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Cult of the Lamb

How to Get Crystal Shards

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Cult of the Lamb - How to Get Cystal Shards

Crystal Shards are materials that can be obtained from Anchordeep in Cult of the Lamb. Learn how to get Crystal Shards here and see all of their uses in this guide.

How to Get Crystal Shards

Explore Anchordeep

Anchordeep
Start by opening the Anchordeep room, which requires 9 cult followers to access. Once opened, simply head inside to start farming Crystal Shards.

Complete Rooms to Get Crystal Shards

Anchordeep Resources
You can get Crystal Shards as you progress and complete rooms. You can find them in chests or by destroying overworld objects. Once you complete a run, they’ll be added to your inventory.

Destroy Crystals to Get Crystal Shards

Crystal Shards can also drop from destroying crystals. If you come across one while exploring rooms, make sure to destroy them as well to get more Crystal Shards.

How to Use Crystal Shards

Required to Access Woolhaven DLC

Interact With the Yngya Statue
Crystal Shards are one of the requirements to access the Woolhaven DLC. You need exactly 5 Crystal Shards to progress.

How to Start the Woolhaven DLC

Use for Decorations

Crystal Shards
Another use for Crystal Shards is building decorations. If you find a decoration that requires them, make sure to get Crystal Shards first!

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Wool Wool of the Rancher
Rotburn Rotten Eye of the Witness
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