How to Get Gold Ore in RuneScape Dragonwilds
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Gold Ore is a mid-game resource in RuneScape: Dragonwilds that you’ll need for crafting advanced gear and unlocking upgrades—especially if you’re after Sapphire, since it's tied directly to gold mining.
Here’s how to find gold ore and what you’ll need to actually mine it without dying halfway through.
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Where to Find Gold Ore in RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Region: Bloodblight Swamp
This area is dangerous and poisonous, so bring Antipoison Potions
Gold Ore veins are scattered throughout the swamp, but they’re often near enemies or toxic ground
Tool Requirements
You’ll need a Bronze Pickaxe or better
Lower-tier tools like the Bone Pickaxe won’t work on gold
Bronze Pickaxes can be crafted after mining Tin and Copper, then smelting them into Bronze Bars using a Furnace
Tips for Mining Gold Ore in Bloodblight Swamp
Stock up on Antipoison before entering
Drop a Lodestone outside the swamp to fast-travel back if needed
Use Detect Ore or Rocksplosion to speed up your search and avoid staying too long
Stay mobile—enemies in the swamp can overwhelm you quickly
What Gold Ore is Used For
Used at a Smithing Anvil to craft and upgrade gear
Mining Gold Ore is the only way to randomly drop Sapphire, a key gem for upgrading magical weapons
Final Blurb
Gold Ore might look pretty, but it’s hiding in one of the nastiest parts of the map. Bloodblight Swamp is no joke—but if you’re geared up, packed with antidotes, and ready to run at the first sign of trouble, it’s worth the risk. Especially if that shiny little Sapphire finally drops.
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