How do you get the Calico Desert Sword?

The "Calico Desert Sword" most commonly refers to the Galaxy Sword, a powerful and highly sought-after weapon in Stardew Valley that is exclusively obtained within the Calico Desert. To acquire this unique sword, you will need a specific rare item and must visit a unique landmark within the desert.

Prerequisites for Obtaining the Galaxy Sword

The single most crucial item required to unlock the Galaxy Sword is a Prismatic Shard. This is one of the rarest and most valuable items in the game. You can acquire a Prismatic Shard from various sources, including:

• Monster Drops: Common drops from Serpents in the Skull Cavern, Iridium Bats, Mummies, Shadow Brutes, Shadow Shaman, and Wilderness Golems.
• Geode Cracking: Omni Geodes have a small chance to contain a Prismatic Shard when cracked by Clint.
• Fishing Treasure Chests: A rare find while fishing.
• Rainbow Trout Fish Ponds: A very rare drop once the pond reaches 9 fish.
• Mystic Glimmerwood Trees: Cutting these rare trees found in the Ginger Island West region has a chance to yield one.

Steps to Acquire the Galaxy Sword

Once you have successfully obtained a Prismatic Shard, follow these specific steps to claim your Galaxy Sword in the Calico Desert:

1. Travel to the Calico Desert: Access the desert area by taking the bus from the Bus Stop. This requires repairing the Bus first, usually by completing the Community Center's Vault Bundle or purchasing the Joja Community Development Form for the Bus.
2. Locate the Three Pillars: Upon arriving in the Calico Desert, head towards the upper-right corner of the map. Here, you will find three distinctive pillars arranged in a triangular formation.
3. Hold the Prismatic Shard: Ensure the Prismatic Shard is the item currently selected and held in your character's hands (in your active inventory slot).
4. Stand on the Centermost Tile: Walk directly onto the exact center tile between the three pillars. This specific spot will trigger a unique event.
5. Receive the Galaxy Sword: As you step on the correct tile while holding the shard, the Prismatic Shard will be consumed, and the powerful Galaxy Sword will instantly appear in your inventory.

For a clearer overview, here's a summary of the acquisition process:

This method is the exclusive way to obtain the initial Galaxy Sword. After acquiring it once, you can then purchase additional Galaxy Swords (or related Galaxy weapons) from Marlon at the Adventurer's Guild for gold, providing a convenient way to replace it if lost or to obtain other Galaxy weaponry.