Stardew Valley Iridium and Prismatic Shard Route Guide
For iridium and rare drops, descending rapidly is usually stronger than over-mining shallow floors because iridium chances improve deeper in the cavern.
Route facts
- Phase
- Loot target
- Focus
- Deep floors, Iridium Nodes, Mystic Stones, Purple Slimes, and treasure rooms
- Source
- https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Skull_Cavern#Iridium
Checklist
- Start serious ore collection after descent speed improves.
- Use high-value floors for Iridium Nodes, Omni Geodes, Mystic Stones, and monster drops.
- Save the first Prismatic Shard for the Galaxy Sword if combat safety is the bottleneck.