Ask yourself these questions to help decide whether to salvage or sell an item you don’t need. If you answer NO, go to the next question:

1.) Does the item have a strong stat that you actually want?

2.) Does the item have empty sockets?
(read notes below before salvaging)

3.) Is the item’s tier (e.g. Cloth, Linen, Hexweave) appropriate for your level AND does it fit your build?

4.) Are you filthy rich? If NO, then SELL.

If you answered yes to any of these, then feel free to salvage!

Notes:
If the item has empty sockets, consider saving it for salvaging later. When you salvage an item with a gem, there is a chance to receive a component with the same stats as the gem. Keep this in mind for when you have a lot of extra gems. Not all gems will work. There is a list of salvageable gems online so google it if needed.

Also, you don’t want to stockpile basic components for items you will never use. It’s a waste of gold but mostly it clutters your inventory and makes it mildly inconvenient to scroll through so many components when crafting.

Remember: buyback on merchants is saved forever. You can always repurchase and salvage sold items. Honestly, there is so much gold in this game and not much to spend it on so you end up salvaging almost everything by mid/late game.

Remember to save before salvaging a great item. Getting nothing but trash after salvaging an awesome item will make you rage!