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Pocketpair's Palworld, renowned for its expansive open-world exploration, continues to captivate players since its January 2024 launch. The Feybreak DLC significantly enhanced the game, introducing numerous crafting materials, including the valuable Dark Fragments. These aren't as common as Paldium, making them a sought-after resource for high-level crafting.
How to Obtain Dark Fragments in Palworld
Dark Fragments are exclusively found on Feybreak Island. To acquire them, you must hunt or capture Dark-elemental Pals. Note that Dark-elemental Pals in other game areas won't yield Dark Fragments. The coastal areas of Feybreak primarily feature ground and water-type Pals; venture inland to find Dark-elemental Pals. Some, like Starryon, are nocturnal unless they are boss variants.
Defeating or capturing these Pals (using Ultimate or Exotic Spheres is recommended) yields 1-3 Dark Fragments per encounter. The drop isn't guaranteed, but diligent hunting should provide a sufficient supply.
The following Dark-elemental Pals drop Dark Fragments (note that boss and predator variants exist):
While less reliable, single Dark Fragments may randomly appear on the ground across Feybreak. Thorough exploration is key.
Utilizing Dark Fragments in Palworld
Dark Fragments are a crucial crafting component, though not used extensively. They're primarily needed for specialized saddles, accessories for certain Pals, and enhanced boots for your character.
The following items require Dark Fragments (schematics must be unlocked using Technology or Ancient Technology Points):