Meteor Shards at a glance
| Where they drop | Meteor chunks (mined with an axe or pickaxe) and Meteor Crabs |
| When | Meteor Showers, starting after Day 3 or 4 (Roonby) |
| Crafted at | The Meteor Anvil |
| Two meteor types | Black Ore and Red Crystal drop the same materials (All Things How) |
| Other drops | Gold Shards (rarer) and Raw Obsidiron Ore |
| Sources dated | Sep 28, 2025 and Oct 1, 2025 |
Meteor Anvil recipes (cost varies by server)
| Recipe | Cost |
|---|---|
| Axe Trim Kit | 8 Meteor Shards, 3 Gold Shards (improves an axe and adds a golden trim) |
| Obsidiron chest blueprint, lower variant | 10 Meteor Shards, 5 Gold Shards, 3 Obsidiron Ingots |
| Obsidiron chest blueprint, higher variant | 20 Meteor Shards, 15 Gold Shards, 10 Obsidiron Ingots |
How to get Meteor Shards
- Wait for a Meteor Shower. Roonby says they start after Day 3 or 4 and that the sky turns red at night.
- Find a crash site: fiery craters with glowing rocks, scattered randomly in the forest.
- Break the glowing chunks with an axe or pickaxe. They drop Meteor Shards and Obsidian Ore.
- Kill the Meteor Crabs that spawn near crash sites. Roonby says this raises your chance of more shards and helps with badges.
What they are used for
Trim kits: Roonby says shards trim armor and weapons for better stats and durability. All Things How lists an Axe Trim Kit at 8 Meteor Shards and 3 Gold Shards.
Obsidiron chest: craft the blueprint at the Meteor Anvil, then place it in the world to spawn the chest. All Things How says opening it typically gives high-tier rewards such as diamonds, Blue Flame boosts and a themed weapon, plus a badge.
Badges: some badges are tied to mining meteors or crafting with shards (Roonby).
What we could not confirm
Drop counts per chunk and per crab differ between guides, so we give none. Roonby lists no recipes and All Things How says costs vary by server and update. Guides are from late 2025 to early 2026 and the game updates often, so check numbers in game.
Tips
- Check the Meteor Anvil menu for the real cost before you collect, since numbers differ between guides.
- Bring an axe or pickaxe, and a weapon for the Meteor Crabs.
- Collect Gold Shards too: every recipe we found needs them.
- Craft soon after a shower so the shards are put to use.
FAQ
What are Meteor Shards used for in 99 Nights in the Forest?
Crafting at the Meteor Anvil: trim kits that upgrade gear and the Obsidiron chest blueprint.
When do Meteor Shards appear?
Only during Meteor Showers, which Roonby says start after Day 3 or 4.
How many shards does an Axe Trim Kit cost?
All Things How lists 8 Meteor Shards and 3 Gold Shards, but costs vary by server and update.
Do Meteor Crabs drop shards?
Roonby says defeating them improves your chances of more shards. Exact amounts are not confirmed.
More 99 Nights in the Forest pages
- Best Weapons in 99 Nights in the Forest
- How to Get Diamonds in 99 Nights in the Forest
- Best Classes in 99 Nights in the Forest
- 99 Nights in the Forest codes
- 99 Nights in the Forest badges
- 99 Nights in the Forest wiki: live stats
Sources
Checked Nov 13, 2026. Community wikis are edited by players, so numbers marked “per” one wiki may change after an update.