In Path of Exile 2, the abundance of loot means you'll frequently find yourself teleporting back to town to sell items. While accumulating gold is beneficial, you can also salvage unwanted gear for valuable items. However, you must first unlock this feature. If you're curious about obtaining items like Blacksmith's Whetstones and Armorer's Scraps, the key lies in the salvage bench. Here's how to complete the 'Finding the Forge' quest to unlock item salvaging and free up inventory space.

To unlock the ability to salvage items, you need to complete the 'Finding the Forge' quest, which becomes available during Act 1 after completing 'Secrets in the Dark'. At the base camp, speaking with Renly will initiate this objective, which involves searching for his tools in Ogham Village. As you progress through the main questline, specifically 'The Trail of Corruption', you'll eventually reach Ogham Village. If you're unsure of its location, you can open the map and hover over nodes to identify unexplored areas. For additional assistance, refer to our guide on pinpointing Ogham Village.

Upon reaching Ogham Village, explore to find Renly's tools. The map layouts are randomly generated, so precise directions aren't possible. However, look for a group of houses divided by a thin path; if you see a checkpoint at the entrance, you're in the right place. Enter Renly's Workshop, defeat the enemies inside, and retrieve the tools from the table. Return to Renly using a town portal for a quick trip.

After completing 'Finding the Forge', Renly will set up the salvage bench in the upper corner of the base camp. This bench allows you to exchange unwanted items for valuable resources, though this process is irreversible. Ensure you're not salvaging items you might need later. You can only salvage rare quality armor and weapons with sockets. This action will yield Blacksmith's Whetstones, Artificer's Shards, and Armorer's Scraps.

In Path of Exile 2, selling items to NPC vendors typically yields gold, unlike the first game where you'd receive different currency items. Loot everything, make frequent trips to town, and either sell or salvage items. Incorporating this into your routine early on will benefit you greatly.

For more assistance with Path of Exile 2, check out our guides on defeating The Executioner, obtaining Uncut Skill Gems, and optimizing PC settings.

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