Weapon durability is unforgiving in Dying Light: The Beast, and repairs hinge on two staples: Scraps and Blades. Scraps are the core currency for fixing almost anything, while cutting weapons like axes and swords also consume Blades. You can repair from the inventory as soon as you have enough materials, so keeping a steady flow of both is the difference between a reliable kit and a broken favorite when a fight turns.

How repairs work and what they cost

Every swing erodes durability. Repairs don’t require benches or stations; they’re done directly from your inventory when you have the right materials on hand. In practice:

  • Scraps: baseline requirement for most repairs.
  • Blades: additional requirement for cutting weapons (axes, swords, similar profiles).

This makes Scraps your day-to-day sink and Blades your specialty tax for edge-based loadouts.

Fastest source: loot every enemy

Scraps and Blades are ubiquitous drops on the bodies you leave behind. Build a habit of checking pockets after every encounter—zombies and human foes alike. The cadence is simple: clear an area, sweep for pickups, then move. Over time, this passive loop fills your inventory with the materials you’ll burn through most.

Dark Zones: targeted farming in Castor Woods

Beyond routine looting, Dark Zones are your structured farms. These infested interiors are scattered across Castor Woods and commonly contain both Scraps and Blades, even when their highlighted loot categories vary by location. Once inside, search methodically:

  • Bags and duffels in corners and under debris
  • Backpacks near cots, desks, or barricades
  • Crates stacked in storerooms, hallways, and loading areas

Expect to walk out with a small stockpile after each clear. Dark Zones are riskier than open streets, but the density of containers makes them the most time-efficient stop when you’re running low.

Read the map: pick Zones with the right icon

Some Dark Zones are better than others for this specific grind. On the map, hovering over a Zone icon reveals its loot focus. When you’re hunting materials, aim for locations flagged with:

  • A screw icon (reliable for Scraps)
  • A blade icon (reliable for Blades)
Tip: Prioritizing these icons cuts down backtracking and reduces how often repairs interrupt story or exploration momentum.

Early-game hotspot: Mega Store America

If you want a dependable early loop, Mega Store America is a standout Dark Zone for Scraps and Blades. You’ll find it southeast of the town hall you visit early in the main story. It’s easy to reach, straightforward to sweep, and consistent enough to set you up for the next stretch without detouring far off the critical path.

When to buy from vendors

There’s a safety valve if your gear is near breaking: settlements sell the same materials. The town hall in the Old Town region houses a merchant on the first floor who stocks crafting resources alongside weapons and equipment. Buying a handful of Scraps or Blades can get you through a tough patch or a boss push when you don’t want to break from the narrative.

That convenience adds up, though. Relying on stores alone will drain your wallet quickly. Use purchasing as a bridge—then go back to Dark Zones and enemy looting to restore your baseline reserves.

How to keep your inventory balanced

Because Scraps are used in more repairs, you’ll naturally spend them faster than Blades. Keep the ratio in check by rotating your activities:

  • Combat-heavy sessions: loot every fallen enemy before moving on.
  • Resource runs: hit one or two Dark Zones marked with the screw or blade icons.
  • Panic fix: buy a small bundle from the town hall merchant, then offset the spend with a quick Zone sweep.

This rhythm keeps repairs largely invisible to your progression—materials flow in as you play, and purchase gaps only when necessary.

What this changes about your loadout

Knowing Blades are required for cutting weapons means you can plan around the materials you have. If you’re low on Blades but sitting on plenty of Scraps, lean on blunt or hybrid options until you replenish. Conversely, if you’ve stocked up on Blades from a good Dark Zone roll, there’s no downside to equipping a sharp primary.

The takeaway: Scraps and Blades aren’t rare, but they’re constantly consumed. Make enemy looting a habit, use Dark Zones as your efficient refill, and treat vendors as your emergency top-up. With that loop in place, durability stops being a speed bump and becomes a background cost you can manage without thinking.