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Pocketpair's Palworld, renowned for its expansive open-world exploration, offers a constant stream of mystical items and Pals to discover. The Feybreak DLC significantly expanded this, introducing numerous crafting materials crucial for upgrading your character and Pal base. One such elusive material is Dark Fragments. Unlike the more common Paldium, Dark Fragments are essential for high-level accessories.

How to Obtain Dark Fragments in Palworld

To acquire Dark Fragments, hunt Dark-elemental Pals exclusively on Feybreak Island. This doesn't apply to Dark-elemental Pals on other islands. The coastal areas primarily feature ground and water-type Pals; venture inland to find Dark-elemental Pals. Note that some, like Starryon, are nocturnal unless they're boss variants.

Capturing or defeating these Pals (using Ultimate or Exotic Spheres is recommended) yields 1-3 Dark Fragments on average. Drops aren't guaranteed, but diligent hunting will provide a sufficient supply.

The following Dark-elemental Pals yield Dark Fragments. Be aware of boss and predator variants:

Pal Name Drop Rate Starryon1-2 x Dark Fragments Omascul1-2 x Dark Fragments Splatterina2-3 x Dark Fragments Dazzi Noct1 x Dark Fragment Kitsun Noct1-2 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 key, but remember that frequent combat depletes ammo, which you may need for other challenges like Bjorn, the island's 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 for your character.

Here's a list of craftable items requiring Dark Fragments. Unlocking schematics in the Technology Menu (or Ancient Technology Menu) using Technology Points (or Ancient Technology Points) is necessary, along with the appropriate machines and materials.

Crafted Item Unlock Method Homing ModuleLevel 57 in Technology Menu (5 Technology Points Required) Triple Jump BootsLevel 58 in Ancient Technology Menu (3 Ancient Technology Points Required; Defeat Feybreak Tower boss) Double Air Dash BootsLevel 54 in Ancient Technology Menu (3 Ancient Technology Points Required) Smokie's HarnessLevel 56 in Technology Menu (3 Technology Points Required) Dazzi Noct's NecklaceLevel 52 in Technology Menu (3 Technology Points Required) Starryon SaddleLevel 57 in Technology Menu (4 Technology Points Required) Nyafia's ShotgunLevel 53 in Technology Menu (3 Technology Points Required) Xenolord SaddleLevel 60 in Technology Menu (5 Technology Points Required)