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Earth Shard Locations and Uses

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Earth Shard is a crafting material required to craft the weapon, Grindstone, in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). See Earth Shard locations, how to get it, and how to use Earth Shard our guide!

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How to Get Earth Shard

Defeat Hugo Kupka in Rosaria

FF16 - Defeat Hugo Kupka to acquire Earth Shard

To acquire Earth Shard, you need to defeat Hugo Kupka in Rosaria. This boss will be encountered at the end of the Capital Punishment main quest.

FF16 - Hugo Kupka
Quest
FF16 - Main QuestsCapital Punishment
Abilities ・Sledgehammer
・Geocrush
・Weight of Land
・Landslide
・Stripmine
・Titanic Counter
・Tumult
・Torment
・Earthen Fury
・Upheaval

How to Beat Hugo

How to Use Earth Shard

Used to Craft Grindstone

Weapon ATK STGR
FF16 - Grindstone GuideGrindstone 225 225

Earth Shard is required to unlock and craft Grindstone. This is a powerful weapon upgraded from Levinbolt. This is a unique weapon that can be further upgraded as the story goes one, so be sure to craft this weapon as soon as you can!

Best Weapons for Early to Late Game

Earth Shard Overview

Earth Shard Basic Information

Earth Shard Basic Information
FF16 - Earth Shard
Type Rarity Buy Price Sell Price
Crafting Material 4 N/A N/A
How to Get Reward for defeating Hugo Kupka.
Effect Used in crafting.
Description The power of the Eikon Titan made manifest. This crystal is as heavy as marble and can be heard to emit a soft hum when held to the ear.

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