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# Ashen Scrap
*Ash remembers what the world discards.*
**Ashen Scrap** is an account-wide recycling currency obtained by destroying eligible equipment and ETC materials through the **Ashen Salvager**.
The current system processes complete categories automatically. Players do not select items one by one.
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**Every eligible item in the confirmed batch is permanently destroyed, even when it produces 0 Ashen Scrap.**
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## How Recycling Works
1. Choose Equipment, ETC or Everything.
2. The NPC scans the inventory automatically.
3. Protected and ineligible items are ignored.
4. A preview displays the eligible units and estimated reward.
5. Confirm with `Recycle the entire batch`.
6. Every eligible item is consumed.
7. Ashen Scrap is rolled and added to the account balance.
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The preview shows an **average expected yield**.
The final reward may be lower or higher because every eligible unit performs its own configured roll.
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## Equipment Recycling
Normal weapons and armor may be accepted when they are clean and unprotected.
The following equipment is rejected:
* Equipped or unidentified items.
* Broken items.
* Refined equipment.
* Carded or forged equipment.
* Equipment with Grade or Random Options.
* Rental or bound items.
* Shadow Equipment.
* Costume Equipment.
* Protected Item IDs and ranges.
### Ashen Scrap Chance
The chance is based on the equipment's NPC sell value.
| NPC Sell Value | Chance per Equipment Unit |
| -------------------: | ------------------------: |
| **Up to 500 Zeny** | 5% |
| **501–5,000 Zeny** | 12% |
| **Above 5,000 Zeny** | 20% |
Each accepted equipment unit is destroyed whether the roll succeeds or fails.
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## ETC Recycling
Eligible ETC materials are processed together.
| Rule | Current Value |
| ---------------------- | ------------------: |
| Units per roll | 50 ETC |
| Chance per roll | 50% |
| Reward on success | 1 Ashen Scrap |
| Average expected value | 1 Scrap per 100 ETC |
Remaining ETC below a complete 50-unit batch still receives a proportional chance.
Most ETC items can be accepted unless they are protected, rental or bound.
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## Protected Items
The Ashen Salvager automatically protects important progression items.
Current protected examples include:
* Faded, Tempered, Ancient and Sovereign Weapon Echo.
* Fragment Rune.
* Shard of Waning Time.
* Hourglass of the Fallen.
* Larval Tear.
* Beginner's Shadow Set.
* Echo-Smith Inscriptions.
Use `View protected items` to review the live protection list in-game.
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## Account-Wide Progress
Ashen Scrap is stored directly on the account.
The Salvage Ledger tracks:
* Current Ashen Scrap balance.
* Total equipment units consumed.
* Total ETC units consumed.
Every character on the same account shares these values.
Ashen Scrap is not an inventory item and cannot be dropped or traded.
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## Important Notes
* Eligibility depends on the item's current state and the protected configuration.
* Review the complete preview before confirming.
* The current Ashen Salvager does not contain a reward exchange menu.
* Canceling before confirmation consumes nothing.
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Recycle only items you are prepared to lose permanently.
The salvage flame remembers no mistake once the batch has been confirmed.
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## Related Guides
Equipment
Review equipment systems before recycling weapons or armor.
Weapon Echoes
Learn about the protected materials used by the Echo-Smith.
Fragment Runes
Understand the separate progression currency obtained from bosses.
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