If your inventory is looking a bit too full, you’ll want to make use of the Salvage feature in Diablo 4.

This handy trick lets you break down items into raw materials, as well as unlocking new transmog appearances for your character.

How to Salvage Diablo 4

Diablo 4 players can Salvage their items into crafting materials by heading to a Blacksmith in one of the game’s towns or villages.

Interact with the Blacksmith and select the Pickaxe icon, then choose each item you’d like to Salvage in your inventory. This will remove the item, providing raw materials and unlocking its appearance in the Wardrobe.

Alternatively, you can mark items as junk in your inventory before choosing ‘All Junk’ to have the Blacksmith Salvage all your junk loot at once.

The Blacksmith can also Salvage all your Common, Magic, or Rare items at once, should you select those options.

Of course, be sure to keep your best items around, as you’ll need them to create some of Diablo 4’s best builds.

Should You Sell or Salvage Diablo 4

You should always try and salvage your items if you can in Diablo 4, as the benefit of getting crafting materials to upgrade your gear from salvaging massively outweighs the negative of losing out on gold.

Additionally, you’ll typically get a significant amount of gold simply by exploring the world. So, you typically won’t need the revenue from selling gear anyway.

Of course, striking a balance between the two is always the best option. However, when in doubt, make sure to salvage what you can and only sell if you’re saving up for something in particular.

What Does Salvaging Do in Diablo 4?

In Diablo 4, Salvaging an item will turn it into crafting materials to help you build other items.

The item that you Salvage will be destroyed, but the process also permanently unlocks its appearance for your character via the transmog system.

Head to your Wardrobe (visible with an icon on the map in any major town), and you’ll be able to equip your character with the item’s appearance indefinitely, even though you’re not actually wearing it.

You’ll even be able to apply new pigments to the armor, changing its appearance to your liking.

Where to Salvage – Blacksmith Location in Diablo 4

The first area you’ll come across with a Blacksmith is in Kyovashad. You’ll be able to spot a Blacksmith on the map by looking for the hammer and anvil icon.

Simply interact with the Blacksmith, and you’ll be able to salvage your items into crafting materials directly from your inventory.

Salvaging is a great way to free up some space while earning you some raw materials. However, check an item’s price tag by hovering over it first.

You may be more inclined to sell more pricey weapons and armor at a merchant rather than disassembling them into scrap.