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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4)

List of All Upgrade Materials

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Diablo IV - List of All Upgrade Materials
Upgrade Materials (Crafting Materials) in Diablo 4 (D4) are used in upgrading items and crafting potions and elixirs. Read on for a list of all Upgrade Materials in the game, how to get them, and where to use them!

List of All Upgrade Materials

Salvage

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Salvage Plants Ore
Skins Monster Parts Masterworks (PTR)
Material How to Get
Diablo IV - Forgotten SoulForgotten Soul Found during the Helltide. Used to improve sacred and ancestral items.
Diablo IV - Veiled CrystalVeiled Crystal Salvaged from rare weapons and armor, and used to alter the latent magic of things.
Diablo IV - Coiling WardCoiling Ward Salvaged from, and used to improve, legendary armor.
Diablo IV - Abstruse SigilAbstruse Sigil Salvaged from, and used to improve, legendary jewelry.
Diablo IV - Sigil PowderSigil Powder Obtained by using the Occultist to salvage nightmare sigils of any tier.
Diablo IV - Baleful FragmentBaleful Fragment Salvaged from, and used to improve, legendary weapons.
Diablo IV - Resplended SparkResplended Spark Salvaged from mythic Unique equipment. Transmute it at the Alchemist to create new mythic Unique equipment.

Plants

Jump to a Upgrade Material Type!
Salvage Plants Ore
Skins Monster Parts Masterworks (PTR)
Material How to Get
Diablo IV - GallowvineGallowvine An herb used in the crafting of potions, elixirs and incense. Can appear nearly everywhere.
Diablo IV - AngelbreathAngelbreath A rare herb used in the crafting of elixirs. Can appear nearly everywhere.
Diablo IV - Fiend RoseFiend Rose An exceptionally hard to find herb. Found during the Helltide, when Sanctuary gives way to Hell's influence.
Diablo IV - Howler MossHowler Moss An herb used in the crafting of potions, elixirs, and incense. Found in Scosglen.
Diablo IV - BiteberryBiteberry An herb used in the crafting of potions, elixirs, and incense. Found in Fractured Peaks.
Diablo IV - ReddamineReddamine A fungus used in the crafting of potions, elixirs, and incense. Found in Dry Steppes.
Diablo IV - BlightshadeBlightshade An herb used in the crafting of potions, elixirs, and incense. Found in Hawezar.
Diablo IV - LifesbaneLifesbane An herb used in the crafting of potions, elixirs, and incense. Found in Kehjistan.

Ore

Jump to a Upgrade Material Type!
Salvage Plants Ore
Skins Monster Parts Masterworks (PTR)
Material How to Get
Diablo IV - Iron ChunkIron Chunk Metal used for improving weapons and jewelry. Found in veins nearly everywhere.
Diablo IV - Silver OreSilver Ore Rare metal used for improving weapons and jewelry. Found in veins nearly everywhere.
Diablo IV - Scattered PrismScattered Prism A mysterious prism most often found in very, very large bodies, such as world bosses.

Skins

Jump to a Upgrade Material Type!
Salvage Plants Ore
Skins Monster Parts Masterworks (PTR)
Material How to Get
Diablo IV - RawhideRawhide Common leather used for improving armor. Can be obtained from the various wildlife and beasts.
Diablo IV - Superior LeatherSuperior Leather Rare leather used for improving armor. Can be obtained from the various wildlife and beasts.

Monster Parts

Jump to a Upgrade Material Type!
Salvage Plants Ore
Skins Monster Parts Masterworks (PTR)
Material How to Get
Diablo IV - DemonDemon's Heart Found in the bodies of demons.
Diablo IV - PaletonguePaletongue Found in the mouths of evil humans.
Diablo IV - Grave DustGrave Dust Found in the bodies, bones, or cerements of the undead.
Diablo IV - Crushed Beast BonesCrushed Beast Bones Found by killing beasts and animals, as well as werecreatures.

Masterworks (PTR Server)

Jump to a Upgrade Material Type!
Salvage Plants Ore
Skins Monster Parts Masterworks (PTR)
Material How to Get
Diablo IV - RuneshardRuneshard An ancient token used by the Horadrim to enter The Pit of the Artificer. Most often found in Whisper Bounties, Helltide, Legion Chests, and Nightmare Dungeons.
Diablo IV - ObduciteObducite Earned from The Pit, and used to Masterwork your equipment at the Blacksmith.
Diablo IV - IngolithIngolith Earned from The Pit, and used to Masterwork your equipment at the Blacksmith.
Diablo IV - NeathironNeathiron Earned from The Pit, and used to Masterwork your equipment at the Blacksmith.

These materials are currently not available on the Live server and can only be obtained by participating in Legion Events, Helltide, Whispers, and Nightmare Dungeons or by completing The Pit, which can be accessed in the PTR Server of Diablo 4.

Where to Use Upgrade Materials

Upgrade Equipment at the Blacksmith

Diablo 4 - How to Upgrade Weapons and Armor

You can use the Ore, Skins, and Salvage you've collected to upgrade your weapons and armor at the Blacksmith. We highly recommend only enhancing your Rare and Legendary equipment as upgrading is costly in both Gold and Upgrade Materials.

All Blacksmith Features

Craft Potions and Elixirs at the Alchemist

Diablo 4 - Alchemist Health Potion Upgrading

You can use the Plants and Monster Parts you've collected to craft upgraded Health Potions and various Elixirs at the Alchemist. Upgrade your Health Potions frequently when hitting level milestones to improve your survivability, and don't hesitate to craft Elixirs if you need stat or Experience Gain boosts!

All Alchemist Features

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