The Star Fragment is a Material that you can fuse with weapons in the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Learn how to get Star Fragments and where to farm them, and how to use Star Fragments with all its possible fuse effects, armor upgrades, recipes, and buy and sell prices.
List of Contents
- How to Get
- How to Use
- Item Overview
- Related Guides
How to Get Star Fragment and Locations
Star Fragment Source and Locations
| Primary Locations | How to Get |
|---|---|
| ・Random | Collect from locations where Shooting Stars land |
Star Fragments are mostly found in the locations: Random. Look around these locations to farm for Star Fragments.
Grab Fragments from Shooting Stars
Every night one Star Fragment will drop from the sky. Players can either catch it in mid air or collect it once it lands on the ground. Additionally, you can also get a Star Fragment without going mid-air. If you see a shooting star from a distance, following it will lead you to a Star Fragment.
Save to Mark the Location
You can also make a hard save the moment the Star Fragment hits the ground. This is a good way to remember the location in case you missed it.
Star Fragments Will Disappear After 5 AM
Keep in mind that Star Fragments will only stay in the overworld until 5 AM. So make sure to dive down or land quick to pick it up if you're nearing close to hitting 5 AM.
How to Use Star Fragment
Armor Upgrades Using Star Fragments
| Upgrade Rank | Armor Upgrades that Require Star Fragments |
|---|---|
| ★ | ・ Tunic of the Wind (x1) ・ Tunic of the Sky (x1) ・ Tunic of Twilight (x1) ・ Cap of the Wind (x1) ・ Trousers of Twilight (x1) ・ Sheik's Mask (x1) ・ Cap of Time (x1) ・ Cap of Twilight (x1) ・ Tunic of Time (x1) ・ Tunic of the Hero (x1) ・ Trousers of Awakening (x1) ・ Trousers of the Wind (x1) ・ Trousers of the Hero (x1) ・ Trousers of Time (x1) ・ Cap of the Sky (x1) ・ Trousers of the Sky (x1) ・ Mask of Awakening (x1) ・ Tunic of Awakening (x1) ・ Cap of the Hero (x1) |
| ★★ | ・ Tunic of the Wind (x1) ・ Tunic of the Sky (x1) ・ Tunic of Twilight (x1) ・ Cap of the Wind (x1) ・ Trousers of Twilight (x1) ・ Sheik's Mask (x2) ・ Cap of Time (x1) ・ Cap of Twilight (x1) ・ Tunic of Time (x1) ・ Tunic of the Hero (x1) ・ Trousers of Awakening (x1) ・ Trousers of the Wind (x1) ・ Trousers of the Hero (x1) ・ Trousers of Time (x1) ・ Cap of the Sky (x1) ・ Trousers of the Sky (x1) ・ Mask of Awakening (x1) ・ Tunic of Awakening (x1) ・ Cap of the Hero (x1) |
| ★★★ | ・ Tunic of the Wind (x1) ・ Tunic of the Sky (x1) ・ Tunic of Twilight (x1) ・ Cap of the Wind (x1) ・ Trousers of Twilight (x1) ・ Sheik's Mask (x3) ・ Cap of Time (x1) ・ Cap of Twilight (x1) ・ Tunic of Time (x1) ・ Tunic of the Hero (x1) ・ Trousers of Awakening (x1) ・ Trousers of the Wind (x1) ・ Trousers of the Hero (x1) ・ Trousers of Time (x1) ・ Cap of the Sky (x1) ・ Trousers of the Sky (x1) ・ Mask of Awakening (x1) ・ Tunic of Awakening (x1) ・ Cap of the Hero (x1) ・ Ruby Circlet (x1) ・ Sapphire Circlet (x1) ・ Diamond Circlet (x1) ・ Topaz Earrings (x1) |
| ★★★★ | ・ Tunic of the Wind (x1) ・ Tunic of the Sky (x1) ・ Tunic of Twilight (x1) ・ Cap of the Wind (x1) ・ Trousers of Twilight (x1) ・ Sheik's Mask (x4) ・ Cap of Time (x1) ・ Cap of Twilight (x1) ・ Tunic of Time (x1) ・ Tunic of the Hero (x1) ・ Trousers of Awakening (x1) ・ Trousers of the Wind (x1) ・ Trousers of the Hero (x1) ・ Trousers of Time (x1) ・ Cap of the Sky (x1) ・ Trousers of the Sky (x1) ・ Mask of Awakening (x1) ・ Tunic of Awakening (x1) ・ Cap of the Hero (x1) ・ Ruby Circlet (x2) ・ Sapphire Circlet (x2) ・ Diamond Circlet (x2) ・ Topaz Earrings (x2) ・ Cap of the Wild (x3) ・ Tunic of the Wild (x3) ・ Trousers of the Wild (x3) |
How to Upgrade Armor
Fuse Star Fragments to Weapons
| Fused With: | Effects (+1 Fuse Attack Power) |
|---|---|
| Adds a high-level of Magic damage. Shoots out light when attacking. |
| Adds a high-level of Magic damage. Temporarily glows upon impact. |
Weapons
ArrowsStar Fragments can be Fused with weapons and shields, and can be attached to arrows. When fused, the Star Fragment increases attack power by 1, and other effects may vary depending on where you fuse them.
Fuse Guide: How to Combine Materials With Weapons, Arrows, and Shields
Fuse with Shields to Make Lanterns
You can fuse a Star Fragments to your shield to create a makeshift lantern. This will help you light up a small area while walking without the need of a torch, making depths explorations much easier.
List of All Shields
Fuse with Weapons to Make Light Beams
You can also use a Star Fragment to make a weapon that can shoot light beams. This is a good way to illuminate dark areas from a distant, especially when exploring caves or the depths. One swing with this fused weapon will shoot three orbs that can bounce around and light up any surfaces they touch.
List of All Weapons
Use Star Fragments for Cooking
Increases Critical Cooking
Cooking with Star Fragments can increase the chances of Critical Cooking. This will increase the heart recovery of the dish and the duration of its extra effects. Key indicators of Critical Cooking are the upbeat music while cooking and Link's excitement after cooking.
List of All Recipes and Best Food
Sell Star Fragments for Rupees
| Sell Price |
|
|---|
200Star Fragments can be sold for 200 Rupees each at any shop or traveling merchant.
Star Fragment Item Overview
Star Fragment Flavor Text
 Star Fragment | |
| A mysterious stone fragment that fell from the sky. Its gem-like quality makes it highly valuable. One theory is that it has the power to light up its environment. | |
| Type | Material Seasoning |
|---|---|
| Dye Color | White |
| Melee Weapon Fuse Effect | Illuminate |
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides
List of All Items
List of Item Types
| Types of Items | ||
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Zonai Devices | Key Items |
List of Other Materials
| List of Items | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Courser Bee Honey | Hylian Rice | Bird Egg | Tabantha Wheat |
| Hateno Cheese | Fresh Milk | Acorn | Chickaloo Tree Nut |
| Cane Sugar | Goron Spice | Goat Butter | Monster Extract |
| Oil Jar | Dark Clump | Rock Salt | Star Fragment |
| Fairy | |||
