Guild Wars 2

I’m interested in what items give you what number of mats and percentages of which materials. Is there a spreadsheet or a running list that I could look at.

— Hides (Leather) —

Tier 1 – Tattered Hide – Rawhide Leather Sections (1-3)
Tier 2 – Ripped Hide – Rawhide Leather Sections (1-3) / Thin Leather Sections (1-3)
Tier 3 – Torn Hide – Thin Leather Sections (1-3) / Coarse Leather Sections (1-3)
Tier 4 – Frayed Hide – Coarse Leather Sections (1-3) / Rugged Leather Sections (1-3)
Tier 5 – Filthy Hide – Rugged Leather Sections (1-3) / Thick Leather Sections (1-3)
Tier 6 – Salvageable Hide – Thick Leather Sections (1-3) / Hardened Leather Section

— Straps (Leather) —

Tier 1 – Rawhide Leather Strap – Rawhide Leather Sections (1-3)
Tier 2 – Thin Leather Strap – Rawhide Leather Sections (1-3) / Thin Leather Sections (1-3)
Tier 3 – Coarse Leather Strap – Thin Leather Sections (1-3) / Coarse Leather Sections (1-3)
Tier 4 – Rugged Leather Strap – Coarse Leather Sections (1-3) / Rugged Leather Sections (1-3)
Tier 5 – Thick Leather Strap – Rugged Leather Sections (1-3) / Thick Leather Sections (1-3)
Tier 6 – Hard Leather Strap – Thick Leather Sections (1-3) / Hardened Leather Section

— Garments (Cloth) —

Tier 1 – Shredded Garment – Jute Scrap (1-3)
Tier 2 – Worn Garment – Jute Scrap (1-3) / Wool Scrap (1-3)
Tier 3 – Ragged Garment – Wool Scrap (1-3) / Cotton Scrap (1-3)
Tier 4 – Frayed Garment – Cotton Scrap (1-3) / Linen Scrap (1-3)
Tier 5 – Torn Garment – Linen (0-2) (?) / Silk (1-3)
Tier 6 – Discarded Garment – Silk Scrap (1-3) / Gossamer Scrap

— Rags (Cloth) —

Tier 1 – Shredded Rag – Jute Scrap (1-3)
Tier 2 – Worn Rag – Jute Scrap (1-3) / Wool Scrap (1-3)
Tier 3 – Soiled Rag – Wool Scrap (1-3) / Cotton Scrap (1-3)
Tier 4 – Frayed Rag – Cotton Scrap (1-3) / Linen Scrap (1-3)
Tier 5 – Torn Rag – Linen (0-2) (?) / Silk (1-3)
Tier 6 – Rag – Silk Scrap (1-3) / Gossamer Scrap

— Scrap Metal (Metal) —

Tier 1 – Bit of Metal Scrap – Copper Ore (1-3)
Tier 2 – Pile of Metal Scrap – Copper Ore (1-3) / Iron Ore (1-3) / Silver Ore (1-3)
Tier 3 – Jadded Metal Scrap – Iron Ore (1-3) / Silver Ore (1-3) / Gold Ore (1-3)
Tier 4 – Metal Scrap – Iron Ore (1-3) / Gold Ore (1-3) / Platinum Ore (1-3)
Tier 5 – Salvageable Metal Scrap – Platinum Ore (1-3) / Mithril Ore (1-3)
Tier 6 – Valuable Metal Scrap – Mithril Ore (1-3) / Orichalcum Ore

— Clumps of Ore (Metal) —

Tier 1 – Brittle Clump of Ore – Copper Ore (1-3)
Tier 2 – Weak Clump of Ore – Copper Ore (1-3) / Iron Ore (1-3 / Silver Ore (1-3)
Tier 3 – Clump of Ore – Iron Ore (1-3) / Silver Ore (1-3) / Gold Ore (1-3)
Tier 4 – Laden Clump of Ore – Iron Ore (1-3) / Gold Ore (1-3) / Platinum Ore (1-3)
Tier 5 – Loaded Clump of Ore – Platinum Ore (1-3) / Mithril Ore (1-3)
Tier 6 – Rich Clump of Ore – Mithril Ore (1-3) / Orichalcum Ore

There are other items which are “Rare Salvage Items” but they’re dropped by Aetherblades / Molten Alliance / Watchworks. And a set of items Mawdrey can give up.

