In this Diablo 4 guide, we’re going to go over why salvaging loot is important, and how to do it.
WHY SHOULD YOU SALVAGE YOUR GEAR?.
Crafting and upgrading gear is a big part of Diablo 4. You’ll need special materials (as well as gold) to craft powerful new items, make Legendary gear with Aspects, and upgrade your existing weapons and armor. And the only way to get these materials is to salvage stuff you pick up on your journey.
Each rarity of item (Common, Magic, Rare, Legendary, etc.) consists of a different type of crafting material, which you can get by using the blacksmith to destroy gear of that type, both freeing up your inventory and lining your bag with materials you’ll need later.
Even if you’re not doing a lot of crafting in the early game of Diablo 4, you will eventually be using these materials for something when you’re working to perfect your build. And since you can acquire gold elsewhere — like by killing monsters or riding around the open world on your mount opening chests — it’s best to salvage all of your items until you are either desperate for gold, need to respec your chosen class, or have built up a healthy supply of Veiled Crystals, Iron Chunks, and other crafting components.
