In Disney Dreamlight Valley there are a bunch of different resources that you can collect, each with its own use. Of these, dream shards are among the rarest and most valuable resources you can find in the game.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to get dream shards in Disney Dreamlight Valley so you can line your pockets with valuable resources as fast as possible. Doing so will enable you to complete some quests that require these shards, which will then enable further progression in the game.
Dream shards aren’t the only tricky resource to get your hands on though so take a look at our guides on how to get moonstones, how to get the red potato, and how to get star coins to get your inventory looking much richer.
How to get dream shards in Disney Dreamlight Valley
So, how do you get one of the most precious materials in all the valley? Well, while rare, there are a few ways you can acquire dream shards, which we've detailed down below.
Clear night thorns
The first of these methods is to clear any night thorns that you come across. These thorns are scattered throughout the world, so you will have a lot to go for. The downside is that the drop rate is pretty low, so it could take some time until you see one of those all-important shards.
Don’t get disheartened, though. Go on a night thorn-breaking rampage and you should get at least some dream shards for your efforts.
Dig up sparkling mounds
The second way to acquire dream shards will involve putting your shovel to work, as there is a way of getting dream shards by digging sparkling mounds. These sparkling spots on the ground can be found in each biome, so do some exploring and you should come across a few.
However, sparkling mounds aren't as abundant in Dreamlight Valley compared to night thorns, which is worth bearing in mind when setting out to get some dream shards. But if you do get your hands dirty, you'll have a chance to pull out two dream shards.
Feed the animals to get dream shards
Finally, and probably the most fun way of getting dream shards since it means you get to make some cute little friends, is to feed animals. The animals are found throughout the valley, and there's a whole host of different species to encounter.
Feeding each animal can be done once per day, and it will net you the chance to get a gift. This gift has a chance of containing dream shards. If you have any trouble working out how to feed your furry friends, take a look at our guide on how to feed animals in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
This method isn't as reliable as the previous two techniques, since the contents of these gifts are randomised. Therefore, we don't recommend your primary strategy for dream shard collecting.
That's all you need to know about how to collect dream shards in Disney Dreamlight Valley. For more help with difficult areas of the game, we’ve also got some handy guides on how to increase inventory space and how to change villager roles. Plus, we take you through how to change your pets and how to change your character's hairstyles and clothes.