Engineering Skill Guide
Overview
The Engineering skill allows players to upgrade a variety of utility tools — chisels, hammers, pickaxes, knives, lobster pots, and harpoons — by combining materials such as metal bars, logs, and specialized parts.
This skill integrates with automation menus, a reputation system, and task masters to provide progression and depth.
Core Mechanics
- Calculation: Fletching + Crafting + Smithing
- Tool Tiering: Bronze → Dragon upgrades
- Upgrade Mechanics: Uses Bars, Logs, Pickaxe Heads
- Automation: Tools Menu & Queueing System
- Reputation System: Unlock high-tier tools & tasks
- Special Items: Bellows, Magnet, Gauntlets
Tool Tiering & Upgrades
Each tool begins at Bronze tier and progresses through:
Bronze → Iron → Steel → Mithril → Adamant → Rune → Dragon
Chisel Upgrades
- Bronze (Lv 10): Bronze Bar + Chisel + Oak Log
- Iron (Lv 15): 2 Iron Bars + Bronze Chisel + Oak Log
- Steel (Lv 30): 2 Steel Bars + Iron Chisel + Willow Log
- Mithril (Lv 50): 5 Mithril Bars + Steel Chisel + Maple Log
- Adamant (Lv 200): 7 Adamantite Bars + Mithril Chisel + Yew Log
- Rune (Lv 250): 10 Rune Bars + Adamant Chisel + Magic Log
- Dragon (Lv 296): 20 Dragon Bars + Rune Chisel + Cursed Log
Tinderbox Upgrades
- Bronze (Lv 10): Bronze Bar + Tinderbox
- Iron (Lv 15): 2 Iron Bars + Bronze Tinderbox
- Steel (Lv 30): 2 Steel Bars + Iron Tinderbox
- Mithril (Lv 50): 5 Mithril Bars + Steel Tinderbox
- Adamant (Lv 200): 7 Adamant Bars + Mithril Tinderbox
- Rune (Lv 250): 10 Rune Bars + Adamant Tinderbox
- Dragon (Lv 296): 20 Dragon Bars + Rune Tinderbox
Hammer, Pickaxe, Knife, & Shear Upgrades
All follow the same tier path:
- Bronze (Lv 10): 1 Bronze Bar + Tool + Oak Log
- Iron (Lv 15): 2 Iron Bars + Previous Tier + Oak Log
- Steel (Lv 30): 2 Steel Bars + Previous Tier + Willow Log
- Mithril (Lv 50): 5 Mithril Bars + Previous Tier + Maple Log
- Adamant (Lv 200): 7 Adamantite Bars + Previous Tier + Yew Log
- Rune (Lv 250): 10 Rune Bars + Previous Tier + Magic Log
- Dragon (Lv 296): 20 Dragon Bars + Previous Tier + Cursed Log
XP Gains
- Bronze → Steel: 150–350 XP per upgrade
- Mithril → Dragon: 450–950 XP per upgrade
- XP applies to: Crafting, Smithing, and Fletching
Crafting & Upgrade Materials
- Bars: Bronze, Iron, Steel, Mithril, Adamantite, Runite, Dragon
- Logs: Oak, Willow, Maple, Yew, Magic, Cursed
- Pickaxe Heads: Tiered components for pickaxe upgrades
Fishing Tools
Lobster Pot Upgrades
- Oak (Lv 25): 12 Bronze Rods + 2 Oak Logs
- Willow (Lv 30): 12 Iron Rods + 2 Willow Logs
- Maple (Lv 40): 12 Steel Rods + 2 Maple Logs
- Yew (Lv 150): 12 Mithril Rods + 2 Yew Logs
- Magic (Lv 250): 12 Rune Rods + 2 Magic Logs
- Dragon (Lv 296): 24 Dragon Rods + 2 Cursed Logs
Harpoon Upgrades
- Bronze (Lv 10): 1 Bronze Bar + 2 Oak Logs
- Iron (Lv 15): 2 Iron Bars + 2 Willow Logs
- Steel (Lv 30): 2 Steel Bars + 2 Maple Logs
- Mithril (Lv 50): 5 Mithril Bars + 2 Yew Logs
- Adamant (Lv 200): 7 Adamant Bars + 2 Yew Logs
- Rune (Lv 250): 10 Rune Bars + 2 Magic Logs
- Dragon (Lv 296): 20 Dragon Bars + 2 Cursed Logs
Automation & Tool Menu
- Crafting UI: Queue upgrades & manage materials
- Auto-Skill Support: Similar to firemaking/fishing automation
- Tier Feedback: Animations & sound effects per tier
Reputation & Tasks
- Task Master: Not Nurmof in Dwarven Mine
- Reputation Milestones: Required for high-tier gear (Lv 70+)
- Dragon Tools: Only obtainable through reputation, not craftable directly
Special Items
- Bellows: Prevents iron smelting loss
- Magnet Tool: Auto-loots metal items in range
- Gauntlets: Doubles smelting XP (Steel → Dragon)
Workbench Guide
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Closing Note
Upgrade wisely, automate efficiently, and prove your mastery through Engineering innovation.
