Last Updated on 23 March, 2025
Wondering how to break down weapons in Avowed? Dismantling weapons is the best way to get upgrade materials. Instead of holding onto extra gear, you can break it down and use the materials to improve your weapons and armor.
This guide will show you exactly how to break down weapons in Avowed and what resources you’ll get. So let’s dig in!
Why Break Down Weapons in Avowed?
In Avowed, breaking down weapons is the best way to get upgrade materials. You will need these resources to improve your weapons and armor at Camp giving you an edge in combat.
How to Break Down Weapons and Armor
Breaking down weapons and armor is simple, but it requires a few steps. Follow these instructions based on your platform:
- Open your Inventory menu.
- Scroll to the weapon or armor piece you want to break down.
- Ensure the item is not equipped.
- Look at the bottom-right of the screen for the Break Down input.
- Hold down the required button:
- PC: Press and hold ‘R’.
- Console: Press and hold ‘X’.
- If you tap the button instead of holding it, the item will go to your Party Stash instead.
What Materials Do You Get?
The materials you receive depend on the item type and upgrade level. Here’s what you can expect:
Breaking Down Normal Weapons and Armor
Item Type Common Fine Exceptional Superb
Upgraded Gear (+1 or more) Paradisan Ladder Hylea’s Talon Admeth’s Wyrt Cave Coral
Wands, Grimoires, Bows, Guns Softwood Branch Hardwood Branch Petrified Wood Branch Blackwood Branch
Melee Weapons Iron Chunk Steel Chunk White Steel Chunk Living Iron Chunk
Armor Pieces Pelt Tanned Hide Stelgaer Leather Balarok Skin
If the gear has been upgraded at least once, you will also receive Herb Materials, which are essential for upgrades.
Breaking Down Unique Weapons and Armor
Unique weapons and armor provide additional resources, including Adra, which is needed for upgrading Unique gear. The rarity of the Unique item determines the type of Adra you receive:
Rarity Adra Material
Fine Adra
Exceptional Awakened Adra
Superb Corrupted Adra
Legendary Adra Ban
In addition to Adra, you will receive normal upgrade materials for that gear type.
Breaking Down Legendary Gear
Legendary gear offers rare materials used for the best upgrades. Here’s what you get:
Gear Type Legendary Material
Any Legendary Unique Bloodwrithe Toadstool
Wands, Grimoires, Bows, Guns Glasswood Branch
Melee Weapons Living Steel Chunk
Armor Pieces Dragon Hide
Final Thoughts
Now you know how to break down weapons in Avowed! Salvaging extra gear keeps your inventory clean and helps you upgrade faster. Whether you need Adra or other rare materials, breaking down weapons is the smartest way to stay battle-ready.
