10 Things You Should Do First in Wyrmscraig
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Wyrmscraig is one of the biggest additions to Old School RuneScape, introducing new activities, progression, rewards, and plenty of opportunities for both casual players and experienced adventurers.
With so much to explore, it's easy to miss important unlocks or waste time on less rewarding activities.
If you're stepping into Wyrmscraig for the first time, here's what you should prioritize.
1. Complete the Introductory Quest
Your first objective should always be finishing the Wyrmscraig questline.
Besides introducing you to the area, it unlocks important NPCs, transportation methods, activities, and future content that you'll need later.
Don't skip the dialogue either. It explains several mechanics that become important throughout your progression.
2. Unlock Every Fast Travel Option
Running across Wyrmscraig repeatedly gets old very quickly.
As you explore, unlock every teleport, shortcut, and travel option available.
This saves countless hours later when you're farming bosses, completing tasks, or gathering resources.
3. Talk to Every Important NPC
Many players rush straight into combat.
Instead, spend a few minutes speaking with every major NPC around town.
You'll often unlock:
- Daily activities
- Repeatable rewards
- Shops
- Mini quests
- Useful information
- Hidden progression systems
Some of these are easy to miss if you never return.
4. Complete Easy Achievement Tasks
Many early Wyrmscraig tasks are extremely quick to finish.
These usually reward:
- Experience
- Currency
- Unlocks
- Cosmetic rewards
- Permanent account benefits
Getting them done early makes future progression much smoother.
5. Upgrade Your Gear Before Fighting the Boss
The Wyrmscraig boss is fun, but walking in undergeared makes the encounter much harder than necessary.
Spend some time upgrading your setup first.
If you don't have enough GP for your desired equipment, many players choose to buy OSRS gold or farm money beforehand so they can focus on learning the mechanics instead of struggling with weak gear.
6. Learn the New Skilling Activities
Not everything in Wyrmscraig revolves around combat.
Several new skilling opportunities offer:
- Experience
- Resources
- Collection log items
- Profit
- Quest requirements
Learning these early gives you more ways to progress without constantly fighting.
7. Save Valuable Drops
Many new items spike in price shortly after release.
Before instantly selling everything, check whether an item is:
- Needed later
- Used for upgrades
- Required for quests
- Increasing in value
Sometimes holding onto rare drops is the smarter decision.
8. Try the New Boss Once You're Ready
Once you've unlocked everything important and upgraded your gear, challenge the Wyrmscraig boss.
Even if you don't get a rare unique immediately, learning the mechanics early helps tremendously for future farming.
If you're struggling, check out our detailed boss guide for strategies, mechanics, and recommended setups.
9. Explore Every Corner
Wyrmscraig rewards exploration.
Take time to investigate caves, side paths, buildings, and hidden areas.
You'll often discover:
- Secret NPCs
- Collection log items
- Lore
- Shortcuts
- Resource locations
Many players overlook these during their first visit.
10. Set Long-Term Goals
Rather than wandering aimlessly, decide what you actually want from Wyrmscraig.
Examples include:
- Completing every achievement
- Farming the boss
- Unlocking every reward
- Finishing the collection log
- Making money
- Completing all quests
Having a clear objective makes your time there much more rewarding.
Common Mistakes New Players Make
Avoid these common errors:
- Ignoring fast travel unlocks
- Rushing into difficult combat
- Selling every new item immediately
- Skipping NPC dialogue
- Forgetting about daily or repeatable activities
- Not exploring hidden areas
Fixing these mistakes early can save dozens of hours later.
Final Thoughts
Wyrmscraig has a lot to offer, and the first few hours determine how smoothly your progression goes.
Complete the quest, unlock transportation, speak to NPCs, explore thoroughly, and prepare your gear before taking on the tougher content.
Following these ten tips will help you enjoy everything Wyrmscraig has to offer while avoiding the mistakes that slow down many first-time players.
For more Wyrmscraig content, be sure to read our guides on How to Beat the Wyrmscraig Boss, Best Gear for the Wyrmscraig Boss, and the complete Wyrmscraig Quest Guide.
