Smithing FAQ

General

What are the requirements for Smithing claws?

To smith claws, you first need to complete the Death Plateau quest.

Is it possible to smith halberds?

No, you may only buy them from the halberd shop at the Tyras Camp, after completing the Regicide quest. White halberds, however, may be purchased from Sir Vyvin in Falador, provided you have completed Wanted! and achieved the rank of Master (killed 1300 black knights).

Where can I get a hammer to smith with?

Hammers can be purchased in most general stores, or picked up for free in the Dwarven Mine. They also spawn at several locations across RuneScape and are dropped by many slain creatures, especially Dwarves.

I was trying to make dart tips and a message appears saying "You're not sure how to make darts yet"; how do I make them?

In order to smith dart tips, you must first complete the Tourist Trap quest.

Can you smith dragon items?

There is no way to make dragon items, nor to get dragon ore.

The dragon square shield must be smithed from the two available halves. You can buy one half when you have completed the Legends' Quest. The other half is a rare monster drop.

The dragon platebody can be repaired at the dragon forge in the Ancient Cavern using three parts and a blast fusion hammer, provided you have completed While Guthix Sleeps. Dragon platebody fragments can be found as drops from the tormented demons in the Guthix Temple at the bottom of the Chasm of Tears. Blast fusion hammers can be bought from the Blast Furnace.

Can you smith black items?

There is no way to make black items, nor to get black ore.

Where is the best place to smelt my ore?

You need a furnace near a bank; for example, Ardougne, Falador, Al Kharid, or Port Phasmatys.

Where is the best place to smith my bars into items?

You need an anvil near a bank; west Varrock, for example.

What are the gold gauntlets people wear while Smithing?

These are a reward from the Family crest quest. They give extra Smithing experience for converting gold ore into gold bars.

Do I successfully smelt iron ore into bars more often as my level goes up?

Yes. Although there is a constant 50% chance of smelting iron at level 15 Smithing or lower, it becomes more and more likely after level 15, increasing to an 80% chance at level 45. The chance of smelting iron ore does not increase after this point.

The ring of forging, and the Superheat Item spell, also affect the chances of smelting iron successfully.

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