Prismatic Shardsare beautiful, rainbow-colored stones that are one of many Minerals that can be found inStardew Valley.

It is one of the most rare items in the game.

Every way you’re able to find one has a low chance of producing one.

Stardew Valley Farmer Holding Prismatic Shard Over Head with extra shards surrounding them.

Prismatic Shards are crucial for gameplay in Stardew Valley, but finding them is no easy task.

That said, these tips will make it easier for you.

What do you do with them once you do have many of these magical stones?

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There are a number of uses for them aside from looking pretty.

The Desert Trader And The Sword

There aretwo uses for Prismatic Shards in the Desert.

There arethree pillars in the Desertjust above the Desert Trader’s tent.

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You will noticea circle in the sand in the middleof these pillars.

Step over that circle and a very short cutscene will play.

When it’s completed, your farmerwill be holding the Galaxy Sword.

Stardew Valley Finding Prismatic Shard In Skull Cavern

Along with many other goods, the Desert Trader sellsMagic Rock Candy.

He asks forthree Prismatic Shards for this food item.

So, when you have at least three Prismatic Shards,trade themfor this Desert treat.

Stardew Valley Holding Galaxy Sword In Desert

The Desert Trader only sells Magic Rock Candy onThursdays.

Donating to Gunther should bethe second thing you dowith an extra Prismatic Shard.

This will help fill, and ultimately complete, the Museum.

Stardew Valley Buying Magic Rock Candy From Desert Trader

You have todonate 60 itemsbefore you’ve got the option to meet Krobus.

And,after you’ve donated 90 items, Gunther will give you a Magic Rock Candy.

So you will want to hand over one of your Prismatic Shards to him.

Stardew Valley Donating Prismatic Shard To Museum

That isthe Missing Bundle.

There aresix itemsyou can choose fromto fill five slots to complete the Missing Bundle.

One of the items you’ve got the option to give to the Juminos is a Prismatic Shard.

Stardew Valley Missing Bundle

You don’t have to use a Prismatic Shard to complete this bundle.

However, if you have extras,it will be easier and more cost-effectiveto use one of your shards.

So, considering all things, using the Prismatic Shardwill cost you lessthan these three other options.

Stardew Valley Shrine of Selfishness

This shrine islocated in the Witch’s Hut, which will be accessible to youafter completingthe Dark Talisman quest.

What does the shrine do?

This willturn your children into doves.

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As they fly away,it removes them from the game permanently.

There are a few requirements before you’re free to have kids in Stardew Valley.

In this guide, it’s possible for you to learn all there is to know about having children.

Stardew Valley Forage at the top of Volcano Dungeon

The Forge

At the top of theVolcano Dungeon onGinger Islandis the Forge.

When you first reach the top, there is achest that holds a single Prismatic Shard.

The Forge allows you tocombine rings but also to enchant your tools.

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To give your tools an enchantment, you will need touse a Prismatic Shard each timeyou do.

it’s possible for you to also use a Prismatic Shard toenchant a melee weapon.

You cannot enchant your Scythe or Trash Can in this way.

Stardew Valley Prismatic Shirt with White Sleeves and Prismatic Genie Pants

That includes the Gold and Iridium Scythes.

Junimo Huts

Want to see a cool trick?

If you have constructed Junimo Huts on your farm,place a Prismatic Shard inside.

Stardew Valley Gifting Prismatic Shard To Penny

To construct a Junimo Hut, you will have needed to, again,completed the Dark Talisman quest.

It takes200 Stone, 100 Fiber, and nine Starfruitto have one built.

When it is, Junimos will leave the hut to harvest any crops you have placed around them.

Stardew Valley list of hearts next to a sprite of Penny looking at the viewer and smiling.

This can be done for multiple huts.

There is no guarantee what order these clothes will be made in.

That means you may get duplicates, and that can happen before you’ve tailored each of the five.

Stardew Valley Selling Prismatic Shards

Prismatic Shards are loved by everyone,except for Hayley,who hates them.

To maximize their effect, gift Prismatic Shardson the Birthdaysof the people of Stardew Valley.

You’re not just farming crops in Stardew Valley, you’re farming hearts!

Stardew Valley Wedding Ring

Here are some handy tips on maxing out friendship with the villagers.

Do thisonly afteryou’ve used all the shards you’ve wanted to.

That is tocraft aWedding Ringwith one.

Four players riding on horses during the Winter.

To get the crafting recipe, you willpurchase it from the Traveling Merchant for 500g.

Once you do, you will needfiveIridium Barsas well as one Prismatic Shard.

This functionslike theMermaid’s Pendant.

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The Wedding Ring sells for1,000gand it can beequipped like other rings, but it givesno benefitto your farmer.

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