Quartermaster

Quartermaster
Role	Armory weapon-giver / combat tutor
Location	Mainland
Services	Gives a training sword and explains Wilderness combat.

The Quartermaster is an early combat NPC on the Mainland. New players visit the Quartermaster to receive a sword and learn the basics of fighting creatures in the Wilderness.

The Quartermaster is one of the first NPCs connected to Combat progression.

Services

Service	Item	Notes
Starter weapon	Sword	Gives players the basic weapon used for creature combat and PvP.
Combat guidance	Wilderness	Explains the danger of Wilderness combat and creature fights.

Combat path

Step	Action	Result
1	Get a Sword from the Quartermaster.	You can fight Wilderness creatures.
2	Train against Wild Zombies.	Earn Combat XP.
3	Hunt Wild Dragons when ready.	Earn more Combat XP and a chance at Dragon Mount.
4	Upgrade to Lvl 2 Sword at Frostmere.	Double Combat XP.

Related pages

Page	Why it matters
Mainland	Quartermaster's location.
Wilderness	Main early combat area.
Combat	Skill connected to creature fights.
Wild Zombie	Easier Wilderness combat creature.
Wild Dragon	Harder Wilderness combat creature and Dragon Mount source.
Smithing	Used to upgrade the sword later.