As for armor/weapons – they generally salvage into the type of metal used to make them for the level range they exist in.

Thats a great list I can add that to my spreadsheet. Here are some numbers for light armors. Can anyone correct these numbers if they are wrong. I cant figure out the mid level percentage split. Also if the levels are perfectly accurate. Is gossamer only 76-80 and whats the % split? Also and almost important, what is the number of mats on average on chest pieces, pants, ect…

Light Armor:
Wool 21-30
Wool/Cotton 50%? 31-33
Cotton 34-45
Cotton/Linen 50%? 46-50
Linen 51-60
Linen/Silk 61-63
Silk 64-76
Silk/Gossamer 92%|8%? 876-80

Don’t forget light armor also does Jute at very low levels.

Yes but what levels, haven’t figured that one out…. wondering if my numbers are right

From https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/archive/bltc/Mystic-s-Gold-Profiting-Guide/first#post4340574

• Also helps to know level ranges:
  green wood 1-20, soft wood 16-33, seasoned wood 31-48, hard wood 46-63, elder wood 64-80
  copper ore 1-23, iron ore 19-55, platinum ore 49-62, mithril ore 63-80
  rawhide leather 1-18, thin leather 16-33, coarse leather 31-48, rugged leather 46-63, thick leather 61-80
  jute scrap 1-18, wool scrap 16-33, cotton scrap 31-50, linen scrap 46-63, silk scrap 61-80

but those numbers are not fully true… there is overlap, one of my big questions is what is the percentage of each mat at those overlaps

Roguefire.8174:

but those numbers are not fully true… there is overlap, one of my big questions is what is the percentage of each mat at those overlaps

Those numbers most certainly are true.
The overlaps happen because there are for example level 20 weapons that are crafted from t1 wood/ore but the lowest t2 weapon drops start at lvl 16.

So the salvaged mat is not entirely dependant on the level of the gear but rather what was used to craft it or in case of drops, which name they have.

The ratio of salvaging a higher tier material also depends on the salvage kit you use, so there arent any definite ratios.

It also seems that each salvageable item has an internal ratio of salvaging into a higher tier mat to which the chance of the salvage kit gets applied. That is easily checked by using a crude kit, which states that it has a 0% chance of salvaging a rarer mat but gives you a higher tier mat on the 10th try on average.

Ok I understand that depending on the salvage kit you have a % chance of getting a better mat no matter the level. My question is involved in the overlap. When 2 tiers overlap what is the percentage ignoring the salvage kit %… is it 50/50?

Roguefire.8174:

Ok I understand that depending on the salvage kit you have a % chance of getting a better mat no matter the level. My question is involved in the overlap. When 2 tiers overlap what is the percentage ignoring the salvage kit %… is it 50/50?

If tiers overlap, it depends on the item, which tier mat you will get.
Example:

You can use Bronze Plated Inscriptions to craft lvl 20 green weapons.
Those will savage into copper mostly with a rare chance to get iron ore.

The Mighty Iron Dagger, is a lvl 16 blue weapon from drops, which will salvage into iron ore.
https://www.gw2tp.com/item/26156-mighty-iron-dagger

Example: iron ore 19-55, platinum ore 49-62
From levels 49 to 55 what are the chances of getting iron vs platinum?

Roguefire.8174:

Example: iron ore 19-55, platinum ore 49-62
From levels 49 to 55 what are the chances of getting iron vs platinum?

