How to find Sapphire in RuneScape Dragonwilds

If you are after the Sapphires in RuneScape Dragonwilds, prepare for a little hard work, as the blue gems will not just fall into your lap. They are instead buried in some corner of the Ashenfall, guarded by the poison clouds and the creations that wish you to be dead. Remember, it is about survival as much as it is about mining. Here is how you can navigate and come out with some rare gems without ending up dead.



Where to mine for finding Sapphire in RuneScape Dragonwilds?



The only place where you can find the Sapphires is the Bloodblight Swamp. It is the late-game zone where even the air will kill you if you go unprepared. The Gold ore nodes here have a very slim chance of dropping the Sapphires, too. So, before you swing the pickaxe, make sure you have,

• The Weak Antipoison Potions as the toxic fog in the swamp drains the health faster.
  
• Decent combat gear to provide protection against the corrupted spirits and bloodscale lizards that roam free.
  
• Reached mining level 16+. It unlocks the Gem Prospector perk, which slightly boosts your survival odds.
  

The gold nodes cluster near ruins, the eastern end of Ashenfall’s forgotten continent— swamp region. Make sure you bring the Bronze pickaxe with you to mine the Gold Ore nodes. Do not ignore the Rocksplosion spell (unlocks at Mining level 11) while you choose to mine with the rune pickaxe or even better. It will yield some better results. Also, do not camp in just one spot. The node rotation is an important key. Make sure you mine a few, move, and then come back.



What to do with Sapphires after obtaining it?

Sapphires are not just to sell, despite the gemstones fetching good prices. Their real value is within Staff of Light crafting , the top-tier magic weapon that needs,

• 4 Sapphires
  
• Wild Anima
  
• Vault Shard & Core
  
• Blightwood
  

If you are not a mage player, sell some of the extras. Demand the spikes before the major updates, when the players would scramble to upgrade. Just be careful of the scammers.


Final tip: You can try to mine during the off-hours, like late at night or early in the morning. With few players and less competition for the nodes, you will have a higher chance of getting the gemstone faster. If needed, bring a friend, as the Bloodblight will be easier to explore with the backup.