Star Fragments are hard to find in Breath of the Wild. They’re almost as hard to find a use for, too. As such, players are plagued with anxiety as they wonder if this rare item they found is worth keeping or selling, or find themselves in need of a star fragment with no clue how to get one. Our little Breath of the Wild star fragment guide will give you some answers, but you probably won’t like what you hear.
First and foremost, what are star fragments used for in BotW ? Based on our exhaustive armor guide, it appears the most common usage is for upgrading a few specialty armor sets. Here’s a rundown of all the armor you could possibly need star fragments for, followed by a grand total of how many star fragments you’ll need to complete all of its upgrades in Breath of the Wild. We also separated them into amiibo and non-amiibo sets, so players without amiibo don’t go off and collect star fragments for armor they don’t have in their games.
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Non-amiibo sets: Topaz Earrings (2x), Diamond Tiara (2x), Ruby Necklace (2x), Sapphire Circlet (2x), Ancient Greaves (3x).
amiibo sets: Cap of the Sky (10x), Tunic of the Sky (10x), Trousers of the Sky (10x), Cap of Time (10x), Tunic of Time (10x), Trousers of Time (10x), Cap of Twilight (10x), Tunic of Twilight (10x), Trousers of Twilight (10x), Cap of the Wild (1x), Tunic of the Wild (1x), Trousers of the Wild (1x), Cap of the Wind (10x), Tunic of the Wind (10x), Trousers of the Wind (10x), Cap of the Hero (10x), Tunic of the Hero (10x) and Trousers of the Hero (10x).
Wow. That is a LOT of star fragments to find, especially if you’re working on those amiibo sets. Non-amiibo players only need 11 star fragments, amiibo players need 153 (!) to complete all those upgrades. That is going to require an insane amount of time spent playing Breath of the Wild because, here’s the catch, star fragments are tough to find.
As of yet no one has discovered a surefire method to farm star fragments in BotW . This is because star fragments are created when a shooting star crashes into the ground, seemingly at random. You may have noticed a shooting star or two in your travels, heck, you may have already come across a star fragment because the resulting crash creates an irresistible beacon to follow. So how can you find them more easily?
Get high.
Let me explain. Based on some anecdotal evidence on reddit and other forums, it seems Breath of the Wild players are having the best success at tracking down star fragments by perching up high in one of the towers and waiting for one to fall from the sky. You’ll know when it crashes because it sends up a bright yellow beacon, similar to the ones created by manually placing pins on the map. So when you see one fall haul ass to the beacon. Note that it only shows where the star fell and the star fragment itself may have rolled off somewhere nearby. We recommend taking a picture of the first star fragment you find so that you can use it in the Sheikah Sensor+ upgrade to help track them in the crash zone.
Oh, you can also cook with a star fragment. But don’t. It’s a less effective ingredient than apples and hylian mushrooms, and while it might add sale value to a dish it’s not worth wasting star fragments on mere rupees. If you’re broke, we’ve got a guide for that, too. We have LOTS of Breath of the Wild guides actually, check out the list below if you need some more tips.
Beginner’s Guides:
Beginner’s Guide: Everything You Need To Know To Survive In Hyrule
Beginner Item Guide: Here's The Stuff You Shouldn't Sell
How To Start A Fire In 'Breath Of The Wild': Tips And Tricks For Keeping Link Warm
Recipe And Cooking Guide: Here's All The Ingredient Effects, Ranks And Tips You Need
Blood Moon Explained: Cooking Bonus, Enemy Respawns And More
Battle Guide: Tips On How To Take Down Your Enemies
Horse Guide: How To Tame And Ride Horses And Other Animals
Camera Guide: Tips To Use The Camera Like A Pro
Dungeon & Side Quest Guides:
Ruta Walkthrough: Solutions For All Five Terminals And Boss Hints, Too
Vah Medoh Walkthrough: How To Solve All Terminal Puzzles And Beat Windblight Ganon Boss
Divine Beast Vah Naboris Dungeon Walkthrough: How To Solve All Five Terminal Puzzles
Thunderblight Ganon Boss Battle: Tips And Strategy To Defeat Vah Naboris Dungeon
Ceremonial Trident: How To Complete 'Ceremonial Song' Sidequest And Unlock Dagah Keek Shrine
Hylian Homeowner Sidequest: Tips To Buy The House In Hateno Village
Weapons & Armor Guides:
Master Sword: Where To Find Link’s Greatest Weapon
Great Fairy Locations: Armor Upgrades And Where To Find Them
Armor Guide: Where To Find New Outfits, Clothes And Upgrades
Climbing Gear: How To Find The Armor, Bandana And Boots To Improve Climbing
Weapon Numbers Explained: Attack Power, Not Durability Listed In Inventory
Elemental Weapon Tips: Why Fire, Ice & Lightning Are Must-Haves For Your Arsenal
Collectible Guides:
Memory Map: All Locations For Link's Lost Memories
Korok Seed Locations: Where To Find Hestu And How To Solve Puzzles For All 900
Luminous Stone: What They're For, When You Need Them And Why You Shouldn't Sell Them
Gemstones Guide: What To Keep, When To Sell And What These Materials Are For
Heart Containers Guide: How And Where To Upgrade Your Health And Stamina
Easter Eggs And Secrets: 18 Things You'd Probably Miss If We Didn't Tell You
'Breath Of The Wild' Easter Egg: A Hidden Message Is Revealed From Game's Fantasy Sheikah Language
Glitches & Tricks Guides:
Unlimited Stamina Glitch: Find Out How To Run Fast Without Tiring [VIDEO]
Rupee Trick: Get 700 Rupees Every 3 Minutes, Shares Redditor
Rupee Farming: How To Gamble, Cook And Gather Your Way To Riches
Enemy Guides:
Ending Guide: How To Beat The Final Boss (No Spoilers)
Molduga Guide: How To Find And Defeat This Tremor Worm Before It Kills You
Guardians: How To Defeat And Farm Material To Get Killer Armor And Weapons
‘Breath Of The Wild’ Dragons: Locations And Their Purpose In The Game
Molduga Guide: How To Find And Defeat This Tremor Worm Before It Kills You
Stone Talus Guide: How To Beat This Enemy Sub-Boss And All Its Variants