I guess you completely ingored my last post.
IT DEPENDS ON THE ITEM YOU SALVAGE

Example:
Click this link:
https://www.gw2tp.com/search?sort=name&category=Weapon&subcategory=Dagger&levelmin=49&levelmax=55&page=1

It will show you all tradeable daggers between level 49 and 55.
You will notice that some daggers have the word IRON or STEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into IRON ORE

Some of the Daggers have the word DARKSTEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into PLATINUM ORE

Wanze.8410:

Roguefire.8174:

Example: iron ore 19-55, platinum ore 49-62
From levels 49 to 55 what are the chances of getting iron vs platinum?

I guess you completely ingored my last post.
IT DEPENDS ON THE ITEM YOU SALVAGE

Example:
Click this link:
https://www.gw2tp.com/search?sort=name&category=Weapon&subcategory=Dagger&levelmin=49&levelmax=55&page=1

It will show you all tradeable daggers between level 49 and 55.
You will notice that some daggers have the word IRON or STEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into IRON ORE

Some of the Daggers have the word DARKSTEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into PLATINUM ORE

but whats the % bro?? pls halp

insanemaniac.2456:

Wanze.8410:

Roguefire.8174:

Example: iron ore 19-55, platinum ore 49-62
From levels 49 to 55 what are the chances of getting iron vs platinum?

I guess you completely ingored my last post.
IT DEPENDS ON THE ITEM YOU SALVAGE

Example:
Click this link:
https://www.gw2tp.com/search?sort=name&category=Weapon&subcategory=Dagger&levelmin=49&levelmax=55&page=1

It will show you all tradeable daggers between level 49 and 55.
You will notice that some daggers have the word IRON or STEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into IRON ORE

Some of the Daggers have the word DARKSTEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into PLATINUM ORE

but whats the % bro?? pls halp

The %s fluctuate depending on which kind of kit you use. I have not recorded a big enough sample to even begin to tell you what the division is.

Wanze.8410:

Roguefire.8174:

Example: iron ore 19-55, platinum ore 49-62
From levels 49 to 55 what are the chances of getting iron vs platinum?

IT DEPENDS ON THE ITEM YOU SALVAGE
It will show you all tradeable daggers between level 49 and 55.
You will notice that some daggers have the word IRON or STEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into IRON ORE

Some of the Daggers have the word DARKSTEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into PLATINUM ORE

I just salvaged the same level 49 heavy armor 200 times with a Copper-Fed Salvage-o-Matic. With what you are saying I should consistently get either Iron or Platinum with a 10% rarer mat chance, however I got 70% iron 30% platinum.

To me that means you have a 80% chance of iron and a 20% chance at platinum without including the salvage kit bonus.

Roguefire.8174:

Wanze.8410:

Roguefire.8174:

Example: iron ore 19-55, platinum ore 49-62
From levels 49 to 55 what are the chances of getting iron vs platinum?

IT DEPENDS ON THE ITEM YOU SALVAGE
It will show you all tradeable daggers between level 49 and 55.
You will notice that some daggers have the word IRON or STEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into IRON ORE

Some of the Daggers have the word DARKSTEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into PLATINUM ORE

I just salvaged the same level 49 heavy armor 200 times with a Copper-Fed Salvage-o-Matic. With what you are saying I should consistently get either Iron or Platinum with a 10% rarer mat chance, however I got 70% iron 30% platinum.

To me that means you have a 80% chance of iron and a 20% chance at platinum without including the salvage kit bonus.

Information required – what pieces of armor did you salvage? Because for 200 times, it’s not the “same” item because that’s a little silly. Also a little silly to think of you having 200 items all the exact same one . . .

I’d like to start keeping a record myself, but I sort of refuse to do that much legwork out of the game when others do it more reliably for me. I just salvage it, accept my materials, and move on to the next piece of junk I’m not selling.

Roguefire.8174:

Wanze.8410:

Roguefire.8174:

Example: iron ore 19-55, platinum ore 49-62
From levels 49 to 55 what are the chances of getting iron vs platinum?

