How to Get & Use Star Shards Fast in Abyss (June 2026)

Star Shards are the most valuable premium currency in Abyss Roblox, essential for rerolling races and unlocking additional character slots. This comprehensive guide covers every method to farm Star Shards efficiently, current working codes, and expert strategies to maximize your progression in Deep Spirit Games’ underwater fishing RPG released February 8, 2026.

Quick Reference: Star Shards Overview

Method	Star Shards/Hour	Difficulty	Reliability
Quest Completion	50-200	Easy	Very High
Achievement Grinding	30-150	Medium	High
Treasure Chest Farming	40-100	Easy	Medium
Bestiary Completion	100-500	Hard	One-time
Code Redemption	100+	Very Easy	Limited

What Are Star Shards in Abyss?

Star Shards serve as Abyss’s premium currency, primarily used for race rerolls (100 shards for normal, 450 for lucky) and unlocking additional race slots (1,000 shards for second slot, 5,000 for third). Races provide crucial stat bonuses and unique abilities that significantly impact your fishing efficiency, oxygen management, and overall progression speed.

The game features 15 races ranging from Common to Mythic rarity, with higher-tier races offering game-changing passive abilities. Since your starting race is randomly assigned and often suboptimal (most players begin with the Poop race), accumulating Star Shards for rerolls is essential for competitive progression.

How to Get Star Shards: Complete Farming Guide

1. Active Codes (Easiest Method)

Current Working Codes:

• RELEASE – 100 Star Shards, 5 Small Oxygen Pods, 1 Speed Potion

Redemption Steps:

1. Click Settings icon (gear) in main menu
2. Scroll down to Codes section
3. Enter “RELEASE” exactly (case-sensitive)
4. Click Redeem to claim rewards

Codes expire regularly, so bookmark our Roblox Abyss Codes guide for daily updates.

2. Quest Completion (Most Reliable)

Quests provide consistent Star Shard rewards throughout your gameplay. Focus on these key NPCs:

Primary Quest Givers:

• The Kraken – Main questline with substantial shard rewards
• Mr. Black – Side quests offering 50-100 shards each
• Virelia – Geode-related quests with shard bonuses
• Marcus – Exploration quests with varying shard rewards

High-Value Quests:

• Fix the Toilet quest – 100 shards
• Unlock Teleporter quest – 150 shards
• Scientist quest chain – 200+ shards total

Quest rewards scale with difficulty, and many quests have multiple completion stages, providing ongoing shard income.

3. Achievement System (Consistent Income)

Achievements offer multi-tiered rewards, allowing repeated shard earnings:

Access Method: Click ribbon icon (top-left) to view achievements

Top Achievement Categories:

• Fishing Milestones – Catch X fish (10-50 shards per tier)
• Depth Exploration – Reach new depths (25-75 shards)
• Collection Goals – Discover new species (15-40 shards)
• Combat Achievements – Defeat enemies (20-60 shards)

Many achievements have 5-10 completion levels, providing thousands of shards over time. Check achievements weekly for new opportunities as you progress.

4. Treasure Chest Farming (Passive Income)

Treasure chests respawn regularly and provide reliable shard income:

Chest Locations & Rewards:

• Spawn Area – 5-10 shards, 2-minute respawn
• Forgotten Deep – 8-15 shards, 3-minute respawn
• Ancient Sands – 10-15 shards, 5-minute respawn
• Spirit Roots – 12-20 shards, 5-minute respawn

Pro Tips:

• Create efficient farming routes covering multiple biomes
• Time chest respawns for maximum efficiency
• Watch for puffer fish near ocean chests (they can kill you)
• Combine chest runs with quest objectives

5. Bestiary Completion (High Rewards)

Completing your fish collection provides substantial shard rewards:

Process:

1. Catch new fish species automatically adds to Bestiary
2. Visit Richard NPC in Forgotten Dome
3. Claim shard rewards for new entries
4. Receive bonus rewards for completing biome collections

Reward Structure:

• Common Fish – 5-10 shards per new species
• Uncommon Fish – 10-20 shards per new species
• Rare Fish – 25-50 shards per new species
• Epic+ Fish – 50-100+ shards per new species

Biome Completion Bonuses:

• Forgotten Deep (100%) – 500 shards
• Ancient Sands (100%) – 1,000 shards
• Spirit Roots (100%) – 2,000 shards

