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Volatile Compounds

Salvage

Item Details

Value

300

Type

Salvage

Rarity

Deluxe

"Compound Salvage. Highly unpredictable chemicals in a ergonomic carrying case."

— In-game description

Volatile Compounds are a Deluxe Compound Salvage.

Acquisition

Volatile Compounds are found in the following locations:

• Dire Marsh
  • Complex

• Outpost
  • Airfield
  • Pinwheel Base

• Cryo Archive
  • Index

Volatile Compounds can also be found in Munitions Crates and in most Locked Rooms.

Usage

In the Armory, Volatile Compounds can be used to purchase MIDA upgrades and barters

As with most items, it can also be converted into WEAVEworm Energy.

Development

2026-02-26	Appeared in the Marathon Server Slam
2026-03-05	Release with Marathon (2026)