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 various valuable uses.
Prismatic Shard Locations:
Several locations offer a chance to find Prismatic Shards, though the probability varies:
- Mines (Bottom): 0.05% chance of dropping 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 (floors 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 involves the Statue of True Perfection, yielding one shard daily after achieving 100% perfection (see guide for details).
Prismatic Shard Uses:
- Selling: 2000g each.
- Museum Donation: Contributes to the "Complete Collection" achievement.
- Crafting: Missing Bundle (Movie Theater unlock), Wedding Ring (Multiplayer).
- Gifting: Loved gift for most villagers (except Haley).
- Galaxy Sword: Crafting this powerful weapon in the Calico Desert.
- Volcano Forge Enchantments: Enhancing tools and weapons on Ginger Island.
- Trading: Exchanging for Magic Rock Candy (Calico Desert trader, Thursdays) or triggering a sinister trade at the Witch's Hut.
- Quests: Mr. Qi's Four Precious Stones quest.
This comprehensive guide ensures you're well-equipped to locate and utilize these valuable Prismatic Shards.
