Star Fragment

Star Fragment
A Star Fragment in Spirit Tracks
First appearance	Spirit Tracks (2009)
Appearances	Spirit Tracks Tri Force Heroes Breath of the Wild
Use	(Spirit Tracks) Sell for Rupees Customize Train Parts (Tri Force Heroes) Create clothes (Breath of the Wild) Sell for Rupees Cooking ingredient Upgrade armor

"This beautiful stone is rumored to have fallen from the sky!"

— In-game description

Star Fragments are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

These Treasures can be found in randomly throughout New Hyrule. They can be sold at the Trading Post for fifty Rupees. They can also be used to customize certain Train Parts.

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

Star Fragments return in Tri Force Heroes as Material items used to create clothes at Madam Couture's Shop. Its in-game description, refers to it as a prized gift from the sky and is a rock that is out of this world.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

"A mysterious stone fragment that fell from the sky. It looks like it would fetch a good price, but you may be able to use it in certain recipes as well."

— In-game description

Star Fragments appear in Breath of the Wild where they are depicted as yellow rocks. They are rare stones that occasionally fall from the sky at night. Like previous games, they can be sold for Rupees. They can be used to upgrade armor, in particular the Sheik's Mask, all the Hero's Clothes armor sets or the final two upgrades for head jewelry. They can also be used in cooking and increase the likelihood of critical success. Link can also obtain them during certain side quests, in Treasure Chests, or by defeating Silver Lynels.

Shooting Stars

"If you're lucky, you might be able to see a shooting star when gazing at the night sky. If you go to where a shooting star lands, you'll fine treasure there! ...Or so I've heard. I would love to see a shooting star at least once in my life!"

— Glendo

They appear as shooting stars at night and after hitting the ground, the fragment creates a glowing column of light which Link can use to find its location and collect it before morning. Shooting stars appear randomly at night and can land almost anywhere. A Star Fragment will remain obtainable as long as it is night and sunrise does not occur.

If a Star Fragment is too far away to reach before sunrise, if it is still night Link can pass time via Campfire or going to Bed. Once Link awakens, it will be night again and the Star Fragment column will still be visible giving Link more time to reach it. Link can do this as many times as needed.

Possible inspiration

Theory warning: This section contains theoretical information based on the research of one or several other users. It has not been officially verified by Nintendo and its factual accuracy is disputed.

Star Fragments share a similar name and appearance with Star Bits from Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, and may have been inspired by them.

They are also possible inspirations to Gratitude Crystals from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Theory warning: Theories end here.

Gallery

A Star Fragment that landed in Hateno Village