How to Survive Bloodblight Swamp in RuneScape Dragonwilds
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Bloodblight Swamp looks gross for a reason. It's full of poison, the fog is thick, and if you walk in without prep, you’ll be crawling back out—or just respawning. Here's how to survive your trip into this toxic mess and actually get what you need.
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Step 1: Understand What You’re Dealing With
Bloodblight Swamp is poisoned. Standing in it will constantly drain your health.
You’ll need poison resistance, or you won’t last long.
Unfortunately, the story requires you to go here. So there’s no avoiding it.
Step 2: Brew Antipoison Potions
You’ll need to craft Antipoison Potions before entering. These give you 300 seconds (5 minutes) of protection from the swamp’s poison.
To brew them, gather:
Harralander (x1) – A green-blue herb found in the Whispering Swamp.
Bittercap Mushroom (x1) – Red mushrooms found in caves in the northwest and southwest Whispering Swamp.
Clay Vessel (x1) – Mine Clay, shape it at a Pottery Wheel, then harden it in a Kiln.
Charcoal – Burn wood in the Kiln to fuel your Brewing Cauldron.
Once you’ve got those, use a Brewing Cauldron at your base to make the potion.
Step 3: Set a Lodestone, Then Head In
Before entering the swamp, place a Lodestone nearby.
That way you can fast travel out and return quickly between potion refills.
Drink the potion right before you step in.
Watch the bottom-left of your screen—that’s where the timer shows. Drink another potion as soon as it’s about to expire.
Bonus Bloodblight Survival Tips
Potion duration cannot be extended with spells.
Bring multiple potions with you—don’t rely on just one.
Craft better gear before entering—the swamp is full of enemies too.
Explore in short bursts, then retreat, restock, and repeat.
Final Blurb
Surviving Bloodblight Swamp isn’t about being tough—it’s about being prepared. Brew the right potions, bring backups, and don’t hang around after your timer runs out. Get in, get your loot, and get out. Simple as that.
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