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Invention Salvage
Overview
Invention Salvage (a type of Salvage), along with Recipes, are used to craft enhancements, costumes, respecs, and powers first introduced by the Invention System in Issue 9. Invention salvage is acquired by defeating PvE enemies, spending Reward Merits, spending Tickets, trading with other players, or buying from the Auction House. Salvage drops require access to the Invention License in some way, including Paragon Market temporary unlock, subscription temporary unlock, or permanent unlock via Paragon Rewards.
Salvage Details
Breakdown
In all, there are 108 different pieces of invention salvage. Each piece has an origin, a level bracket, and a rarity, and there are six different pieces in each possible combination of these categories.
There are two origins: Arcane and Technological. Which origin an enemy might drop depends on its faction. Most enemies will drop only one or the other, although a few can drop either.
There are three level brackets: Low-Level, Mid-Level, and High-Level. Low-Level invention salvage may be dropped by enemies from levels 4-25. Mid-Level salvage may be dropped by enemies level 20-39. High-Level salvage may be dropped by enemies level 35+. Note that these ranges overlap. Enemies in an overlap might drop invention salvage from either valid bracket.
There are three rarities: Common, Uncommon, and Rare. The rarity of a piece of salvage is reflected by the color of its title and by the "Invention Salvage Found!" message: white for Common, yellow for Uncommon, orange for Rare. For each drop, the Common:Uncommon:Rare ratio is 22:5:1:
- Common: 22 in 28 chance (78.57%)
- Uncommon: 5 in 28 chance (17.86%)
- Rare: 1 in 28 chance (3.57%)
A player receives the following message upon receiving the first piece of invention salvage:
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You have received your first piece of Invention Salvage. This can be used with more Salvage and Recipes to create Enhancements, Costume pieces, or Temporary Powers. To learn more about the Invention System, see any trainer. |
Drop Rates
Each enemy you defeat has a chance of dropping one piece of invention salvage, provided it is at least level 4 and its con color is green or higher.
- Underling: never
- Minion: 8%
- Lieutenant/Sniper: 10.64%
- Boss/Elite Boss: 25%
- Archvillain: either never or 43.22%, depending on the AV
The chance of a drop depends entirely on the critter's Rank. Higher-level enemies do not drop salvage more often. Teams also do not directly increase the chance that each enemy might drop invention salvage, although they indirectly increase the total amount of invention salvage found by causing more, and higher-ranked, enemies to spawn. However, this increase is offset by the fact that each enemy can drop only one piece of invention salvage regardless of team size, and each drop goes to a random team member.
Enemy Origins
Enemies and enemy groups that will drop Arcane salvage only: Banished Pantheon, Bat'Zul, Black Swan, Cabal, Cap au Diable Demons, Carnival of Shadows, Cimeroran Traitors, Circle of Thorns, Coralax, Diabolique, Fir Bolg, Ghosts, Hellions, Infernal, Lanaruu, Legacy Chain, Luddites, Midnight Squad, Minions of Igneous, Mother Mayhem, Psychic Clockwork, Red Caps, Rularuu, Shadowhunter, Shadow Shard Reflections, Slag Golems, Snakes, Spectral Pirates, Tsoo, Tuatha de Dannan, Tyrant, Wailers, Warriors, Winter Horde.
Enemies and enemy groups that will drop Technological salvage only: Antimatter, 60's Arachnos, Arachnoids, Battle Maiden, Bobcat, Cage Consortium Guards, Crazed, Crey, Dockworkers, Family, Freakshow, Gold Brickers, Hydra, Infected, Knives of Artemis, Lost, Loyalists, Malaise, Malta, Marauder, Mooks, Nemesis, Neuron, Nictus, Outcasts, Paragon Police Department, Peacebringers, Prisoners, Rikti, Rogue Island Police, Rogue Robots, Scrapyarders, Security Guards, Shivans, Siege, Skulls, Sky Raiders, Spetsnaz Commandos, Thugs, Trolls, Turrets, Vahzilok, Werewolves.
Enemies and enemy groups that will drop both Arcane and Technological salvage: 5th Column, Arachnos, Axis America, Chimera, Clockwork, Council, Council Empire, Devouring Earth, Dominatrix, generic/mission heroes, generic/mission villains, Longbow, Rogue Arachnos, Vanguard Shield, Vanguard Sword, Vindicators, Void Hunters, WISDOM, Wyvern.
