The Shard of Time is a legendary crafting material in Fisch, essential for forging powerful end-game gear like the Merlin’s Staff rod. However, obtaining it is a multi-step process that requires exploration and puzzle-solving inside the elusive Mineshaft.
This guide will walk you through every step, from gaining access to the Mineshaft to collecting the three required items and solving the final puzzle to claim your prize.
What is the Shard of Time?
The Shard of Time is a key item used in high-tier crafting recipes. Its most notable use is in creating Merlin’s Staff, one of the most powerful fishing rods in Fisch. It is not found lying around but must be summoned by solving a specific puzzle within the Mineshaft area.
Step 1: How to Access the Mineshaft
The Mineshaft is not accessible through normal means. To enter, you must first travel to the Chasm area and use a specific item:
Item Required: Merlin’s Veil
Location: The Chasm
Action: Use Merlin’s Veil at the entrance to the Mineshaft to reveal and access it.
Without this item, the Mineshaft entrance will remain hidden. Ensure you have Merlin’s Veil in your inventory before attempting this journey.
Step 2: The Three Required Items
To summon the Shard of Time, you must collect three specific items and place them on a central pedestal within the Mineshaft. Here’s how to get each one.
How to Get the Radiant Crystal
The Radiant Crystal is a Mythical-rarity item obtained through fishing inside the Mineshaft.
Method: Fishing within the Mineshaft.
Recommended Tool: Use the Rod of the Forgotten Fang (ROTFF).
Optimal Strategy:
Ensure the Aurora Totem is active.
Perform three Perfect Catches.
Catch one Legendary fish.
How it Works: This sequence triggers a passive ability of the Rod of the Forgotten Fang, which guarantees a Radiant Crystal as a reward.
How to Get the Rough Geode
The Rough Geode is obtained through mining and a minigame.
Tool Required: A Spear.
Location: Look for piles of rubble (a mix of stone and wood) scattered throughout the Mineshaft.
Action: Approach the rubble pile with your Spear equipped. This will initiate a minigame. Successfully completing the minigame will reward you with the Rough Geode.
How to Get the Cut Gem
The Cut Gem is found by interacting with the environment and causing a specific event.
Location: Look for a moving Minecart that travels on a loop around the Mineshaft.
Action:
Follow the Minecart until it reaches a track switch or a fork in the path.
Near this junction, you will find a switch and an NPC.
Activate the switch to change the track’s direction.
Result: This will cause the Minecart to derail and crash into a wall. After the crash, you can simply walk up to the wreckage and pick up the Cut Gem.
Step 3: Solving the Pedestal Puzzle
Once you have all three items—the Radiant Crystal, Rough Geode, and Cut Gem—head to the center of the Mineshaft. You will find a pedestal with three designated slots.
Place each of the three items into their correct slots on the pedestal.
Once all three are placed correctly, the dark area around the pedestal will light up.
The Shard of Time will then materialize and appear before you, ready to be collected.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What is the Shard of Time used for?
A: Its primary use is to craft the Merlin’s Staff, one of the strongest fishing rods in the game.
Q: Can I re-enter the Mineshaft after I leave?
A: Yes, you can re-enter by using Merlin’s Veil at the entrance in the Chasm whenever you want.
Q: Is the Rod of the Forgotten Fang mandatory for getting the Radiant Crystal?
A: While it may be possible through other means, the Rod of the Forgotten Fang’s passive ability is the most reliable and confirmed method to obtain the Radiant Crystal.
Q: What if the Minecart doesn’t crash?
A: Ensure you are activating the switch at the correct moment, just as the Minecart approaches the track junction. You may need to try a couple of times to get the timing right.
Conclusion
Obtaining the Shard of Time in Fisch is a challenging but rewarding process that tests your exploration, fishing, and puzzle-solving skills. By following this guide—securing Merlin’s Veil, gathering the three key items in the Mineshaft, and solving the central pedestal puzzle—you will be able to claim this powerful crafting material. Use it wisely to forge the legendary Merlin’s Staff and dominate the waters of Fisch.