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How to Get Prismatic Shards

The most reliable ways to farm Prismatic Shards for the Galaxy Sword and more.

  • The most reliable ways to farm Prismatic Shards for the Galaxy Sword and more.

Best sources

Iridium Nodes (Skull Cavern/Quarry/Volcano, 3.5%), Mystic Stones (25%), Meteorites (25%), Skull Cavern chests (3.8%), the Volcano summit chest (guaranteed 1), and the Perfection Statue (1/day).

First shard → Galaxy Sword

Trade your first shard at the three desert pillars for the Galaxy Sword — the biggest combat power spike.

The Haley exception

A Prismatic Shard is loved by every villager except Haley, but your first one should go to the sword.

Checklist

  • Farm Iridium Nodes in Skull Cavern
  • Grab the Volcano summit chest
  • Trade first shard for Galaxy Sword
  • Perfection Statue gives 1/day

?FAQ

Most reliable source?

Iridium Nodes (3.5%), Mystic Stones (25%), Meteorites (25%), Skull Cavern chests (3.8%); Volcano summit chest guarantees 1; Perfection Statue gives 1/day.

Where should the first shard go?

Trade it at the desert pillars for the Galaxy Sword — the biggest combat payoff. The museum can wait.

Does Haley like the shard?

No — it's loved by all except Haley, but your first shard should still go to the sword.