Dark Fragments in Palworld: Acquisition Guide

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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 coveted Dark Fragments. Essential for high-tier accessories, acquiring Dark Fragments is a key objective in Feybreak.

How to Obtain Dark Fragments in Palworld

Dark Fragments are obtained by engaging with Dark-elemental Pals exclusively found on Feybreak Island. This method is not applicable to Dark-elemental Pals in other game regions. The coastal areas of Feybreak primarily feature ground and water-type Pals; venturing inland is necessary to locate Dark-elemental Pals. Note that some Pals, such as Starryon, are nocturnal unless encountered as boss variants.

Capturing or defeating these Pals (using Ultimate or Exotic Spheres is recommended) yields 1-3 Dark Fragments on average. The drop is not guaranteed per encounter, but diligent hunting of Dark Pals ensures a sufficient supply.

The following Dark-elemental Pals yield Dark Fragments. Be aware of boss and predator variants found in open areas and dungeons:

Pal Name

Drop Rate

Starryon

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 can occasionally be found scattered across Feybreak. Thorough exploration is beneficial, though frequent combat will deplete ammunition, potentially impacting other objectives like defeating Bjorn, the island's formidable Tower Boss.

Utilizing Dark Fragments in Palworld

Despite the challenge in acquiring them, Dark Fragments are not used in a vast array of recipes. Their primary use is in crafting specialized saddles, accessories for certain Pals, and enhanced boots for the player character.

The following items require Dark Fragments. Remember to unlock the schematic via the Technology Menu (or Ancient Technology Menu) using Technology Points, and ensure you have the necessary machines and resources:

Crafted Item

Unlock Method

Homing Module

Technology Menu, Level 57 (5 Technology Points)

Triple Jump Boots

Ancient Technology Menu, Level 58 (3 Ancient Technology Points; Requires defeating Feybreak Tower boss)

Double Air Dash Boots

Ancient Technology Menu, Level 54 (3 Ancient Technology Points)

Smokie's Harness

Technology Menu, Level 56 (3 Technology Points)

Dazzi Noct's Necklace

Technology Menu, Level 52 (3 Technology Points)

Starryon Saddle

Technology Menu, Level 57 (4 Technology Points)

Nyafia's Shotgun

Technology Menu, Level 53 (3 Technology Points)

Xenolord Saddle

Technology Menu, Level 60 (5 Technology Points)