • KGP Hat.
  • Penguin Cape.
  • Base decorations.
  • New tapestries featuring artwork by RuneScape community artist Prezleek.
• Added an amulet that increases the chances of catching Pristine Fish.
• Added a ring that reduces stamina consumption when reeling in fish.
• Additional rewards are planned for the Penguin Coin shop in future updates.

New Quest: A Reel Downer

• Added the A Reel Downer quest in Umbral Sands.
• Players can begin the quest at the Manafem Clan’s camp.
• The quest involves helping a fisherman whose catch will not stop crying.
• Completing the quest unlocks the Fishing Rod Rack crafting recipe.
• Added trophy recipes for displaying sad fish.
• Pristine versions of the fish can be mounted on walls as decorations.

New Treasure Hunt: X Marks the Spot

• Added a new treasure hunt activity in Umbral Sands.
• Players can investigate the story of four brothers who stole a valuable carpet and treasure from an ancient vault.
• Added journal entries scattered throughout the desert that reveal clues about the missing treasure.
• Players must use journal clues and environmental landmarks to locate buried treasure.
• Completing the treasure hunt unlocks crafting plans for two new rugs.

Letter Delivery Improvements

• Expanded Postie Pete’s letter delivery activities into Dowdun Reach and Umbral Sands.
• Players must complete Letters from the Dead in Fellhollow to access the additional delivery routes.
• Added regional post boxes that can be purchased using each region’s currency.
• Regional post boxes can be constructed at player bases.
• Each post box provides delivery assignments specific to its region.
• Completing deliveries in Dowdun Reach rewards Infernal Fragments.

  • Infernal Fragments can be spent at Postie Pete’s Evil Emporium.
• Completing deliveries in Umbral Sands rewards Garou Chits.

  • Garou Chits can be exchanged with merchants in the region.

Public Test Realm Plans

• Jagex is preparing a Public Test Realm for RuneScape: Dragonwilds.
• Initial testing will involve a selected group of PC players.
• Participants will test upcoming builds and report issues before release.
• Players participating in the PTR will need to back up their save files.
• Testing requires switching between the PTR branch and the live version of the game.
• Dedicated Discord and Reddit spaces will be used to collect feedback and manage spoilers.
• Due to console submission lead times, issues identified in the Steam PTR may require fixes in subsequent updates.
• The initial testing phase will help determine whether the PTR becomes a regular part of development.

Gameplay and Combat Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Ascending Masterwork Armour did not correctly increase its stats.
• Fixed an issue where summoning the Sworn Servant “Buddy” repeatedly applied a Stamina Regen debuff that persisted after the summon disappeared or expired.
• Fixed an issue where players could continue using broken one-handed weapons by equipping a shield.
• Fixed an issue where Trunk Totem experience was incorrectly multiplied when multiple Trunk Totems were positioned too close together.
• Fixed an issue preventing the Quick Select wheel from switching weapons during longer animations.
• Fixed an issue where players lost access to the item wheel after repeatedly using spell wheel hotkeys.

Building and Crafting Fixes

• Fixed door opening animations appearing smooth for hosts but not for clients in multiplayer worlds.
• Fixed an issue where player-built structures on Dedicated Servers could lose collision, allowing players to clip through them.
• Fixed an issue where clients in hosted worlds could grow two trees from a single planted seed.
• Fixed a crafting interface issue where recipes requiring six different materials caused UI elements to overflow into the quantity section.
• Fixed an issue where unrelated items could be placed in the Campfire’s fuel or combustible slot.
• Improved Processing Station interactions to reduce the number of required inputs.
• Fixed an issue where Compost Bins displayed incorrect status information when used.

Inventory and Equipment Fixes

• Fixed an issue where filling item stacks in chests could remove items from the Quick Access Bar.
• Fixed an issue where adding an item to the inventory automatically triggered item sorting.
• Fixed an issue where opening and closing the map caused the inventory interface to remain open.
• Fixed incorrect durability loss calculations for the following equipment:

  • Gilded Gyrhawk Amulet.
  • Glory Amulet.
  • Strength Amulet.
  • Magic Amulet.
  • Salve Amulet.

Multiplayer and Crossplay Fixes

• Fixed an issue preventing PC players who had adjusted their system clocks from accessing crossplay.
• Fixed an issue where creating a new character using a renamed character’s previous name could delete the original character.
• Fixed an error message appearing when players disconnected from the internet during online login.

UI and Visual Improvements

• Added a new Base Raid interface displaying the number of attacking enemies and waves.
• Fixed Spell Books and Spell Wheels displaying incorrect spells after using a lodestone or opening another interface.
• Fixed building menu icons appearing pixelated.
• Fixed an incorrect level-of-detail setting affecting a mountain in Umbral Sands when using High-Epic graphics settings.

Audio Fixes

• Reduced the ambient audio volume of enchanted weapons.
• Fixed an issue where hosts could hear other players’ Magic Wand sound effects as though those players were standing nearby.
• Fixed a crash caused by an audio reverb issue.

Console Fixes

– Fixed an issue preventing the level 99 Agility achievement from unlocking correctly on consoles.

Known Issues

• Armour of the Earth hit reactions do not trigger their intended sound effects.
• Receiving the same location twice consecutively during Postbox Letter Deliveries requires players to leave the area and return before completing the delivery.
• The camera can unexpectedly move into the player model at certain locations in Dowdun Reach.
• Clients may briefly appear as default characters when joining large multiplayer worlds.
• Doors can appear slightly offset after being opened and closed.
• Using a mount appearance consumable without unlocking either base mount can incorrectly display the “Mounts Unlocked” message.
• Pressing Up on the D-Pad in the Advanced tab of Custom World Settings moves five menu entries instead of one.
• Stuttering can occur during automatic saves following update 1.0.1.
• Some Xbox-hosted worlds may only allow one client to join.
• Additional telemetry tracking has been introduced to investigate automatic save stuttering and Xbox-hosted multiplayer connection issues.

Upcoming Luminance Update

• The Luminance Update is scheduled for December 2026.
• Elves will arrive in Ashenfall alongside a new adventure.
• Added plans for a new outpost area emerging from the fog surrounding Ashenfall.
• The update will introduce new characters and musical magic using the Lyre.
• Players will use the Lyre to interact with songstones and progress through the new adventure.
• A continent-wide Bounty Hunter activity will reward valuable resources and Harmonised Crystal Fragments.
• Harmonised Crystal Fragments can be used to obtain new Elven equipment.
• New building and customisation content will include:

  • A Prifddinas-inspired building kit.
  • Additional character customisation options.
  • Craftable Elven armour.
  • Craftable Elven weapons.
• Prayer will be introduced as a new skill.
• Players will be able to call upon three gods for different effects:

  • Saradomin to damage enemies.
  • Guthix to support player and group survival.
  • Zamorak to exchange health for increased damage.
• The update will establish the foundations for the Blood Crystal Saga questline.
• Additional quality-of-life improvements are planned across platforms.
• Targeted visual improvements are planned for Nintendo Switch 2.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds was released on September 15, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game was developed by Jagex Ltd and published by H2 Interactive Co., Ltd. and Graph.

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