How to Find Shards in Atlas Fallen

Shards are one of the most important items in Atlas Fallen. They allow you to upgrade your gauntlet, providing various abilities and perks for your protagonist. Unlike other materials in Atlas Fallen, you cannot collect Shards from the ground by exploring the island. Instead, you can only acquire them in-between missions. If you're trying to obtain every type of Shard in Atlas Fallen, this guide will show you how.

How many types of Shards are available in Atlas Fallen?

There are five types of Shards in Atlas Fallen, each with its own set of abilities and perks.

• Air Dash Shards: Increase your air time and allow you to dash further in the air.
• Unearth Shards: Allow you to dig up items like treasure boxes or crafting materials from the ground.
• Reveal Shards: Reveal hidden materials scattered around the map.
• Crush Shards: Allow you to smash or destroy items.

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All Shard Locations in Atlas Fallen 

Air Dash Shards

You can collect Air Dash Shards from the following locations during the Reforging your Gauntlet quest in Caladrias: Forbidden Islands.

Unearth Shards

You can obtain the Unearth Shards also during the Reforging your Gauntlet quest in the given locations.

Reveal Shards

Reveal Shards are up for grabs during the A Bridge From the Past mission. They are spread throughout the Monsalar Wildlands.

Crush Shards

Crush Shards can be found during The Power to Reach Thalos questline in Monsalar Bastengar's Underground.

For more on Atlas Fallen check out How to Beat the TailGuarder Colossal Wraith in Atlas Fallen or Atlas Fallen Trophies & Achievements on Pro Game Guides.