RuneScape: Dragonwilds Combat Reworks - Stamina Notes (26th June 2026)

• Improvements to responsiveness when telegraphing attacks between server and client.
• Reducing the number of "phantom hits" you get from just-killed enemies, and making your damage output much more in line with what's on screen.

• We're also improving the UI to show the damage mitigated.

• This will also give you a little bit of protection while you cast to stop you getting interrupted while you cast this particular spell.

OK Mod Doom, that's super cool, but what else is in 0.12.1? There's plenty of content, and the Agility skill, too. We won't get into those yet, we want to focus on Combat today.

• With the introduction of the Mystic Forge in 0.12, we're adding the functionality to Upgrade Masterworks and Weapons to higher tiers using "Upgrade Cores".
• We're adding a radial hotwheel for both Controller and Keyboard + Mouse users to speed up selecting primary items, as well as adding the quick cast shortcut for either a spell OR an item.
• We've had a few reports of players losing the ability to Jump, either due to action inputs going missing, or poor network performance. We've ironed out some creases to make jumping even nicer, as well as the improvements to air control and vertical height already live with 0.12.0.
• You'll be able to cycle through your runes/arrows in mid combat to save you having to open your inventory.
• Jumping will cost 10 stamina, down from 20 - reducing further when Agility levels are reached.
• Fall damage has been rebalanced to start later. As part of the Agility Skill launching with this update, you'll have access to perks that make this even more lenient, as well as a breakfall mechanic that will allow you to absorb damage from higher falls.
• Leggings of Lightness, Mounts and Windstep should each be unaffected by this, so your general won't change!

But that's not all! With 1.0's release, we're also adding even more:

• We're adding extra refinement to camera shake (optional toggle) and feedback on hits.
• Players will be able to attack while sprinting as a combo opener.
• Parrying successfully will grant you 50% of your max stamina back.
• Parrying successfully with allow you to land a single, cinematic Visceral Attack, with a camera adjustment so you can savour the satisfying hit.
• Stamina costs across weapon types will be rebalanced, as well as shield stamina costs.
• You'll be able to animation cancel from combat actions.
• You'll be able to animation cancel Skill Spells by blocking or dodging.
• You'll be able to animation cancel Magic Attacks by blocking or dodging.
• Swapping to a 2H weapon and then back to a 1H weapon will automatically re-equip your off-hand item too.
• Increased duration of Enchant Weapon and Spectral Arrows
• Reduced Cooldown for Tempest Shield and Snare
• Early-exit cancels for bow and spell attacks.
• Dire Wolf attacks shortened so they can't hit you while fully sprinting away from them.
• We're adding 9 enemy variations to Brynmoor, Ghornfell, Fellhollow and Dowdun Reach, with new attacks that will apply debuff effects - poison, shock, wither rot, etc.

Mum Was Right, I Am Special

The Old School RuneScape classic, the Special Attack bar, is also coming to Dragonwilds.

Players familiar with RuneScape will be familiar with how this will work already, but as of 1.0, Special Attacks will consume a portion of the player's special attack bar. This allows us to strengthen some of these attacks and reduce their stamina costs so that they can be more powerful now that we can limit the frequency of these attacks. Your special attack bar will slowly recharge over time meaning players will want to ensure they time their attacks well to get the most out of their limited special attack potential! You will be able to use them less often, but they will feel more powerful with each use. Things like the Titan's Wrath and the Greatsword Special will hit harder, and be more of an active ability choice.

They'll feel less like "another move", and more like a conscious decision to use a Special Ability.

One Hit Wand-er

For 1.0, we're also adding a new magic weapon type... Wands!

Wands are a more mobile, fast-paced way to deal more damage at a comparatively lower damage output. These will still apply buildup of knockdowns, burns and slows that you expect from Air, Fire and Water magic. You'll be able to use wands to move more fluidly in combat and get around, but also hang back with a Staff and lay down more damage if you want!

All of this is in service of making a combat experience that feels truly brilliant, and has been designed around your feedback from the outset. We're so excited to share more with you soon - for now, we hope this is a reassurance that Combat is getting more improvements, and we hope you're excited to get your hands on it soon.