RuneScape: Dragonwilds

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is built on Unreal Engine 5.3.2, and it asks for a GTX 1060 at minimum. The steps below cover a free config file that turns down the heaviest graphics work, the in-game settings to change first, and fixes for stutter on a weak PC.

Can you run RuneScape Dragonwilds on a low end PC?

• OS: Windows 10
• CPU: Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
• RAM: 8 GB
• VRAM: 6 GB on Nvidia, 8 GB on AMD and Intel
• Storage: 25 GB

If your PC is at or above these specs, the config and the settings below should help. A PC below them will likely struggle. The config lowers the graphics work, but it can’t make up for a slower GPU or less memory.

Best RuneScape Dragonwilds settings for low end PCs

Start with the lowest graphics options the game offers, then change these:

• Upscaler: Use DLSS 4 if you have an Nvidia RTX card, since DLSS needs one. On any other GPU, pick FSR 3. It works on older cards too.
• Frame rate cap: Set it to 60. If your PC can’t hold 60 frames per second, set it to 30. A steady 30 is smoother than a 60 that drops in and out.
• V-Sync: Turn it off. It can hold your frame rate to your monitor’s refresh rate and add input lag.
• Window mode: Pick borderless windowed if you switch between apps often.

RuneScape Dragonwilds Engine.ini location and install

1. Download the zip with the button above. Unzip it and find the Engine.ini file.
2. Close the game completely.
3. Press Windows + R, paste %LOCALAPPDATA%\RSDragonwilds\Saved\Config\Windows and press Enter. If the folder doesn’t exist, start the game once, close it, and try again.
4. If the folder already has an Engine.ini, rename it to Engine.ini.bak. This is your backup.
5. Copy the new Engine.ini into the folder.
6. Start the game.

What the config changes

The file changes only the settings listed here. It doesn’t touch network settings, so it won’t fix online lag.

Post-processing

• Motion blur is off.
• Depth of field is off.
• Color fringing at the edges of the screen is off.
• Lens flares and light shafts are off.
• Film grain is off.
• Sharpening is set to 0.6.

Lighting and reflections

• Ambient occlusion, screen space reflections, subsurface scattering, contact shadows and capsule shadows are off.
• Volumetric fog uses a coarser grid.

Shadows

• Shadow quality is set to 2.
• Shadow resolution is capped at 1024.
• Shadows reach a shorter distance.
• Small objects cast shadows less often.

Draw distance and foliage

• View distance is set to 80 percent of the default.
• Detail mode is set to 1.
• Anisotropic filtering is set to 4.
• Grass and foliage density is set to 60 percent.

Unreal Engine 5 features

• Lumen reflections are off, and Lumen no longer traces against mesh distance fields.
• Nanite detail is lowered.
• Virtual shadow maps use a lower resolution for directional and local lights.

The streaming settings turn on async loading and turn off some forced garbage collection, for fewer hitches when you move between areas.

How to fix RuneScape Dragonwilds stuttering and FPS drops

RuneScape Dragonwilds is an Unreal Engine 5 game. The first launch compiles shaders, so let that finish and expect hitches for the first few minutes.

The game needs 25 GB of storage. If you can, install it on an SSD.

Then work through the basics on Windows:

• Close background apps, such as browsers and chat programs.
• Update your GPU driver from the official site: Nvidia or AMD.
• On a laptop, plug in the power cable and set the power mode to best performance.

Undo the changes

Delete Engine.ini from the folder. If you made a backup, rename Engine.ini.bak back to Engine.ini instead. Deleting the file returns the game to its defaults.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds FAQ

Where is the RuneScape Dragonwilds Engine.ini file?

RuneScape Dragonwilds keeps it in %LOCALAPPDATA%\RSDragonwilds\Saved\Config\Windows. Press Windows + R, paste that path and press Enter. If the folder isn't there, start the game once, close it and check again.

Can RuneScape Dragonwilds run on a low end PC?

RuneScape Dragonwilds needs at least an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or an AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, plus 8 GB of RAM. A PC that meets those specs can use this config and the settings in this guide. A PC below them will likely struggle, because the config can't replace missing hardware.

Which upscaler should I use for RuneScape Dragonwilds on a low end PC?

Use DLSS 4 if you have an Nvidia RTX card, since DLSS needs one. On any other GPU, pick FSR 3, which works on older graphics cards too.

What engine does RuneScape Dragonwilds use?

RuneScape Dragonwilds runs on Unreal Engine 5.3.2. Because it's an Unreal game, a free Engine.ini file can lower its graphics settings, including Lumen, Nanite and virtual shadow maps.

Is it safe to undo the RuneScape Dragonwilds Engine.ini changes?

Yes. Delete Engine.ini from the folder, or rename your Engine.ini.bak backup back to Engine.ini. Deleting the file returns the game to its defaults.