- Obsidian Armor is the power level 7 melee set for the Umbral Sands region.
- Crafting: Helmet, chest, and legs are built at an Armour Bench using refined obsidian and scorch leather.
- Shortcut: Buy the vestige or full pieces from Beartach the Merchant if you have the gold.
- Set bonus: Reduced block stamina cost, crit chance after blocking, and bonus damage to staggered targets.
- Look: Dark, glowing aesthetic that pairs well with the obsidian cape.
Obsidian Armor Overview: The Umbral Sands Melee Set
Obsidian Armor is the tier-appropriate melee armor variant for the Umbral Sands region in RuneScape: Dragonwilds. It is a power level 7 melee set consisting of three pieces — helmet, chest, and legs — crafted at an Armour Bench. The set delivers strong melee-focused defences and a block-synergy set bonus that rewards an aggressive frontline playstyle.
Video Highlights:
- Full crafting walkthrough for all three armor pieces
- Where to buy the set from Beartach the Merchant
- How to farm refined obsidian and scorch leather
- Set bonus and appearance showcase
You can either craft the full set from scratch or buy the vestige (Fractured Obsidian Construct) and pieces from Beartach. Buying costs more gold but saves significant farming time — ideal if you are already flush from Umbral Sands activities.
Stats, Prices, and Set Bonus
The chest piece anchors the set with the highest defences and requirements. Below is the confirmed data for the Obsidian Chest, alongside the merchant prices for all three pieces.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Level | 7 |
| Melee Defence | +53 |
| Ranged Defence | +47 |
| Magic Defence | +45 |
| Weight | 16.0 |
| Artisan Experience | 100 |
| Crafting Facility | Armour Bench |
| Piece | Merchant Price | Refined Obsidian | Scorch Leather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet | 2,500 | 10 | 6 |
| Chest | 7,500 | 18 | 14 |
| Legs | 5,000 | 14 | 10 |
| Total | 15,000 | 42 | 30 |
The set bonus scales in three stages and strongly rewards blocking-focused melee builds:
| Pieces Worn | Set Bonus Effect |
|---|---|
| 1/3 | -33% Block Stamina Cost |
| 2/3 | +50% Crit Chance After Blocking |
| 3/3 | +25% Damage to Staggered Targets |
The full 3-piece bonus turns blocking into offense: cheaper blocks let you tank more hits, and the post-block crit plus stagger damage bonus punishes enemies who swing into your guard. Pair it with a one-handed weapon and shield for maximum value.
Crafting Materials: Refined Obsidian Farming
Refined obsidian is the core material, and it comes from a short processing chain starting with the KotHaar enemies in Umbral Sands.
Refined Obsidian production chain:
| Step | Input | Facility | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elder Curiosities (KotHaar drops) | Grindstone | Ground Obsidian |
| 2 | Ground Obsidian | Blast Furnace | Refined Obsidian |
Elder Curiosities
- Dropped by KotHaar enemies
- Sometimes drops as refined obsidian directly
- Look for "Obsidian Device" curiosities
Ground Obsidian
- Middle crafting stage
- Made at the Grindstone
- Bulk-process your curiosities here
Refined Obsidian
- Final material from the Blast Furnace
- Storable in containers
- Used for armor and obsidian weapons
According to the in-game Journal, the KotHaar do not die — they are reduced to obsidian fragments. Wearing obsidian armor gives them a chance to "see the world" while they wait to be reborn at the Elder Kiln. A fitting origin for your frontline gear.
Scorch Leather Step-by-Step
Scorch leather has a longer chain than the obsidian side, running through kalphite materials and draconic leather. Follow these steps in order.
Farm Kalphite Ichor
Destroy kalphites and their eggs in Umbral Sands. Eggs yield large amounts of kalphite ichor per run, making egg clusters the most efficient farming target.
Make Acrid Adhesive
Place kalphite ichor into a Kiln. Each batch converts into acrid adhesive, the binding agent for shell and leather crafting.
Craft Kalphite Shells
Combine acrid adhesive with kalphite shell fragments at the tannery. Larger kalphite beetles sometimes drop complete shells directly, skipping the fragment step.
Produce Draconic Leather
Process dragonwolf hides at the standard tannery into draconic leather, the base hide for scorch leather.
Craft Scorch Leather
Bring draconic leather, kalphite shells, and acrid adhesive to the Advanced Tannery to create scorch leather, ready for the Armour Bench.
For the full armor set you need 30 scorch leather, which cascades down to large quantities of dragonwolf hide, kalphite shell fragments, and kalphite ichor. Farm ichor from eggs first so the adhesive supply never bottlenecks the chain.
Assembly and Pre-Flight Checklist
Once both material chains are complete, head to your Armour Bench with the recipe (Fractured Obsidian Construct vestige, sold by Beartach if you did not receive one) and craft the pieces. Each craft grants 100 Artisan experience.
Obsidian Armor Completion Checklist:
- Collect 42 refined obsidian (Elder Curiosities to Grindstone to Blast Furnace)
- Farm kalphite ichor from kalphites and their eggs
- Craft acrid adhesive at the Kiln
- Produce 30 scorch leather at the Advanced Tannery
- Acquire the Fractured Obsidian Construct recipe from Beartach
- Craft helmet, chest, and legs at the Armour Bench
- Equip all three pieces for the full set bonus
The set features a dark, glowing effect that is visible at night — widely considered one of the best-looking melee sets in the game. It pairs cleanly with the obsidian cape, though many players upgrade to the lava cape later.
FAQ
Q: Where can I buy Obsidian Armor instead of crafting it?
Head to Beartach the Merchant in the Mana Fem camp. The helmet costs 2,500 gold, the chest 7,500, and the legs 5,000 — 15,000 total for the full set.
Q: What facilities do I need to craft Obsidian Armor?
You need an Armour Bench for the final pieces, a Grindstone and Blast Furnace for refined obsidian, a Kiln for acrid adhesive, and both a Tannery and Advanced Tannery for scorch leather.
Q: What is the Obsidian Armor set bonus?
One piece reduces block stamina cost by 33%, two pieces grant +50% crit chance after blocking, and all three pieces add +25% damage to staggered targets.
Q: Is Obsidian Armor worth it compared to ranged or magic sets?
Its stats and set bonus are comparable to the equivalent ranged and magic armor for Umbral Sands, so the choice mostly comes down to your combat style. It is the clear best pick for melee builds at power level 7.