6. Level Up Rewards (Passive Income)

Each level up provides Star Shard bonuses:

Level Rewards:

• Levels 1-10: 10-25 shards each
• Levels 11-25: 25-50 shards each
• Levels 26-50: 50-100 shards each
• Levels 51+: 100+ shards each

Focus on activities that grant maximum XP:

• Catch higher-tier fish
• Complete quests simultaneously
• Explore new areas
• Participate in events

7. Advanced Farming Techniques

Fishing Chest Bonus: While fishing, watch for chest icons on your fishing bar. Successfully catching both fish and chest grants bonus rewards including 25-50 extra Star Shards.

Event Participation: Limited-time events often feature increased shard rates or exclusive shard bonuses. Join the official Discord for event announcements.

Efficient Route Planning: Plan routes that combine multiple objectives:

• Quest locations + chest spawns + fishing spots
• Minimize travel time between objectives
• Use teleporters when unlocked

How to Use Star Shards: Strategic Guide

Race Rerolling System

Reroll Options:

• Normal Reroll – 100 Star Shards (standard odds)
• Lucky Reroll – 450 Star Shards (improved high-tier chances)

Pity System:

• Guaranteed Epic race within 20 rerolls
• Guaranteed Legendary race within 50 rerolls
• Pity counter resets after receiving guaranteed race

Reroll Strategy:

1. Start with normal rerolls until 15 attempts
2. Switch to lucky rerolls for better odds
3. Track your pity counter progress
4. Save 450 shards when approaching 20-reroll mark

Complete Race Tier List

S-Tier (Meta-Defining):

• Sea Angel (Mythic) – +10% Speed, +25% Oxygen, +15% Cash, Last Breath Sprint, Kinetic Wrath (35% speed to damage), Abyssal Focus
• Vampire Squid (Legendary) – +20% Oxygen, +10% XP, Blood Siphon (15s cooldown, 10% damage to oxygen)
• Kraken (Mythic) – +20% Weight, +15% XP, +15% Cash, Endless Depths (+0.04% damage per fish, max 50%), Leviathan’s Legacy (8min extra life)

A-Tier (Strong Choices):

• Shark (Legendary) – +20% Damage, -0.4s cooldown, Blood Frenzy (+30% damage below 30% oxygen), Sea Sprint (50% less oxygen for tube boost)
• Crab (Epic) – +15% Oxygen, +10% Weight, +10% Damage, Iron Shell (25% damage absorb)
• Anglerfish (Epic) – -0.2s cooldown, +5% Cash, Hunter’s Instinct, Abyssal Light

B-Tier (Viable Options):

• Spirit (Rare) – -0.1s cooldown, +5% Cash, Last Breath (3min cooldown, 30% oxygen revive)
• Narwhal (Rare) – +8% Speed, +15% Weight, Piercing Horn (10% double damage)
• Puffer (Rare) – +10% Oxygen, Spiky Body (20% melee damage reflect)

C-Tier (Situational):

• Monkey (Uncommon) – +10% Speed, +10% Weight
• Cyclops (Uncommon) – -0.2s cooldown, +10% Damage
• Fish (Uncommon) – +10% Oxygen, +5% Speed

D-Tier (Beginner Only):

• Poop (Common) – +10% Damage
• Coral (Common) – +10% Oxygen
• Elf (Common) – +5% Speed

Race Slot Management

Slot Costs:

• Slot 1 – Free (default)
• Slot 2 – 1,000 Star Shards
• Slot 3 – 5,000 Star Shards

Slot Strategy:

1. Keep your best race in Slot 1
2. Use Slot 2 for experimental builds
3. Reserve Slot 3 for situational races (fishing vs. combat)
4. Don’t unlock Slot 3 until you have a solid S-Tier race

Geode Speed-Up (Not Recommended)

You can spend Star Shards to instantly crack geodes at Virelia’s, but this is generally inefficient. Geode opening times are reasonable, and those shards are better spent on race rerolls which provide permanent progression benefits.

