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How to Get Darkscale

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★ Discipline Points (DP) | Rift Crystals (RC) | Gold

Darkscale is one of the materials needed to enhance equipment in Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2). Learn how to get Darkscale and know what to do with it!

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How to Get Darkscale

Drop From Monsters

Monster Location in the Map
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Darkscale is dropped by the Magma Scale enemy, massive lizard-like creatures with red and black skin resembling lava. Magma Scales are found around the excavation site and at the Volcanic Island Camp.

What to Do With Darkscale

Enhance Equipment

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Darkscale is one of the many materials that can be used to enhance your equipment.

You can enhance your equipment by visiting an Armory or a Smithy and bringing the necessary materials and Gold for the upgrade. These types of Vendors are found in every major city in the game such as Vernworth, Bakbattahl, and Melve.

How to Enhance Equipment

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