Salvage

Following the release of Fury of the Feywild on August 22, 2013 it became possible to "salvage" many epic level 60 items that have the type "Salvageable" in their tooltip. This destroys the item and grants a quantity of in return. There are some rare items that also have Salvageable in their tooltip but it does not appear to allow that function on them as they don't qualify in rarity.

It is important to note that the results will still need to be refined into and the 36,000 daily refining limit still applies: If you salvage a great deal of gear it could be some time before it is converted to usable currency, particularly if you are earning from other sources like daily questing.

Introduction

The Salvage process is introduced to the player during the quest Salvage Operation, which leads to Hieronymous Glim, the Salvage Trader. Salvage can be performed in the area directly behind him and similar locations elsewhere in the game.

Salvage Trader

To salvage an epic magic item you must be standing near a salvage area, such as the one behind me.

Open your inventory and right-click on an epic magic item - this will bring up the item options menu. If you are standing within the salvage area and an item is eligible for salvage, the "Salvage" option will be available.

Clicking on the Salvage option will bring up a window showing you the Rough Astral Diamonds you will get in exchange.

Process

Final Salvage Prompt

1. Locate a Salvage Trader.
2. Right click on the salvageable item.
3. Click on the option "Salvage" on the item menu: If it does not appear the item may not be salvageable or you may need to adjust your position relative to the trader.
4. A prompt will appear indicating the item to be salvaged and how much it will provide.
5. Press OK to perform the action.

Pre Module 10 Rewards

Prior to Module 10: Storm King's Thunder the Salvage Values were as follows, (this is for the use of Xbox and PS4 players until such a time as they receive the Module 10 patch).

• Small = Neck, Waist, Ring, Shirt, Pants
• Medium = Arms, Feet, Head, Offhand
• Large = Body, Mainhand

Item type	Rewards
Small	3,000
Medium	4,000
Large	5,000
+1 & +2 Underdark Rings	3,000
+3 & +4 Underdark Rings	6,000
Guild Armor	1,000

Post Module 10 Rewards

As of Module 10: Storm King's Thunder All items of item level 130+ have their salvage value determined by rarity (Rare/Epic/Legendary) and size (Small/Medium/Large) only.

• Small = Neck, Waist, Ring, Shirt, Pants
• Medium = Arms, Feet, Head, Offhand
• Large = Body, Mainhand

Item type	Rare	Epic	Legendary
Small	2,000	4,000	6,000
Medium	2,500	5,000	unknown
Large	3,000	6,000	unknown

Since Guild Armor is lower than item level 130 it has a different salvage value.

Item type	Rewards
Guild Armor	1,000

Notes:

• Black Ice gear from Curse of Icewind Dale yields [Raw Black Ice] when salvaged, instead of [Rough Astral Diamonds].
• Salvaging a Golden Dragon artifact weapon yields a single [Shard of Dragon Forged Steel], instead of [Rough Astral Diamonds].