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As the countdown for theElden RingDLC—Shadow of the Erdtree—comes to a close, players will be on the lookout for valuable resources like Starlight Shards.These shards exist only in limited numbers,and as one of the best ways to regain FP, they are super valuable. As you prep for the DLC, collecting items you know you’ll need for the battles ahead,make sure to grab as many Starlight Shards as you can hold (and store).
Because there is no FP-regenerating talisman, Starlight Shards areElden Ring’s way ofproviding you with some more FPin the heat of battle. They’re super useful but also pretty rare, making knowing their locations pretty important to have a good setup for the more difficult fights.Starlight Shards are most often found in front of Stone Astrolabes,which are small, bowl-shaped structures near the edge of cliffs.
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All Limgrave Starlight Shard Locations
There arethree Starlight Shards in Limgrave, which will start you out well for your foray into The Lands Between. Here are their locations:
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East of Oridys' Rise, Weeping Peninsula
In the south of Limgrave, enter the Weeping Peninsula. East of the Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace, use a whirlwind to reach Oridys' Rise. Head towards the cliff’s edge to find the stone astrolabe and your Starlight Shard.
Cliff Southeast of Agheel Lake South Site of Grace
From the Agheel Lake South Site of Grace, head further south until you reach the whirlwind in the road. Take the whirlwind up to the cliff to the east, where you will find the astrolabe and the Shard.
South of Stormhill Shack
From the Stormhill shack, go south until you reach the Guardian Golem lying on the ground. From here, go west to the southern reach of the cliff, where you will see the Stone Astrolabe and the last Starlight Shard in Limgrave.
Collect and visit these locations early on to have a few Starlight Shards at your disposal as you begin the game. This will allow you tokeep some FP in your back pocketfor any emergencies. Someextra magic or Ashes of Warright at the end of a fight can come in handy, which is something to keep in mind as you face thenew creatures inShadows of the Erdtree.
All Caelid Starlight Shard Locations
To Limgrave’s east, Caelid also hasthree Starlight Shards, and here are their locations:
West of Caelid Highway South Site of Grace
Following the Caelid Highway, you’ll reach theSouth Site of Grace. Headwestuntil you find the Stone Astrolabe and your Starlight Shard.
East of the Church of the Plague
From the Backstreets Site of Grace, head along the path up the hill until you reach the Church.Veer off towards the east, where you will find the next Astrolabe and Shard.
Southeast of Bestial Sanctum
In Caelid’s Dragonbarrow, this area is full of Black Blade Kindred and other suitably terrible monsters. Once arriving at Bestial Sanctum, turntowards the cliff to the southeastand head to find this location’s last Starlight Shard.
Thoughyou should be around levels 60-70before heading into Caelid, you can get here pretty early on.You don’t need to rush heading into the war-torn area,as there are plenty of challenges in Limgrave, but if you’re determined to speedrun Starlight Shard collection, you might as well head this way. Grab the Shards located across the region, then move on to Liurnia of the Lakes.
All Liurnia of the Lakes Starlight Shard Locations
There are technically onlythree Starlight Shards locations in Liurnia of the Lakes, but these three locations will net you a whopping 12 total Shards. Here are the locations and a bit of an explanation:
Cathedral of Manus Sellus
After finishing Ranni the Witch’s Quest, use the Deep Ainsel Well elevator to access the plateau south of the region. You will be able to find10 Starlight Shards scattered around the Cathedral, which is located on the plateau.
North of the Cathedral of Manus Sellus
After collecting the Shards from the Cathedral,head northto find another Astrolabe and an eleventh shard.
South of Artists Shack
Headsouth of the Artists Shack Site of Graceto find a Stone Astrolabe and Starlight Shard.
Once you’ve reached this point, you’ve picked up several Starlight Shards. You may have noticed that the game onlyallows you to hold up to 10 Starlight Shards at a time, so verify you’re storing them as you go. you may store up to 999 Shards, so you’ll have plenty of space to keep collecting once you empty your pockets.
All Altus Plateau Starlight Shard Locations
Returning to form, there arethree Starlight Shards in the Altus Plateau.Here are their locations:
North of Shaded Castle
Follow the pathnortheast of the Erdtree-Grazing Hill Site of Graceand then head behind the Shaded Castle to find the Starlight Shard and Stone Astrolabe.
Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast in Mt. Gelmir
Once you’ve reached the Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast boss (and maybe collected theBeast’s jaw), head to the south of the crater it patrols. This issouth of the Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite, and you’ll be able to find a Shard and Stone Astrolabe here.
Hermit Village
Southeast of Mt. Gelmir, Hermit Village is a small group of homes andis the location of several key items. Among them is a Starlight Shard, which can be found at the cliff edge of the Stone Astrolabe there.
All Mountaintops of the Giants Starlight Shard Locations
By the time you’ve reached the Mountaintops region, you’ll likely have collected most of the Starlight Shards thatElden Ringoffers. If not, or if you need more,two final Shards can be collected here.Here are all of their locations:
Northeast of the Foot of the Forge
Right before the Fire Giant boss fight, you’ll come upon theFoot of the Forge Site of Grace.From here,head northeastto find the Stone Astrolabe and Starlight Shard at the marked location at the cliff’s edge.
West of Castle Sol
On the way to Castle Sol, you’re able to findthe last Starlight Shard being guarded by a Death Rite Bird.Head west from the Castle Sol Main Gate Site of Grace, go west, and climb the small hill, and you will see a Starlight Shard. Once here, you can eitherfight the Bird or sneak by itto pick up the Shard.
Bonus Starlight Shard Location
Get a Secret Starlight Shard
If you’ve gotten this far, you’re likely full up on Starlight Shards. If you’re still looking for more, perhaps to support yourpowerful Ashes of War, you’re able to grab one last Starlight Shard inElden Ring. As you progress Sorceress Sellen’s questline,find Master Lusat and chat with him. If you’re unsure how to do this, check outDoms Roundtable’s YouTube video above, which shows a full walkthrough.
To get to this point, find Sorceress Sellen in the Waypoint Ruins,become her apprentice, and then tell her where Master Azur is.She will give you the key to open the barrier and keep you from Master Lusat. After you find him,return to her and tell her where he is; she’ll reward you with the final Starlight ShardElden Ringhas to offer. After grabbing this last Shard, you should have plenty for all your FP-charging needs.
