Stardew Valley: Where To Find A Prismatic Shard & What They\'re Used For

This guide details how to obtain and utilize Prismatic Shards in Stardew Valley, updated for version 1.6. These rare, rainbow-colored gems are valuable for crafting, gifting, and completing quests.

Prismatic Shard Locations:

Several locations offer a chance to find Prismatic Shards, though the probability varies:

• Mines: A 0.05% chance of dropping from monsters after reaching the bottom.
• Fish Ponds: A 0.09% chance from a chum bucket in a pond with at least 9 Rainbow Trout.
• Skull Cavern: 0.1% chance from Serpents and Mummies (pre-Combat Level 10) or 0.1% from Wilderness and Iridium Golems (post-Combat Level 10). Also, a 3.5% chance from Iridium Nodes, a 3.8% chance from Treasure Chests, and a 25% chance from Mystic Nodes.
• Geodes & Boxes: 0.4% chance from Omni Geodes and Mystery Boxes. 0.79% chance from Golden Mystery Boxes.
• Meteorites: A 25% chance of dropping from a meteorite.
• Volcano Dungeon: One guaranteed shard in a chest upon first completion.
• Desert Festival: Emily might sell one for 500 Calico Eggs.
• Quarry: A 3.5% chance from Iridium Nodes and a 25% chance from Mystic Nodes.
• Statue of True Perfection: Provides one shard daily after achieving 100% perfection.

Prismatic Shard Uses:

• Museum Donation: Contributes to the "Complete Collection" achievement.
• Sale Value: 2000g each.
• Crafting: Required for the Missing Bundle (Movie Theater), and the Wedding Ring (Multiplayer).
• Gifting: A "Loved" gift for most villagers (except Haley).
• Galaxy Sword: Transforms into the Galaxy Sword when used at the three obelisks in Calico Desert.
• Weapon Enchantment: Used at the Volcano Forge on Ginger Island.
• Trades: Can be traded for Magic Rock Candy (Calico Desert trader) or used in a dark ritual at the Witch's Hut.
• Quests: Required for Mr. Qi's Four Precious Stones quest.

This comprehensive guide provides various strategies for acquiring and utilizing Prismatic Shards, maximizing their value in your Stardew Valley journey.