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Recycling

Updated Jun 29, 2026

Players can Recycle fully repaired crafted or magical items to retrieve raw resources from it
Magical items can be recycled into Arcane Essence, a useful resource which is primarily used for aspect useage.
- Better quality magical items yield more essence.
Recycling an item does not require any skill to perform.
Any crafting tool that is used for crafting gear can be used to recycle items, like a sewing kit. (Blacksmithy tools require an anvil)
- Crafting tools can be crafted or purchased from tinkers.
Doubleclick the crafting tool to access the recycling menu on the bottom left of the gump.
- The top button, above Begin Reycling, allows you to switch recycling modes.
  - "Recycle single item" is the recommended option, as it is limited to recycling individual items.
- Pressing "Begin Recycling" will allow you to start the recycling process.
- Other modes such as "Recycle All", "Recycle All Magical" and "Recycle Entire Backpack" will target items inside your entire backpack, and could destroy useful gear.

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