While adventuring across the vast open world ofElden Ringyou’re bound to come across a variety of interesting consumable items. Many of these consumables can be found in vast quantities throughout the game, but others like the highly sought-afterStarlight Shardsare much rarer and easy to miss if you don’t know where to look.
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When consumed,Starlight Shards restore 2 FP per second for a total of 60 seconds. These items are particularly useful during PvP and punishing boss fights that give players very few opportunities to replenish their Focus Points using Flasks. There areonly 23 Starlight Shards in Elden Ringso it’s a good idea to gather as many of them as you can because you never know when you’re going to need them.
All Starlight Shard Locations In Elden Ring
Starlight Shards cangenerally be found near stone astrolabesand have a purple glow similar to other rare items. The shards can also be found in a couple of other locations, with one particular location having a whole bunch of them. Below you’re able to find the location of all the shards along with accompanying images and some quick info on how to get there.
Starlight Shards In Western Limgrave
Located in Stormhill in front of a stone astrolabe overlooking the sea. From theStormhill Shack Site of Grace, head directly south to reach the astrolabe.
Starlight Shards In Southern Limgrave
Located in front of a stone astrolabe northeast of the Forlorn Hound Evergoal. The astrolabe can be found on the hill behind the bandit camp. The quickest way to get to the astrolabe is to start at theAgheel Lake South Site of Graceand either go around (or through) the bandit camp or use the nearby Spiritspring to jump up the hill.
Starlight Shards In Weeping Peninsula
Located in front of a stone astrolabe just east of Odirys’s Rise. You’ll find the tower to the south of theBeside the Crater-Pocket Glade Site of Grace. You’ll be able to easily spot the Startlight Shards as you approach the tower.
Starlight Shards In Liurnia Of The Lakes
Located in front of a stone astrolabe southwest of the Carian Study Hall. The quickest way to reach this one is to start at theGate Town Bridge Site of Graceand travel east until you see the Spiritspring. Jump on the Spiritspring and you’ll land just a few feet away from the astrolabe. Alternatively, you can start at theArtist’s Shack Site of Graceand travel directly south to reach the Starlight Shards.
Starlight Shards In Southwestern Caelid
Located in front of a stone astrolabe south of the Caelid Waypoint Ruins. The astrolabe is very close to theCaelid Highway South Site of Grace.
Starlight Shards In Eastern Caelid
Located in front of a stone astrolabe near the Church of the Plague. Fast travel to theChurch of the Plague Site of Graceand you’ll easily be able to spot the astrolabe on top of the nearby hill.
Starlight Shards In Northeastern Caelid
Located in front of a stone astrolabe southeast of the Bestial Sanctum. You can quickly reach the astrolabe from theBestial Sanctumitself or by starting at theFarum Greatbridge Site of Graceand making your way northeast up the hill.
Starlight Shards In Northern Mt. Gelmir
Located in front of a stone astrolabe near the Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast boss arena. If you missed it while fighting the boss, or haven’t reached that point yet, travel to theNinth Mt. Gelmir Campsite Site of Graceand make your way up the mountain using the nearby ladder or the Spiritspring. You’ll see the astrolabe as soon as you reach the peak.
Starlight Shards In Southern Mt. Gelmir
Located in front of a stone astrolabe near Hermit Village. Start at theCraftman’s Shack Site of Graceand travel northeast until you reach the village. You’ll find the astrolabe and the Starlight Shards to the east of the village.
Starlight Shards In Northwestern Altus Plateau
Located in front of a stone astrolabe behind the Shaded Castle. The castle can be found in the small region between Altus Plateau and Mt. Gelmir. Travel to theShaded Castle Ramparts Site of Grace, turn around, and jump over the southern wall. Turn right and start making your way northwest along the outer wall and keep going until you reach the area behind the castle. You’ll find the astrolabe there.
Starlight Shards In Eastern Mountaintops Of The Giants
Located in front of a stone astrolabe in the eastern part of Flame Peak. From theFoot of the Forge Site of Gracetravel northeast until you reach the cliffs. You’ll spot the astrolabe as you approach the edge of the mountain.
Starlight Shards In Moonlight Altar
This is the motherload. No less than10 Starlight Shards can be found scattered throughout the Cathedral of Manus Celesin Moonlight Altar, southwestern Liurnia of the Lakes. In order to unlock this area, players need toprogress Ranni’s questline up to the point where they can access the Deep Ainsell Well. The Moonlight Altar Site of Grace can be found in front of the well and from there it’s a short hike northeast to reach the Cathedral of Manus Celes. An additional shard can be foundin front of a stone astrolabe north of the Cathedral.
Startlight Shards From Sorceress Sellen’s Questline
While most Starlight Shards can be found out in the world, there is one that’s given to players as a quest reward. To get your hands on it, you’ll need to talk to Sorceress Sellen in the Waypoint Ruins Cellar in Limgrave and progress her questlineuntil she sends you to rescue Master Lusat. Complete that part of the questline and she’ll reward you with Starlight Shards upon returning.
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