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Pocketpair's Palworld, launched in January 2024, captivates players with its expansive open-world and diverse Pals. The Feybreak DLC significantly expanded crafting, introducing valuable materials like Dark Fragments. These elusive fragments are crucial for high-level gear.
How to Obtain Dark Fragments in Palworld
Dark Fragments are exclusively obtained from Dark-elemental Pals on Feybreak Island. This doesn't apply to Dark-elemental Pals in other areas. Many Pals on the outer beaches and gravel areas are ground or water types; venturing inland is necessary to find Dark-elemental Pals. Note that some, like Starryon, primarily appear at night (unless boss variants).
Capturing or defeating these Pals (using Ultimate or Exotic Spheres is recommended) yields 1-3 Dark Fragments, though drops aren't guaranteed. Efficient hunting of Dark Pals is key to acquiring a sufficient supply.
The following Dark-elemental Pals drop Dark Fragments. Be aware of boss and predator variants in open areas or dungeons:
1-2 x Dark Fragments
Omascul
1-2 x Dark Fragments
Splatterina
2-3 x Dark Fragments
Dazzi Noct
1 x Dark Fragment
Kitsun Noct
1-2 x Dark Fragments
Starryon (Midnight Blue Mane; Boss)
1-2 x Dark Fragments
Rampaging Starryon (Predator Pal)
1-2 x Dark Fragments
Omascul (Hundred-Faced Apostle; Boss)
1-2 x Dark Fragments
Splatterina (Crismon Butcher; Boss)
2-3 x Dark Fragments
Dazzi Noct (Born of the Thunderclouds; Boss)
1 x Dark Fragment
Kitsun Noct (Guardian of the Dark Flame; Boss)
1-2 x Dark Fragments
Rampaging Omascul (Predator Pal)
1-2 x Dark Fragments
Rampaging Splatterina (Predator Pal)
2-3 x Dark Fragments
While less reliable, single Dark Fragments may randomly appear on Feybreak. Thorough exploration is advised, as frequent combat depletes ammo needed for other challenges (like Bjorn, the Tower Boss).
Utilizing Dark Fragments in Palworld
Dark Fragments, though difficult to amass, aren't used in many recipes. They primarily craft specialized saddles, accessories for certain Pals, and enhanced boots (dash and jump) for your character.
The following items require Dark Fragments. Unlocking schematics in the Technology Menu (or Ancient Technology Menu) using Technology Points (or Ancient Technology Points) and having the necessary machines are prerequisites:
Level 57 in Technology Menu (5 Technology Points Required)
Triple Jump Boots
Level 58 in Ancient Technology Menu (3 Ancient Technology Points Required; Feybreak Tower boss defeat required)
Double Air Dash Boots
Level 54 in Ancient Technology Menu (3 Ancient Technology Points Required)
Smokie's Harness
Level 56 in Technology Menu (3 Technology Points Required)
Dazzi Noct's Necklace
Level 52 in Technology Menu (3 Technology Points Required)
Starryon Saddle
Level 57 in Technology Menu (4 Technology Points Required)
Nyafia's Shotgun
Level 53 in Technology Menu (3 Technology Points Required)
Xenolord Saddle
Level 60 in Technology Menu (5 Technology Points Required)