Advanced Farming Strategies

Efficiency Maximization

Time Management:

• Focus on quests during active play sessions
• Farm chests during downtime or between objectives
• Save codes for when you need immediate rerolls

Resource Prioritization:

1. Early Game – Quests + chests + codes
2. Mid Game – Achievements + bestiary + level ups
3. Late Game – Event participation + efficient route optimization

Economic Planning:

• Always maintain 100+ shards for emergency rerolls
• Save 450 shards when approaching pity thresholds
• Budget 1,000 shards for second slot when you have a solid race

Multi-Objective Farming Routes

Beginner Route (Spawn Area):

1. Start at Kraken for daily quests
2. Farm 5 spawn area chests (2-minute respawn)
3. Fish in nearby waters for chest bonuses
4. Check achievements progress
5. Return to Kraken for quest completion

Intermediate Route (Forgotten Deep):

1. Pick up Forgotten Deep quests
2. Farm chests in spiral pattern
3. Target specific fish for bestiary
4. Complete Richard’s bestiary rewards
5. Return to hub for achievement claims

Advanced Route (Multi-Biome):

1. Start with hub quests
2. Teleport to Ancient Sands
3. Complete biome-specific objectives
4. Farm high-value chest locations
5. Return via teleporter for efficiency

Community Resources

Official Channels

• Official Discord – discord.com/invite/abyssroblox – Real-time codes, events, community discussions
• Developer Twitter – @FireAtacck – Update announcements, sneak peeks
• Roblox Group – Deep Spirit Games – Official updates and community features

Community Resources

• ProGameGuides – Daily code updates and comprehensive guides
• Game8 Wiki – Detailed mechanics and data tables
• Reddit Community – r/RobloxAbyss – Player discussions and strategies
• YouTube Guides – Video tutorials and advanced techniques

Why These Resources Matter?

• Discord provides instant code notifications and event announcements
• Twitter offers developer insights and upcoming content teasers
• Reddit community shares optimization strategies and bug reports
• YouTube demonstrates complex techniques visually

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Star Shards for guaranteed Mythic race?

While there’s no direct Mythic pity, the odds system works as follows: Lucky Rerolls give 1% chance for Mythic races. Statistically, you should expect to need 200-300 Lucky Rerolls (90,000-135,000 Star Shards) for a Mythic race, though variance is high.

What’s the fastest way to get Star Shards as a beginner?

For new players, the fastest method is: 1) Redeem RELEASE code (100 shards), 2) Complete Kraken’s starter quests (200+ shards), 3) Farm spawn area chests while learning mechanics (50+ shards/hour), 4) Level up through basic fishing (25-50 shards per level).

Should I buy Star Shards with Robux?

Only if you’re extremely time-limited. The Robux packages offer poor value compared to farming efficiency. However, if you want to skip early progression, the Small Shard Pack (49 Robux for 100 shards) can jumpstart your first race reroll.

How often do new codes release?

New codes typically release during major updates (monthly) and special events (holidays, milestones). Follow the official Discord for instant notifications, as codes often expire within 24-72 hours.

What’s the most efficient late-game shard farming method?

For endgame players: 1) Focus on achievement completion (multi-tier rewards), 2) Optimize chest farming routes with teleporters, 3) Participate in every limited-time event, 4) Maintain multiple questlines for consistent shard income.

Can I lose Star Shards?

Star Shards are permanent currency and cannot be lost through death or other gameplay mechanics. They’re only consumed when you choose to spend them on rerolls, slot unlocks, or geode speed-ups.

How do Lucky Rerolls work?

Lucky Rerolls cost 450 Star Shards (4.5x normal cost) but significantly improve your odds: Rare races jump from 14% to 38%, Epic from 5% to 21%, Legendary from 2% to 10%, and Mythic from 0.2% to 1%.

Conclusion

Star Shards are the lifeblood of progression in Abyss Roblox, enabling race customization and build optimization. By combining consistent quest completion, achievement grinding, and strategic chest farming, you can generate thousands of Star Shards weekly without spending Robux.

Remember that race selection dramatically impacts your gameplay experience – a good Mythic race like Sea Angel or Kraken can double your efficiency compared to Common races. Focus on reaching the first guaranteed Epic (20 rerolls) before experimenting with different builds, and always maintain a shard reserve for lucky rerolls when approaching pity thresholds.

Join the official Discord community to stay updated on new codes and events, and bookmark our Abyss Codes guide for the latest free Star Shard opportunities. Happy fishing, and may your rerolls be lucky!