NPC Sale Value
Invention salvage sells for the following influence/infamy values to NPC stores and contacts:
- Common: 250 inf
- Uncommon: 1000 inf
- Rare: 5000 inf
Storage
- See also: Invention System Capacity
Each character can hold up to 80 total invention salvage pieces in his Invention Salvage tab, and an additional 50 in his or her Vault Reserve inventory. The total storage capacity of both increases with the character's level, and personal storage can be increased by other means as well.
Invention Salvage Items
What follows is an alphabetical listing of all available invention salvage, with accompanying descriptions and links. For a more compact overview, see Invention Salvage Tiers.
Alchemical Gold
See also: Alchemical Gold Salvage
This was once lead, but has been alchemically changed into gold.
Alchemical Silver
See also: Alchemical Silver Salvage
This was once tin, but has been alchemically changed into silver.
Alien Blood Sample
See also: Alien Blood Sample Salvage
A blood sample taken from an alien life form.
Ancient Artifact
See also: Ancient Artifact Salvage
This could be extremely valuable, or complete garbage. Hard to tell.
Ancient Bone
See also: Ancient Bone Salvage
This bone holds more secrets than you can know.
Android Armor Plate
See also: Android Armor Plate Salvage
A piece of Praetorian Clockwork Android armor, you occasionally catch a glimpse of glowing nanites flickering on its surfaces.
Android Blaster
See also: Android Blaster Salvage
This sophisticated weaponry removed from a Praetorian Clockwork Android is in perfect condition.
Android Circuitry
See also: Android Circuitry Salvage
Highly advanced circruitry from Praetorian Clockwork Androids.
Black Blood of the Earth
See also: Black Blood of the Earth Salvage
No, it's not oil, it's the Black Blood of the Earth.
Bleeding Stone
See also: Bleeding Stone Salvage
People who use the phrase 'like getting blood from a stone' obviously have never seen this.
Blood of the Incarnate
See also: Blood of the Incarnate Salvage
A vial of blood from a recipient of the power of the Well of the Furies.
Boresight
See also: Boresight Salvage
A simple sight used to aim weapons.
Brain Lichen
See also: Brain Lichen Salvage
This sample of Devouring Earth Brain Lichen is intact and not a little bit disgusting.
Brass
See also: Brass Salvage
A small bar of brass.
Carnival of Shadows Mask
See also: Carnival of Shadows Mask Salvage
A mask from the Carnival of Shadows.
Ceramic Armor Plate
See also: Ceramic Armor Plate Salvage
An armor plate made of high-density ceramics.
Chaos Theorem
See also: Chaos Theorem Salvage
A mathematical theory describing the behavior of nonlinear dynamic systems.
Chemical Formula
See also: Chemical Formula Salvage
A chemical formula, useful in experiments.
Chronal Skip
See also: Chronal Skip Salvage
A device that allows the user to skip forward in time.
Circuit Board
See also: Circuit Board Salvage
A printed circuit board used in many high-tech devices.
Clockwork Gear
See also: Clockwork Gear Salvage
A gear from one of the Clockwork King's minions.
Clockwork Winder
See also: Clockwork Winder Salvage
The big key seen sticking out of the back of so many of the Clockwork King's creations.
Commercial Cybernetic
See also: Commercial Cybernetic Salvage
A cybernetic implant approved for medical use.
Complex Chemical Formula
See also: Complex Chemical Formula Salvage
With a chemical formula this complex, you can achieve remarkable results.
Computer Virus
See also: Computer Virus Salvage
A simple virus used to cause havoc with personal computers.
Conspiratorial Evidence
See also: Conspiratorial Evidence Salvage
Who knew that the simple aglet's true purpose was so sinister?
Corrosive Gas
See also: Corrosive Gas Salvage
A canister of corrosive gas. Handle with caution.
Daemon Program
See also: Daemon Program Salvage
A hidden, resident, computer program.
Data Drive
See also: Data Drive Salvage
A small multi-gigabyte data storage device.
Deific Weapon
See also: Deific Weapon Salvage
A weapon lored to have belonged to an ancient god.
Demonic Blood Sample
See also: Demonic Blood Sample Salvage
A blood sample of a demon from the Netherworld.
Demonic Threat Report
See also: Demonic Threat Report Salvage
An official report from MAGI about the threat demons possess to the material world.
Destiny
See also: Destiny Salvage
Does this hold a person's true destiny? Can destiny be changed?
