Elemental particles in Outward: Definitive Edition are crucial for enchanting weapons and armor, but acquiring them can be a frustrating task. These particles drop from various Elementals—creatures resembling jelly blobs with different elemental affinities, such as Fire, Decay, Ethereal, Ice, and Light. Unfortunately, the drop rate is quite low, making it essential to know the best farming spots and strategies. In this guide, we’ll explore efficient ways to farm particles, including locations, tips, and tactics to streamline the process.

Understanding Elemental Particles and Their Sources

Particles are divided into several types, each associated with an elemental affinity:

• Fire
• Decay
• Ethereal
• Ice
• Light

These particles drop from their respective Elementals, but due to their low drop rates, you might find yourself clearing entire caves without securing a single one. Let’s break down the best farming methods for each type.

Farming Light Particles: The Voltaic Hatchery Method

Location: Voltaic Hatchery

• Region: Near the exit to Berg in Chersonese.
• Target: Golden Matriarch.
• Respawn Mechanics:
  • The Golden Matriarch, unlike most minibosses, respawns every 7 days outside the region.

This makes the Voltaic Hatchery one of the most reliable sources of Light particles. Equip a Dark Varnish for a smoother fight.

The Clock Tower Puzzle: Best but Buggy

The clock tower puzzle in the Antique Plateau is arguably the best method for farming all types of particles but comes with significant risks due to bugs.

How It Works

1. Go to the Clock Tower: Observe the color of the fire in the center.
2. Match the Elemental: Each color corresponds to an Elemental type. Head to the lamp matching the fire’s color.
3. Hunt the Elementals:
   • Elementals do not spawn directly by lamps but roam large areas nearby.
   • The best strategy is to refer to a map marking these locations.

Key Challenges

• Fire Glitches: Sometimes, the fire doesn’t light up or change colors.
• Fixes: Try sleeping for an hour, returning to town, or reloading the game.
• Respawn Mechanics:
  • After defeating all five Elementals without resetting the region, return to Duet Plaza for a guaranteed drop of multiple particles.

Rusted Vengeance Quest: An Alternative

The Rusted Vengeance quest is a massive dungeon crawl that provides a steady flow of particles:

• Location: Antique Plateau.
• Objective: Clear dungeons full of Elementals.
• Rewards: One of each particle type from the Headmaster upon completion.

This quest offers a more consistent flow of particles compared to other methods.

The Quartz Elemental: A Special Case

Location: The Grotto of Chety and Cal

• Reward: Five purifying quartz upon defeat.
• Difficulty: High for early game but manageable with fire-based attacks.

This is a one-time reward as the Quartz Elemental does not respawn.

Efficient Tips for Particle Farming

• Legacy System: Use old characters to farm particles, enchant items, and legacy them for new builds.
• Prioritize Minibosses: Minibosses outside the main dungeons have a decent chance to drop particles.
• Preserve Resources: Never sell purifying quartz as they are rare and essential for enchanting.

Conclusion

Farming particles efficiently in Outward: Definitive Edition requires a mix of persistence, strategic planning, and knowledge of the best farming spots. Whether you prefer fighting minibosses or tackling massive dungeons, having a plan will save you time and effort.

Good luck on your enchanting journey, adventurer!