Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Golden Cog Guide: Locations & Salvaging Rates

Learn how to get Golden Cogs in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Discover the best salvaging locations in Temperantia, drop rates, and quest uses.

Quick answer

  • 1Travel to the Temperantia region to start your search.
  • 2Salvage at Battlescar Cove, Dalnes Stone, or Triedge Isle.
  • 3Use Silver Cylinders to maximize drop rates (0.607 per set at Battlescar Cove).
  • 4Collect 10 Golden Cogs to complete the 'Powered-Up Poppi' quest.

Let's play Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Blind) part 73 Poppi's Golden Cogs

Watch a gameplay walkthrough demonstrating how to salvage and collect Golden Cogs in Temperantia to progress Poppi's quest line.

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Finding Golden Cogs in Xenoblade Chronicles 2

In Xenoblade Chronicles 2, the Golden Cog is a rare mechanical collectible required for crucial progression and crafting. Unlike standard items, Golden Cogs cannot be found at regular collection points, inside treasure troves, or as enemy drops. Instead, players must obtain them exclusively through salvaging.

These rare items are native to the Temperantia region. To collect them efficiently, you will need to stock up on salvaging cylinders and head to specific salvage points across the titan.

Best Salvaging Locations and Drop Rates

To farm Golden Cogs, you must target three specific salvage points located in Temperantia:

  • Battlescar Cove
  • Dalnes Stone
  • Triedge Isle

The quality of the cylinder you use directly impacts your yields. For example, when salvaging at the Battlescar Cove salvage point:

  • Using a Normal Cylinder yields an expected 0.342 Golden Cogs per loose item set.
  • Using a Silver Cylinder increases the expected yield to 0.607 Golden Cogs per loose item set.

For the most efficient farming run, follow these steps:

1Travel to the Temperantia region
2Go to Battlescar Cove, Dalnes Stone, or Triedge Isle
3Equip Normal or Silver Cylinders
4Perform salvaging to pull up Golden Cogs
5Collect 10 Golden Cogs for Poppi's quest

What Are Golden Cogs Used For?

Golden Cogs are highly valuable assets used for quests, trading, and crafting high-tier gear.

1. Powered-Up Poppi Quest

The primary reason players search for Golden Cogs is to complete the quest Powered-Up Poppi. You must collect and deliver 10 Golden Cogs to progress and complete this questline.

2. Aux Core Refinement

You will need one Golden Cog as a refinement material to craft the Fast Blade Switch IV Aux Core. This powerful upgrade reduces your Blade Switch cooldown by 25%, making it highly beneficial for fast-paced combat setups.

3. Trading and Exchanges

If you have spare Golden Cogs after completing your main objectives, they can be used for valuable exchanges:

  • Snififi's Gang: You can exchange Golden Cogs here for +15 points.
  • Dokkdokk Trading: You can trade Golden Cogs along with 2 legendary Insect Chips to obtain Insect Gear. This trade rewards you with 1800 G, +200 Temperantia development, 1 rare Bravery Booster, and 1 rare Justice Booster.

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