Diamond
See also: Diamond Salvage
An extremely rare gemstone.
Empowered Sigil
See also: Empowered Sigil Salvage
This powerful rune has many uses.
Enchanted Impervium
See also: Enchanted Impervium Salvage
An enchanted chunk of impervium, the hardest metal in the known universe.
Energy Weapon
See also: Energy Weapon Salvage
A high-tech energy-based weapon.
Enriched Plutonium
See also: Enriched Plutonium Salvage
Uranium that has been enriched into a weapons-grade Plutonium.
Ensorcelled Weapon
See also: Ensorcelled Weapon Salvage
A weapon empowered with magic.
Essence of the Furies
See also: Essence of the Furies Salvage
Water from the Well of the Furies, slightly tainted.
Fortune
See also: Fortune Salvage
A cryptic message that tells you more about yourself than what the future may hold.
Gold
See also: Gold Salvage
A small bar of gold.
Hamidon Goo
See also: Hamidon Goo Salvage
A souvenir of a battle with the Hamidon.
Heads Up Display
See also: Heads Up Display Salvage
A laser based sight used to aim weapons.
Heavy Water
See also: Heavy Water Salvage
Irradiated water from a nuclear reactor.
Holographic Memory
See also: Holographic Memory Salvage
A three-dimensional data storage device.
Human Blood Sample
See also: Human Blood Sample Salvage
A small amount of human blood.
Hydraulic Piston
See also: Hydraulic Piston Salvage
A liquid based piston.
Impervium
See also: Impervium Salvage
The hardest metal in the known universe, impervium is virtually indestructible.
Improvised Cybernetic
See also: Improvised Cybernetic Salvage
The technology behind this cybernetic implant is iffy, at best.
Inanimate Carbon Rod
See also: Inanimate Carbon Rod Salvage
In Rod We Trust
Inert Gas
See also: Inert Gas Salvage
A canister of non-flammable gas.
Iron
See also: Iron Salvage
A small bar of iron.
Kinetic Weapon
See also: Kinetic Weapon Salvage
A low-tech weapon that deals minimal damage.
Lament Box
See also: Lament Box Salvage
A rare puzzle box, too complicated for you to open.
Living Tattoo
See also: Living Tattoo Salvage
This ink work seems to dance on the patch of skin its attached to.
Luck Charm
See also: Luck Charm Salvage
You're not sure what it is, but people claim it improves their luck when they have it.
Magical Conspiracy
See also: Magical Conspiracy Salvage
This is big. Really big.
Masterwork Weapon
See also: Masterwork Weapon Salvage
This weapon is of exquisite workmanship.
Mathematic Proof
See also: Mathematic Proof Salvage
A mathematic proof, useful in various equations.
Military Cybernetic
See also: Military Cybernetic Salvage
Armored and reinforced, this cybernetic is military grade.
Mu Vestment
See also: Mu Vestment Salvage
One of the vestments worn by the Mu.
Mutant Blood Sample
See also: Mutant Blood Sample Salvage
A blood sample taken from a known mutant.
Mutant DNA Strand
See also: Mutant DNA Strand Salvage
A strand of DNA from a known mutant.
Mutating Genome
See also: Mutating Genome Salvage
This genome is undergoing constant mutation, and is a thrill to research.
Nevermelting Ice
See also: Nevermelting Ice Salvage
Odd how this ice stays cold to the touch, but never seems to melt away completely.
Page from the Malleus Mundi
See also: Page from the Malleus Mundi Salvage
One of the missing pages from the infamous book of global devastation, the Malleus Mundi.
Pangean Soil
See also: Pangean Soil Salvage
Fertile soil from the time before time.
Photonic Weapon
See also: Photonic Weapon Salvage
A high-tech photon weapon.
Plague Spores
See also: Plague Spores Salvage
A piece of Praetorian Clockwork Android armor, you occasionally catch a glimpse of glowing nanites flickering on its surfaces.
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Plasma Capacitor
See also: Plasma Capacitor Salvage
A storage device for superheated plasma.
Platinum
See also: Platinum Salvage
A small bar of platinum.
Pneumatic Piston
See also: Pneumatic Piston Salvage
A gas based piston.
Polycarbon
See also: Polycarbon Salvage
A thermoplastic used in manufacturing.
Positronic Matrix
See also: Positronic Matrix Salvage
A learning computer that can adapt to any given situation.
