Gold Bar
A solid bar of pure gold. Valuable currency used for trading, upgrading, and crafting. Found in treasure chests, earned from quests, and obtained by selling rare items.
Item Stats
How to Get
- Found in treasure chests throughout Pywel
- Quest rewards from "Bell Tower Mystery" and "The Missing Merchant"
- Dropped by minibosses in the Abyss
- Sold by Merchant Yoon in Crossroads (limited stock)
- Smelted from Gold Ore at any crafting station
Best Farming Route
Route 1: Hermit Village Loop (Beginner)
Start at Hermit Village bell tower → Clear 3 treasure chests in the surrounding area → Return via the northern path for 2 more chests.
Expected: 2-4 Gold Bars per run (~10 min) | Difficulty: Easy
Route 2: Abyss Lower Level (Endgame)
Enter the Abyss → Clear the lower level minibosses → Each has a 25% drop rate for Gold Bars → Smelt any Gold Ore found along the way.
Expected: 5-8 Gold Bars per run (~25 min) | Difficulty: Hard
Uses
Weapon Upgrades
Required for +5 to +10 upgrades
Armor Reinforcement
Used in Baltheon Armor crafting
Crafting Material
Used in 12+ crafting recipes
Trading
Sell for 500 Gold each
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Editorial Credits
Compiled by Elena Rodriguez, Database & Tools Engineer · Cross-checked by David Liu, QA Editor · Stat values verified against in-game testing · Last data refresh: 2026-09-01
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