Tanning Barrel
Tanning Barrel
The Tanning Barrel is a crucial tool for players focusing on the Crafting skill in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). It is used primarily for tanning hides into leather, allowing players to create various leather items and other armor sets.
Location
Players can find Tanning Barrels situated in multiple locations throughout Gielinor. The most prominent places include:
- Near the Crafting Guild, which provides easy access for crafting skilling.
- In the city of Al Kharid, near the general store and the tannery.
- Located in the Furnace area in Karamja, close to the lands with abundant wildlife.
Using the Tanning Barrel
To use the Tanning Barrel, players must first ensure they possess the hide they wish to tan. The process of tanning hides into leather is simple:
- Right-click the Tanning Barrel.
- Select the option to tan the specific hide you want.
- Confirm the action and watch as the hide is transformed into leather.
Leather Types
The Tanning Barrel can be used to tan various types of hides:
- Normal Leather: Obtained from cow hides. Requires no level to tan.
- Hard Leather: Tanned from hard hides. Requires level 1 Crafting.
- Green Dragonhide: A high-tier leather obtained from green dragons. Requires level 63 Crafting.
- Blue, Red, and Black Dragonhide: Special hides with enhanced properties, tanned into leather providing better defensive bonuses.
Benefits of Tanning
Tanning hides effectively allows players to produce leather items, which contribute to their Crafting level. Moreover, the leather crafted can be used in making:
- Leather armor, which is beneficial for lower-level combat scenarios.
- Varieties of crafting items, such as boots and gloves.
- Various decorative and utility items that can enhance the player’s experience.
Experience Gains
Tanning hides also grants Crafting experience per hide tanned:
- Normal hide: 1 experience.
- Hard hide: 8 experience.
- Dragonhide varieties yield 13 experience each.
Conclusion
Utilizing the Tanning Barrel is an efficient and effective way for players to enhance their Crafting skills while creating useful gear. With its strategic locations and multiple uses, it becomes an essential part of any player’s crafting journey in OSRS.