IT DEPENDS ON THE ITEM YOU SALVAGE
It will show you all tradeable daggers between level 49 and 55.
You will notice that some daggers have the word IRON or STEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into IRON ORE

Some of the Daggers have the word DARKSTEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into PLATINUM ORE

I just salvaged the same level 49 heavy armor 200 times with a Copper-Fed Salvage-o-Matic. With what you are saying I should consistently get either Iron or Platinum with a 10% rarer mat chance, however I got 70% iron 30% platinum.

To me that means you have a 80% chance of iron and a 20% chance at platinum without including the salvage kit bonus.

I am left speechless and congratulate you for your research.

For additional info on how kit rarity seems to effect common mat salvages, see my archived topic in the crafting section.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/archive/crafting/Salvage-Rates-results-on-rarity-of-Kit/first

I think there is drop research from salvaging ongoing on the wiki too, come to think of it. Haven’t looked into it.

Tobias Trueflight.8350:

Roguefire.8174:

Wanze.8410:

Roguefire.8174:

Example: iron ore 19-55, platinum ore 49-62
From levels 49 to 55 what are the chances of getting iron vs platinum?

IT DEPENDS ON THE ITEM YOU SALVAGE
It will show you all tradeable daggers between level 49 and 55.
You will notice that some daggers have the word IRON or STEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into IRON ORE

Some of the Daggers have the word DARKSTEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into PLATINUM ORE

I just salvaged the same level 49 heavy armor 200 times with a Copper-Fed Salvage-o-Matic. With what you are saying I should consistently get either Iron or Platinum with a 10% rarer mat chance, however I got 70% iron 30% platinum.

To me that means you have a 80% chance of iron and a 20% chance at platinum without including the salvage kit bonus.

Information required – what pieces of armor did you salvage? Because for 200 times, it’s not the “same” item because that’s a little silly. Also a little silly to think of you having 200 items all the exact same one . . .

I’d like to start keeping a record myself, but I sort of refuse to do that much legwork out of the game when others do it more reliably for me. I just salvage it, accept my materials, and move on to the next piece of junk I’m not selling.

How is salvaging the same items 200 times not “the same item”… I straight up said “I just salvaged the same level 49 heavy armor 200 times”. I salvaged the Ravaging Worn Scale Coat level 49. It was the same item all 200 times.

I have done this with multiple crossover tier items and my results prove its not dependent on the item, however predetermined chance of either getting one mat or the other.

Roguefire.8174:

Tobias Trueflight.8350:

Roguefire.8174:

Wanze.8410:

Roguefire.8174:

Example: iron ore 19-55, platinum ore 49-62
From levels 49 to 55 what are the chances of getting iron vs platinum?

IT DEPENDS ON THE ITEM YOU SALVAGE
It will show you all tradeable daggers between level 49 and 55.
You will notice that some daggers have the word IRON or STEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into IRON ORE

Some of the Daggers have the word DARKSTEEL in their names.
Those will salvage into PLATINUM ORE

I just salvaged the same level 49 heavy armor 200 times with a Copper-Fed Salvage-o-Matic. With what you are saying I should consistently get either Iron or Platinum with a 10% rarer mat chance, however I got 70% iron 30% platinum.

To me that means you have a 80% chance of iron and a 20% chance at platinum without including the salvage kit bonus.

Information required – what pieces of armor did you salvage? Because for 200 times, it’s not the “same” item because that’s a little silly. Also a little silly to think of you having 200 items all the exact same one . . .

I’d like to start keeping a record myself, but I sort of refuse to do that much legwork out of the game when others do it more reliably for me. I just salvage it, accept my materials, and move on to the next piece of junk I’m not selling.

How is salvaging the same items 200 times not “the same item”… I straight up said “I just salvaged the same level 49 heavy armor 200 times”. I salvaged the Ravaging Worn Scale Coat level 49. It was the same item all 200 times.

I have done this with multiple crossover tier items and my results prove its not dependent on the item, however predetermined chance of either getting one mat or the other.

Well, see, you salvage a Ravaging Worn Scale Coat (Level 49). And now it’s gone. You can’t salvage it again, you just did. You are salvaging another one