After meeting the Wise Old Man at Bramblemead Village and claiming a bed of your own in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the sorcerer will give you another task: to hunt a wild deer and get an antler.
But that’s easier said than done. Even if you manage to spot a deer early on, they can easily leave you in the dust if unprepared. Here’s how to successfully hunt a deer in RuneScape: Dragonwilds.
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How to hunt a Deer in RuneScape: Dragonwilds
The best way to hunt a deer in RuneScape: Dragonwilds can be done by shooting it with any bow from a distance. The number of shots needed, however, is set to vary based on your arrows. For example, if you’re like me and crafted a set of the starter but highly damaging Fang Arrows, you will be able to down your mark with around three well-placed shots.
Just make sure to not get too close to the animal, as although they won’t react at all while being shot at, deer are known to scatter at the mere sight of you. To improve your chances of getting closer, I recommend crouching. Upon completing the task and hunting a deer, simply return to the Wise Old Man to complete the objective and advance in the Dragon Slayer quest.
You can craft a bow in RuneScape: Dragonwilds by heading to any available Working Table and expending 12 Ash Logs and three Coarse Threads. You can check out a more in-depth guide regarding how to get each of the materials needed to craft the bow and how to get the mentioned Fang Arrows in our how to craft a bow in RuneScape Dragonwilds guide.
Where to find a deer in RuneScape: Dragonwilds
For those currently struggling to find a deer, I found a set of three in the area highlighted below, at the lower portion of Temple Woods. You can easily reach the marked spot by either following the road ahead of the starting area or heading west from Bramblemead Village.
Apart from an antler, successfully hunting a deer in RuneScape: Dragonwilds will reward you with a couple of Animal Bones, as well as with around one Animal Hide and one Raw Game Meat.
Published: Apr 16, 2025 08:12 am