Primordial Moss
See also: Primordial Moss Salvage
This spongy organic material is commonly found growing on Devouring Earth creatures.
Progenitor Lichen
See also: Progenitor Lichen Salvage
The Lichen gives the impression of being far more evolved, possibly closer to the Hamidon in origin.
Prophecy
See also: Prophecy Salvage
Only the Fates know if this prophecy will come true.
Psionic Ectoplasm
See also: Psionic Ectoplasm Salvage
Physical residue from the manifestation of psionic powers.
Psionic Manifestation
See also: Psionic Manifestation Salvage
A remnant of a psychic manifestation.
Psionic Threat Report
See also: Psionic Threat Report Salvage
An official FBSA report on psionic threats to Paragon City.
Psionically Charged Brass
See also: Psionically Charged Brass Salvage
Brass pieces that are covered in psychic ectoplasm.
Reactive Gas
See also: Reactive Gas Salvage
A canister of flammable or explosive gas.
Regenerating Flesh
See also: Regenerating Flesh Salvage
This piece of flesh seems to be growing into... something.
Rikti Alloy
See also: Rikti Alloy Salvage
An alloy of Rikti metals, making for a lightweight, extremely durable, metal.
Ruby
See also: Ruby Salvage
A red colored precious gem.
Rune
See also: Rune Salvage
A symbol of magical writing, containing within it great power.
Runebound Armor
See also: Runebound Armor Salvage
An armor plate empowered with runes.
Sapphire
See also: Sapphire Salvage
A blue colored precious gem.
Scientific Law
See also: Scientific Law Salvage
A proven scientific principal.
Scientific Theory
See also: Scientific Theory Salvage
A simple theory of science, outlined in a notebook.
Scope
See also: Scope Salvage
A lens-based sight used to aim weapons.
Silver
See also: Silver Salvage
A small bar of silver.
Simple Chemical
See also: Simple Chemical Salvage
A simple chemical, in a sealed container.
Soul Trapped Gem
See also: Soul Trapped Gem Salvage
A gemstone with the soul of a sentient being trapped inside of it.
Soulbound Armor
See also: Soulbound Armor Salvage
A piece of armor with an unwilling soul bound into it.
Source Code
See also: Source Code Salvage
A collection of files that can be converted from a human readable format to a computer-executable one.
Spell Ink
See also: Spell Ink Salvage
Inks used in the transcribing of powerful magic spells.
Spell Scroll
See also: Spell Scroll Salvage
A scroll describing a simple spell.
Spirit Thorn
See also: Spirit Thorn Salvage
A thorn from the Spirit Tree.
Spiritual Essence
See also: Spiritual Essence Salvage
Physical evidence of an ethereal spirit.
Stabilized Mutant Genome
See also: Stabilized Mutant Genome Salvage
This is a genome of a harmless mutation.
Steel
See also: Steel Salvage
A small bar of steel.
Strand of Fate
See also: Strand of Fate Salvage
One of the strands of fate that determine the destiny of everyone on the planet.
Symbiotic Armor
See also: Symbiotic Armor Salvage
A piece of armor with a willing entity bound into it.
Symbol
See also: Symbol Salvage
A powerful piece of magical writing.
Synthetic Intelligence Unit
See also: Synthetic Intelligence Unit Salvage
A self-aware artificial intelligence.
Temporal Analyzer
See also: Temporal Analyzer Salvage
A chronal device that tracks the current fourth dimensional offset and velocity.
Temporal Sands
See also: Temporal Sands Salvage
Sand from an ancient hourglass.
Temporal Tracer
See also: Temporal Tracer Salvage
A device that allows its user to determine what time period a given object is from.
Thorn Tree Vine
See also: Thorn Tree Vine Salvage
This is a vine from the Thorn Tree.
Titanium Shard
See also: Titanium Shard Salvage
A shard of titanium.
Undamaged Android Brain
See also: Undamaged Android Brain Salvage
The surface of this highly advanced artificial intelligence control unit flickers with busy little nanites.
Unearthed Relic
See also: Unearthed Relic Salvage
A powerful magical device.
Unquenchable Flame
See also: Unquenchable Flame Salvage
This fire never consumes it's fuel, and is impossible to put out.
Volume of the Obsidian Librum
See also: Volume of the Obsidian Librum Salvage
One of many copies of the multiple volumes of the Obsidian Librum.
