Star Shards are rare, celestial fragments that players can find while exploring. These iridescent pieces are sought after for their mystical properties, primarily used in crafting the powerful Galaxy Sword, a weapon that boasts exceptional strength. Additionally, they serve as a valuable gift for certain villagers who express a deep appreciation for their unique, otherworldly beauty. Their scarcity and utility make them a prized possession for any collector or adventurer.
The item ID for Star Shards is 578
This ID will work on PC/Mac (Steam), PS4, PS5, XBOX One, and Nintendo Switch.
Spawning items in Stardew Valley is a little unsual and is not done with commands. You will need to utilize what is called a cheat to set your character's or animal name to the item id. To do this you cannot use just the item id, you will need to surround the item id with brackets. Ex. [578]
Spawning Using the Animal MethodTo spawn Star Shards while using an animal, you will need to head over to Marine's Ranch and purchase an animal. Once you have have an animal chosen, name the animal with the item id with brackets like this [578] and you will receive the Star Shards item. This method can be done using an existing character and is convenient but will cost some gold every time you want an item.
Spawning Using the Character MethodTo spawn Star Shards while using a character, you will need to create a new character and name it with the item id with brackets like this [578]. You will then receive the Star Shards item when you speak to a villager. This method is easy and free but cannot be performed on an existing character and you will be stuck with that name unless its edited.