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If you've been playing Path of Exile 2 for even a short time, you've probably seen Armourer's Scrap drop on the ground and wondered, “Okay… should I use this now, or save it for later?”
You're not alone — this little piece of PoE 2 currency raises a LOT of questions for new and experienced players.

This guide breaks everything down in simple terms: what Armourer's Scrap does, how much it helps, where to get it, and when it's actually worth using. Think of it as a friendly shortcut so you don't waste your resources.

What Does Armourer's Scrap Actually Do?

Armourer's Scrap is a currency item used to increase the quality of armour.
Quality = extra defence, like armour, evasion, or energy shield (depending on the item).

Each 1% quality gives:

• +1% more local Defence

And each armour piece can reach up to 20% quality.

So a 20-quality chestpiece is noticeably tankier than a 0-quality one — not game-breaking, but definitely helpful, especially in tougher content.

How Much Quality Does One Scrap Give?

Each Scrap increases the item's quality. The amount you gain depends on the item's rarity, just like in PoE1:

• Normal items: best return
• Magic/Rare/Unique items: smaller return per Scrap

This is why many players upgrade quality before crafting, not after — you spend fewer Scraps overall.

Does Quality Affect All Defense Stats?

Yes. Armourer's Scrap boosts the item's base defensive stat, which means:

• Armour pieces → more Armour
• Evasion gear → more Evasion
• Energy shield gear → more Energy Shield
• Hybrid gear → boosts all relevant defenses

It does not increase resistances, life rolls, or modifiers — only the built-in defence value.

Can Armourer's Scrap Be Used on All Armour Types?

Pretty much yes — anything that counts as “armour equipment”:

• Helmets
• Body armours
• Gloves
• Boots
• Shields / off-hands
• Hybrid armour pieces

It cannot be used on jewelry, gems, charms, or weapons.

How Do You Get Armourer's Scrap?

Players usually find their first Scraps super early — they drop anywhere from level 5+ zones.

Here's how to get them:

1. Monster Drops

Scraps drop naturally as you play. Nothing special required.

2. Salvaging Armour With Quality

This is one of the most reliable sources. If you salvage armour that has quality:

• You get 1 Scrap per 5% quality
• With a chance to get extra Scrap depending on leftover quality
• You also receive Artificer's Shards per socket

Example:
A 12% quality armour will usually give 2 Scraps, with a chance for 3.

3. Vendor Recipes

Some vendors will trade armour with quality for Scraps.

4. Off-Hand Items Count Too

Shields and other off-hands also produce Scraps when salvaged.

You can also buy Armourer's Scrap and other PoE2 currency items from U4N.

Is Armourer's Scrap Common or Rare?

Scraps are fairly common.
You won't struggle to find them, especially once you start picking up quality armour and salvaging it.

Best times to farm:

• Early campaign (lots of low-tier loot drops)
• Areas with high monster density
• When your inventory gets full and you salvage junk armour

Should You Use Scraps Early, or Save for Endgame?

Here's the simple rule most experienced players follow:

✔ Use Scraps early if:

• Your gear is changing fast
• You need a defense boost immediately
• You're struggling to survive in a new zone

✔ Save Scraps if:

• You're preparing a crafting project
• You found a rare or unique item you want to invest in
• You don't want to spend lots of Scraps on low-return rare items

A lot of players upgrade quality before crafting, because quality costs more Scraps on rare gear than on normal gear.

Are There Better Uses for Scraps?

Not really — Armourer's Scrap has one main purpose:

Boosting armour quality to improve defenses

It's not used for socketing, rerolling, linking, or advanced crafting.

However, it is useful to keep a small stack for:

• Crafting new armour sets
• Preparing for boss fights
• Upgrading leveling gear for smoother progress

Does Armour Quality Affect Sockets or Links?

No.
This is a very common question because PoE1 had some quirks involving crafting and quality.

In PoE 2:

• Armourer's Scrap does not improve socket chances
• It does not affect linking
• It does not influence crafting outcomes

It only improves the item's defense numbers.

Any Downsides or Limitations?

Not many, but keep these in mind:

• Max quality is 20%
• Higher rarity = more Scraps needed
• Quality doesn't change resistances or modifiers
• Salvaging removes socketed items, including runes (they are destroyed)

Other than that, it's a straightforward, useful currency.

Quick Summary

• Armourer's Scrap increases armour quality up to 20%.
• Quality = higher defence (armour, evasion, or energy shield).
• Works on almost all armour pieces and shields.
• Easy to get from drops, salvaging, and vendors.
• Best used early for survival, and before crafting on important gear.
• Does not affect socketing, linking, or crafting outcomes.
• Salvaging quality armour gives more Scraps — a great early-game source.