This guide details how to obtain and utilize Prismatic Shards in Stardew Valley, updated for version 1.6. Prismatic Shards are rare, rainbow-colored gemstones with multiple uses.
Prismatic Shard Locations:
Several locations offer a chance to find Prismatic Shards, though the probability varies:
- Mines (Bottom): 0.05% chance from monsters.
- Fish Ponds (Rainbow Trout): 0.09% chance from the chum bucket (requires at least 9 Rainbow Trout).
- Skull Cavern: 0.1% chance from Serpents, Mummies, Wilderness Golems, and Iridium Golems (after Combat Level 10).
- Geodes & Mystery Boxes: 0.4% chance from Omni Geodes and Mystery Boxes; 0.79% from Golden Mystery Boxes.
- Iridium Nodes: 3.5% chance from Iridium Nodes in Skull Cavern, Volcano Dungeon, or Quarry.
- Treasure Chests (Skull Cavern): Approximately 3.8% chance.
- Mystic Nodes: 25% chance from Mystic Nodes (dark blue stones with curlicue patterns) in Skull Cavern, Quarry, or Mines (levels 100+).
- Meteorites: 25% chance from meteorites landing on your farm.
- Volcano Dungeon (First Completion): One shard in a chest.
- Desert Festival (Emily's Stall): One shard for 500 Calico Eggs (if Emily has a stall).
The most reliable method is the Statue of True Perfection (obtained after achieving 100% perfection; see a separate guide for details). This statue yields one shard daily.
Prismatic Shard Uses:
- Museum Donation: Contributes to the "Complete Collection" achievement.
- Selling: 2000g each.
- Crafting & Bundles: Part of the Missing Bundle (JojaMart post-Community Center completion) and the Wedding Ring (multiplayer).
- Gifting: A "Loved" gift for most villagers (except Haley).
- Weapons: Required for the Galaxy Sword (obtained by using a shard at the Calico Desert obelisks) and for enchanting tools/weapons at the Volcano Forge.
- Trades: Can be traded for Magic Rock Candy (Calico Desert trader) or used in a sinister trade at the Witch's Hut (transforms children into doves).
- Quests: Needed for Mr. Qi's Four Precious Stones quest.
This comprehensive guide provides all the necessary information to effectively locate and utilize Prismatic Shards in your Stardew Valley adventure. Remember that obtaining them often requires patience and exploration.
