How to Obtain the Elusive Black Crystal in Disney Dreamlight Valley
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The black crystal in Disney Dreamlight Valley is a key item, often required for progressing through various quests and unlocking new content. It’s not a single item found in one specific location, but rather, black crystals appear throughout your journey depending on the quest you’re currently undertaking. Therefore, the answer to “How do you get the black crystal?” is nuanced and depends on the context. This guide will explore the various instances where you’ll encounter these shadowy shards, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how to acquire them.
The Crystal Mystery Quest
Initial Black Crystal Location
The first encounter with a black crystal will likely be during the “Crystal Mystery” quest, initiated by Merlin. He asks you to investigate a black crystal he’s discovered. To find this initial crystal, head to the Forest of Valor and look to the right side of the Pillar, beneath the trees. It will appear as a small, dark shard, easily mistaken for coal or a Night Shard. Once you’ve located it, simply pick it up and return to Merlin.
Purified Night Shards and Quest Completion
This initial crystal is just the beginning. Merlin will then request that you collect five more shards. The process of collecting the next five Night Shards is straightforward – by digging at cracked pieces of ground throughout the Valley you will easily be able to obtain enough. Once you have the five night shards, head back to Merlin. Then, he will instruct you to craft a Purified Night Shard using the five Night Shards and one Dream Shard. Dream Shards are also obtained from digging at cracked ground and are not too difficult to locate, so you should have plenty by the time you require them. Finally, give this Purified Night Shard to any villager in the Village to finish the “Crystal Mystery” quest.
Dark Crystals for Ursula’s Quests
A Deal With Ursula
Ursula, the sea witch, also requires Dark Crystals as part of her quests. During the “A Deal with Ursula” quest, you’ll need to locate multiple dark crystals in various biomes. These crystals are characterized by their glowing dark aura, making them relatively easy to spot.
Locations of Ursula’s Dark Crystals
- The Glade of Trust: Head to Mother Gothel’s house and you will find the first dark crystal by the tree on the right side of the house.
- The Frosted Heights: Look to the right side of the river to discover another dark crystal.
- Sunlit Plateau: Go to the western pond, over the bridge, and past the Vitalys Mine. The crystal should be somewhere in this vicinity.
The Forgotten Lands Dark Crystal
During the “A Deal with Ursula” quest, there will be a further task to go to the Forgotten Lands. Here, at the back of the biome you will find pedestals and one with the required Dark Crystal.
The Mystical Crystal and Enchanting the Compass
Crystals from Forgotten Lands
For the “Mystical Crystal” quest, you’ll need to gather 10 crystals from the Forgotten Lands’ rock deposits. These aren’t black crystals, but rather regular crystals. You will, however, still need the purified night shards as described above.
The Required Materials
Merlin will request the following materials to enchant the compass:
- 5 Purified Night Shards (Crafted using 5 Night Shards and 1 Dream Shard each)
- 10 Crystals (Available from rock deposits in the Forgotten Lands)
Additional Notes on Dark Crystal Acquisition
- No Specific Location: Remember, black crystals don’t have one fixed location. They appear as required for specific quests.
- Biome Unlocks: You’ll need to unlock certain biomes to access all locations where black crystals might spawn. For example, the Forgotten Lands, Sunlit Plateau and Frosted Heights.
- Mining for Onyx: While not directly required for these quests, you may be interested to know that the black gem Onyx is found when mining any rock across Dreamlight Valley.
By understanding the various quests and locations associated with black crystals, you’ll be well-equipped to gather them efficiently and progress in your Disney Dreamlight Valley adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What exactly are Night Shards and how do I get them?
Night Shards are dark, shadowy shards that can be found by digging at the glowing cracked spots throughout the Valley. They’re commonly used in crafting recipes and quests.
2. What are Dream Shards, and how can I obtain them?
Dream Shards are similar to Night Shards but have a lighter, dreamlike appearance. Like Night Shards, they are found by digging at glowing cracked spots.
3. How do I craft a Purified Night Shard?
You need 5 Night Shards and 1 Dream Shard to craft a Purified Night Shard at any crafting station.
4. Does it matter which villager I give the Purified Night Shard to?
No, it doesn’t matter. Merlin encourages you to give the Purified Night Shard to any villager to complete the “Crystal Mystery” quest.
5. Where can I find the dark crystals for Ursula’s deal?
The dark crystals for Ursula are found in the Glade of Trust, Frosted Heights, the Sunlit Plateau and finally in the Forgotten Lands. Look near Mother Gothel’s tree, by the river and near the western pond and Vitalys Mine, respectively.
6. Do the Dark Crystals always appear in the same spots?
For the specific Ursula quest, the locations are generally fixed, however it can be a small area where they can be located.
7. How do I unlock new biomes to find more crystals?
You need Dreamlight to unlock new biomes. You gain Dreamlight by completing various tasks and achievements in the game. It can take a while to gain the 41,000 Dreamlight needed to unlock everything, so focus on tasks and the biomes you most need.
8. What is the ‘Mystical Crystal’ quest and where do I find its crystals?
The “Mystical Crystal” quest involves enchanting a compass and it requires 10 crystals found in the rock deposits of the Forgotten Lands. It also requires Purified Night Shards to enchant the compass.
9. What are the uses of black crystals beyond quests?
Currently, black crystals are primarily used in quests. As the game develops, they may have other uses.
10. Can I get black crystals from mining?
You will not get black crystals from mining. Mining will however find you the Onyx gem, which is black in colour.
11. How do I free Prince Eric in Dreamlight Valley?
You must reach Friendship level 10 with Ursula and complete the “Poor Unfortunate Prince” quest. You’ll need to build Eric’s Castle and give him the shriveled soul of Eric.
12. How do I make Ariel human?
To make Ariel human, you need to complete the “Part of His World” quest, which involves obtaining a Nautilus Pendant. This also requires a Nautilus and Shapeshifting Enchantment.
13. How do I unlock Ursula?
You need to complete the “With Great Power” quest. This involves fishing the Orb of Power out of the cave pool and returning it to its pillar.
14. Where is Ursula’s secret cave?
Ursula’s secret cave is located in Peaceful Meadows. Follow the path on the eastern side and stick to the wall on the left.
15. What are the Tree Stumps, and how can I remove them?
Tree Stumps are obstacles in the Valley that can be removed with the help of Princess Anna.