Archaic Shards
| Archaic Shards | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Jagged fragments of dense metal. Too irregular to smelt cleanly, too valuable to discard. | |
| Type | Materials |
| Rarity | Common |
| Dropped By | Ancient S.P.D.R. Construct (boss) Ancient B.L.D.R. Construct Ancient C.R.T.R. Construct Ancient G.A.R.D. Construct (Burner) Ancient G.A.R.D. Construct (Dozer) Ancient G.A.R.D. Construct (Slicer) Ancient G.T.H.R. Construct I Ancient G.T.H.R. Construct II Ancient G.U.N.R. Construct I Ancient G.U.N.R. Construct II |
| Crafting | - |
Archaic Shards are jagged fragments of dense Ancient metal. They are too irregular to smelt cleanly, yet too valuable to throw away. Every kind of Ancient construct carries them, and the remains of fallen constructs can be searched for more. Ancient mining deposits all over Cinder's Cradle hold them too, often inside mines and near Shroud Root sites. A few deposits also sit in the Albaneve Summits, Nomad Highlands and Veilwater Basin. The shards feed a long list of recipes. The Archaic Lockpick is cut from them, by hand or more cheaply by the Ancient Researcher. The Infusion Altar needs them for Archaic Infusion. The Hunter uses them for the Blunt Arrow, the Shroud Arrow III and weapons such as the Draconian Bow. Armour pieces from several sets, the Ancient Workbench and the region's plant pots also call for them. The Fisher mixes them into Epic Fishing Bait II. It is a late-game material that piles up steadily while fighting constructs.
Archaic Shards Crafting Recipes
Everything below is made with Archaic Shards: arrows, materials and spells.
| Item | Image | Kind | Amount Used | Crafting Materials | Crafting Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blunt Arrow | 
|
Arrows | 10 | -
|
Hunter |
| Shroud Arrow III | 
|
Arrows | 5 | -
|
Hunter |
| Archaic Infusion | 
|
Materials | 5 | -
|
Infusion Altar |
| Eternal Acid Bite II | 
|
Spells | 20 | -
|
Alchemist at Laboratory |
Notes
- The Archaic Lockpick opens the locked chests and doors of Cinder's Cradle.
- The Ancient Researcher's plant pots and the Ancient Workbench also call for shards.
How to Get Archaic Shards Guide
Every type of Ancient construct drops shards when destroyed. The remains of fallen constructs in Cinder's Cradle can be searched for more. Ancient mining deposits hold them too, mostly inside mines, around Shroud Root sites and near the Engine Chambers. Fighting constructs and mining as a habit keeps a steady stock.
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