How to Obtain Crystal Shards in Old School RuneScape
In the realm of Old School RuneScape, the discovery of the lost civilization of Prifddinas has opened up new opportunities for players. From engaging in bossing content to mastering skilling methods, there is a wide range of challenging tasks to undertake in this city.
As a result, the demand for crystal tools, armor, and weapons has skyrocketed. Players now require crystal shards to power these coveted items. Additionally, crystal shards are essential for crafting divine potions, which offer substantial Herblore experience per hour and a solid profit.
But how can you obtain crystal shards to take full advantage of these incredible rewards? This guide covers all the various methods available in Old School RuneScape!
Table of Contents
- How to Get Crystal Shards in OSRS
- The Gauntlet Minigame
- Zalcano
- Running the Prifddinas Agility Course
- Farming Crystal Trees
- Pickpocketing Elves
- Other Skilling Methods for Crystal Shards
How to Get Crystal Shards in OSRS
There are numerous ways to earn crystal shards in Old School RuneScape. While some methods offer crystal shards more frequently than others, every player who has access to Prifddinas can find at least one method suitable for their skill level!
The Gauntlet Minigame
The Gauntlet is an exciting minigame that presents players with a limited time to gather resources in a randomly generated dungeon. At the end of the dungeon, players face off against the Crystalline Hunllef boss.
You can play either the regular version of the minigame or the corrupted version (hard mode), which increases the drop rate for rewards. Completing a run of the Gauntlet rewards players with 3-9 crystal shards, depending on the version played.
Zalcano
Zalcano is a formidable skilling boss located in Prifddinas. Players must rely on their mining, smithing, and runecrafting skills to defeat Zalcano and secure the rewards, including crystal shards. After successfully defeating Zalcano, players typically receive 1-3 crystal shards. The player who earns the most points in a round becomes the MVP and is awarded 3 crystal shards alone.
Running the Prifddinas Agility Course
The Prifddinas Agility Course is the sole course in Old School RuneScape that does not reward Marks of Grace. However, players can discover crystal shards along the course instead. These crystal shards have a drop rate that appears to be ?.
Farming Crystal Trees
Players who possess a Crystal acorn can cultivate a Crystal tree on the north side of Prifddinas. Crystal acorns can be obtained from various sources, including Crystal Implings, the Elven Crystal Chest, or by trading crystal item seeds to Pennant. With a Farming level of 74, players can harvest 14-16 crystal shards from these trees (when using Ultracompost).
Pickpocketing Elves
Players with a Thieving level of 85 can engage in pickpocketing the elves scattered throughout Prifddinas. Each successful pickpocket has a 1/35 chance of resulting in a crystal shard. Utilizing the full Rogue equipment set increases the yield to two crystal shards per successful pickpocket.
Other Skilling Methods for Crystal Shards
Prifddinas offers additional skilling methods that allow players to passively obtain crystal shards while training certain skills. Although these methods are generally slower in terms of shard accumulation, they provide an alternative means of earning crystal shards. Here are a few examples:
- Woodcutting trees around Prifddinas has a 1/80 chance of yielding a crystal shard.
- Mining ores in the vicinity of Prifddinas has a 1/127 chance of yielding a crystal shard.
- Catching Crystal Implings in Prifddinas has a 1/18 chance of providing between 5-10 crystal shards.
- Defeating guards in Prifddinas has a 1/24 chance of dropping a crystal shard.
That’s how you can obtain crystal shards in Old School RuneScape! If you have any suggestions or feedback regarding this guide, please share your thoughts in the comment section below.