Where Are Shards in Fields of Mistria?
Shards are a Dig Site crafting material. Here's every verified way to get them â and what they're for.
Quick Answer
Dig Dig Spots, craft Shards at the Stone Refinery (Stone x10), or buy them from Balor's Wagon for 50t. Sell price is 5t. The museum Dig Site set needs Shards (and Shard Mass).
Shards at a Glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Dig Spots | Pick or shovel Dig Spots on the map |
| Stone Refinery | Stone x10 to Shards (10 minutes) |
| Buy | Balor's Wagon â 50t |
| Sell | 5t |
| Museum | Dig Site set needs 1x Shards |
Source: wiki Shards (checked 2026-09-12).
Stone Refinery Unlock
Unlock the Stone Refinery via the Town Rank 50 story quest "Stone Refinery". It sits at the Mines entrance.
Shard Mass
Shard Mass is the bulk version: Dig Spots, Refinery Stone x15, Balor 80t, sell 10t, also required for the Dig Site museum set.
Source: wiki Shard Mass (checked 2026-09-12).
Quests
- Eiland can request Shards.
- Crown Request "Archeology Shards" also uses them.
FAQ: Dig Spots on your farm?
Enable the Former Farmers Archaeology perk to make a Dig Spot appear daily on your farm. Without it, farm Dig Spots do not spawn. Vintage Farm Tools is the artifact set associated with this perk, not a second perk. See the Farm wiki page.
Related: museum guide for Dig Site donations.
FAQ
Where do you get Shards in Fields of Mistria?
Dig Dig Spots, craft them at the Stone Refinery from 10 Stone, or buy them from Balor for 50t.
What is Shard Mass?
The bulk form of Shards: Dig Spots, 15 Stone at the Refinery, or 80t from Balor. Needed for the museum Dig Site set.
Do Dig Spots appear on the farm?
Yes, when Former Farmers is enabled: one Dig Spot appears daily. Without this Archaeology perk, no Dig Spots spawn on the farm.