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 quests.
Prismatic Shard Locations:
Several locations offer a chance to find Prismatic Shards, though the odds vary:
- 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 (or Wilderness/Iridium Golems after Combat Level 10). 3.5% chance from Iridium Nodes, 3.8% from Treasure Chests, and 25% from Mystic Nodes.
- Geodes & Boxes: 0.4% chance from Omni Geodes and Mystery Boxes.
0.79% chance from Golden Mystery Boxes. 
- Meteorites: 25% chance from a meteorite landing on your farm.
- Volcano Dungeon: One in a chest upon first completion.
- Desert Festival: Emily sometimes sells one for 500 Calico Eggs.
- Statue of True Perfection: Produces one daily after achieving 100% perfection.
Prismatic Shard Uses:
- Museum Donation: Contributes to the "Complete Collection" achievement.
- Selling: Yields 2000g each.
- Crafting: Ingredient 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 in the Volcano Forge on Ginger Island.
- Trading: Can be traded for Magic Rock Candy (Calico Desert trader) or used in a sinister trade at the Witch's Hut.
- Quests: Required for Mr. Qi's Four Precious Stones quest.
This comprehensive guide should significantly improve your chances of acquiring and effectively using Prismatic Shards in your Stardew Valley adventure. Remember to consult other guides for detailed information on achieving 100% perfection and completing related quests.
