How to Get Thane’s Authority in RuneScape: Dragonwilds

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Thane’s Authority is a brutal two-handed axe that feels like it was built to end arguments fast. If you’re the type who likes slow, crushing swings with huge payoff, this Power Level 4 beast is exactly what you’re looking for. Here's how to unlock it, where to get the recipe, and what you’ll need to craft it.

Where to Get the Thane’s Authority Recipe

To get the recipe for Thane’s Authority, you’ll need to hunt down Garou Thanes or the Garou King. These enemies are usually found in the later sections of the game, especially around Garou territory, so be prepared for a real fight.

• Garou Thanes drop the recipe at a decent rate.

• Garou King is more difficult, but has a higher drop chance.

If you're having trouble, try luring the Garou away from pack formations and using ranged attacks to thin them out before you get close. Once one of them drops a Lore Page, read it to unlock the crafting recipe.

How to Craft Thane’s Authority

Once you have the recipe, head back to your base and use a Smithing Anvil. Make sure your Artisan level is at least 40, or the option won’t show up.

You’ll need the following:

• 10 Iron Bars

• 8 Bronze Bars

• 4 Oak Logs

• 4 Vault Shards

Iron and bronze bars are crafted by smelting ores at your Furnace, and oak logs can be chopped with a Bronze or Iron Logging Axe. Vault Shards are found in deeper dungeon vaults—so keep your eyes open during dungeon runs.

Thane’s Authority Stats

• Power Level: 4

• Damage Multiplier: 86

• Block: 40

• Durability: 1300

• Combo: 4-hit

This axe isn’t fast, but when it hits, it hits hard. It’s perfect for heavy melee builds, especially ones focused on staggering enemies or breaking armor.

Final Blurb

If you want to walk into battle like a force of nature, Thane’s Authority is the way to do it. It’s slow, yes—but that’s because it doesn’t need to swing twice. Just be ready for the Garou fight that comes with unlocking it. They don’t give up their authority lightly.

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