Bronze Sword

The bronze sword is a power level 3 one-handed melee weapon that can be crafted at a blacksmith's bench. Its special attack is a forward stab, which can reach quite far forward compared to most melee attacks, making it useful for combo extensions and intercepting an opponent before they can attack.

Stats

A Bronze Sword as seen when equipped by a player

Recipe

Requirements
Facility	Blacksmith's Bench
Skill	Experience
Artisan	60
Material	Quantity
Bronze Bar	8
Leather	4
Wool Thread	1
Output	Quantity
Bronze Sword	1

Recipe tree

Bronze Sword
- 8
  - 12
  - 12
- 4
  - 4
- 1
  - 1

Journal

The following text is transcribed from the Journal.

Legend has it that when the first sword was forged, Guthix wept. Given that Guthix commissioned warriors and soldiers and, at times, encouraged war, this is perhaps not a truthful statement. Yet, the sword is a weapon with a singular purpose: to end the life of another. Of course, this is true of all weapons, but none are as iconic as the blade.

Children would play in the street, striking one another with wooden blades rather than clubs or daggers. They would pretend to be knights rather than brigands or priests. To wield a blade was a sign of bravery. To draw a sword was the hero's stance.

War shatters all childhood dreams.

Nothing removes the nonsense of chivalry more efficiently than seeing the life leaving the eyes of a terrified foe. A sword puts the wielder in that moment, forcing them to face that which they destroy; to understand that there are no such things as heroes: only warrior against warrior and the knowledge that one will fall.

Update history

This information is based on the changelogs of the game.

update 23 June 2026 (0.12.0):

Item is now created at the Blacksmith's Bench, as the Smithing Anvil has been removed from the game.

patch 17 June 2025 (0.8.0):

The bronze sword's weight was changed from 5.5 to 15.0 kg, and the journal entry was grammatically changed.