Where to Buy Scrap Iron in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Scrap Iron is an essential material for upgrading your Prosthetic Tools. While it can be found throughout the game world, you may prefer the convenience of purchasing it from merchants. This guide will show you how to buy Scrap Iron through two methods, making it easier to gather what you need for your upgrades.

Note: Completing option 2 will add Scrap Iron to Anayama the Peddler’s inventory automatically.

Option 1: Unlock Scrap Iron at Anayama the Peddler

One of the earliest merchants you’ll encounter is Anayama the Peddler, located near the Outskirts Wall – Stairway Sculptor’s Idol in Ashina Outskirts. You can help him expand his inventory by completing a couple of simple tasks.

Here’s how to unlock Scrap Iron from Anayama:

1. Pay for Information
   • Speak with Anayama and pay 50 sen for information. This will trigger his first store inventory upgrade.
2. Investigate the Salt Shortage
   • Progress through the game until you reach the Ashina Castle area.
   • Travel to the area between the Old Grave and Great Serpent Shrine idols.
   • Near the bridge leading to the Great Serpent Shrine, you’ll find two guards discussing the salt shortage.
   • Eavesdrop on them to gather the information you need.
3. Report Back to Anayama
   • Return to Anayama and share what you learned about the salt shortage. This will cause him to update his stock, adding Scrap Iron for purchase.

Option 2: Unlock Scrap Iron With the Dragon’s Tally Board

Another way to gain access to Scrap Iron from merchants is by obtaining the Dragon’s Tally Board. This item is unlocked later in the game and allows merchants to offer a wider range of items, including Scrap Iron.

Here’s how to get it:

1. Defeat the Corrupted Monk
   • Progress through the game until you reach the Fountainhead Palace.
   • Defeat the Corrupted Monk boss to acquire the Dragon’s Tally Board.
2. Visit Any Merchant
   • Once you have the Dragon’s Tally Board, most merchants (including the Memorial Mob vendors) will carry unlimited Scrap Iron.
   • A quick and accessible option is the Dungeon Memorial Mob, located near the Abandoned Dungeon Entrance Sculptor’s Idol.
3. Purchase Scrap Iron
   • Scrap Iron costs 150 sen per unit. While this may seem expensive, sen is more easily farmed in the late game, making it a manageable cost.

Why Buy Scrap Iron?

While Scrap Iron can often be found in the world, buying it is especially helpful when:

• You’re in a rush to complete Prosthetic Tool upgrades.
• You’ve exhausted most of the lootable Scrap Iron.
• You prefer spending sen rather than hunting down materials.

That covers where to buy Scrap Iron in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice! Whether you expand Anayama’s stock early on or wait until you unlock the Dragon’s Tally Board, both methods provide a convenient way to gather this important material.

Looking for more help in your Sekiro journey? Check out our other guides, including how to get all endings in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice for more tips and walkthroughs.

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