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How to get Night Shards in Dreamlight Valley (and uses for them)

It's the shards that hold the valley together.

Without darkness, there can be no light. That's why I had to dig deep to find what we're searching for. I did just that with my faithful shovel as I searched for Night Shards. While they might seem a bit menacing, they play a vital role in Dreamlight Valley. From quests to gifting, I needed Night Shards, just like I always look for Dream Shards. Here's how you can get Night Shards in Dreamlight Valley and what you can use them for.

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Where to find Night Shards in Dreamlight Valley

Night shards are a relatively easy find in Disney Dreamlight Valley. You'll notice mounds of dirt on the ground as you navigate the different biomes in the game. They look like this:

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Related: Where to get Hardwood in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Here's how to obtain Night Shards in Dreamlight Valley:

  1. Use your magic shovel to dig up the mound of dirt.
  2. If you want to recover the soil after digging, click on the exposed dirt again while holding your shovel to recover the earth.
  3. A variety of items might appear when you dig up the soil, from clay and soil to seeds.
  4. There's a really good chance that you'll unearth at least one night shard.

These dirt piles regenerate fairly quickly in Dreamlight Valley, so look around for mounds of dirt. Chances are, by the time you return to the biome you started in, the dirt piles for that biome will have regenerated.

How to use Night Shards in Dreamlight Valley

Aside from their use in a variety of magic-based quests, Night Shards are especially helpful when it comes to crafting gifts. To make the purified Night Shard a special gift that can be given to any villager for boosted friendship, you will need five Night Shards.

You can also sell Night Shards at any of Goofy's stalls, though we don't recommend it. While night shards are much less frustrating to collect than dream shards, there are easier ways to make money in the valley.

Looking for more Disney Dreamlight Valley content on Pro Game Guides? Check out All Critters' Favorite Foods in Dreamlight Valley.


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