The Adventures of Elliot Shards of Life Guide

Enemies in The Adventures of Elliot hit hard, pushing players to find every way possible to increase their health. One of the key ways you can make Elliot more resilient is by hunting down the elusive Shards of Life. These serve as vital health upgrades, much like Heart Containers in classic adventure games, and are essential for overcoming the game’s punishing foes. Since the shards appear through various time periods of the same locations, tracking them can quickly become confusing, especially with chests recurring in every era.

All Shard of Life Locations in The Adventures of Elliot

The gameplay loop in The Adventures of Elliot revolves around shifting between different eras, revisiting familiar places under new circumstances. This mechanic means the same area may contain Shards of Life in multiple time periods, which can mess with your sense of progress. To keep things simple, focus on one era at a time; that way, your health gains align clearly with each shard you collect without accidental repeats.

Age of Safekeeping Shards of Life

Shard of Life 1

You’ll find the first Shard of Life in a shrine located southwest of the main town. The challenge here demands quick reflexes as you dodge a room filled with shooting arrows. The key is to either move sideways as the arrows fly or use your shield consistently to absorb the damage and reach the shrine’s end.

Shard of Life 2

This shard rests in a treasure chest perched on a ledge above the Unexplored Ruins in Western Hucarea. It’s tucked away but perfectly visible once you explore the elevated areas.

Shard of Life 3

Sublevel two of the Mist Ruins hides the next shard inside a treasure chest. Prepare to navigate some tricky terrain to reach this spot.

Shard of Life 4

Head through the Southern Caves in Eddartrayl to unveil a chest that holds this Shard of Life. The cave can be enemy-heavy, so stay alert.

Shard of Life 5

After acquiring bombs in the Age of Reconstruction, return to Eastern Hucarea. Look for a cracked wall that bombs can blast through, leading into Secret Shortcut <1>. Inside, a treasure chest awaits with a Shard of Life.

Shard of Life 6

Once back in the Age of Safekeeping, explore the Forest Ruins in Neverwither. A lone chest here conceals a precious Shard of Life.

Shard of Life 7

Traverse a series of caves filled with enemies in Westerea. At the end, you’ll find a ledge with a chest containing another Shard of Life.

Shard of Life 8

This next chest is easier to spot, located right on the main path through Westerea. It contains a further Shard of Life, making it a quick grab.

Shard of Life 9

On a ledge in Westerea, a shrine stands out with a Shard of Life inside. Its visibility helps avoid missing this one entirely.

Shard of Life 10

The optional Geared Ruins in Eddartayl are locked until you acquire sprint magic. Making it to the end rewards you with a Shard of Life. Be ready for some intricate platforming here.

Shard of Life 11

A shrine accessed through a cave in Westerea hides this Shard of Life. Exploring these caverns thoroughly ensures you don’t miss it.

Shard of Life 12

Outside Secret Shortcut <3> in Whiterea, a treasure chest offers another shard. Make sure to explore the areas around shortcuts carefully.

Shard of Life 13

Secret Shortcut <3> also leads to a shrine featuring a challenging block-pushing puzzle. This one tests your patience but yields a Shard of Life upon completion.

Shard of Life 14

Cross the Eastern Caves in the Age of Reconstruction then revisit them in the Age of Safekeeping to reach the far side of Neverwither. A Shrine of Life awaits here as a reward for your efforts.

Shard of Life 15

After obtaining the key to the Western Caves in the Age of Magic, explore them again in the Age of Safekeeping to find a Shard of Life near Mount Phoenix in Garretbelt.

Shard of Life 16

Learning the dive ability unlocks access to the Fall Caves, located inside a waterfall at the map’s top left. Navigating through this zone in the Age of Safekeeping scores you another Shard of Life.

Age of Reconstruction Shards of Life

Shard of Life 1

This shard becomes accessible once you have bombs. Blast the cracked wall north of Littlehope Village to enter Secret Shortcut <2>. At the exit, a Shrine of Life stands, where you’ll need to defeat all enemies inside. Bringing potions here helps, as the trial can get intense.

Shard of Life 2

Near the north exit of Littlehope Village, bomb some rocks blocking a ladder to reach this shard treasure chest. It’s hard to miss once you’ve bombed through.

Shard of Life 3

Venture into the Northern Caves in the icy north area to find this shard inside a chest. The climb can be hazardous, so keep your health topped off.

Shard of Life 4

Sublevel one of the Northern Tower holds a treasure chest with this shard. The tower’s puzzles and enemies need clearing before claiming your reward.

Shard of Life 5

On the main path through Westerea, this shard sits in an unavoidable chest, ensuring players pick it up as they progress.

Shard of Life 6

High atop a hill swarming with enemies in Eddartayl, this shard waits inside a chest. Clearing the area first makes retrieval easier.

Shard of Life 7

In Eddartayl’s bottom left corner, use bombs to reveal Secret Shortcut <4>. Proceed through this cave to a shrine guarded by two Great Bow Guardians. Defeating them is straightforward but prepare for a battle.

Shard of Life 8

After getting the hammer, revisit the Southern Caves and use it to smash a wooden block. This opens the path to a chest with another shard.

Shard of Life 9

A shrine on a ledge in Western Hucarea hosts this shard. The challenge here involves platforming on moving blocks, so precision is key.

Shard of Life 10

Accessible via Secret Shortcut <3> in Whiterea, this shrine challenges you to a platforming trial to earn the shard.

Shard of Life 11

A shrine in Neverwither contains this shard, but you’ll need to dive underwater from Westerea and swim towards it—another example of exploration layered through the ages.

Shard of Life 12

With the key in hand for the Eastern Caves, head east in Neverwither to find this shard in a treasure chest.

Shard of Life 13

Explore the Grandtree fully in the Age of Reconstruction for a rewarding Shard of Life at its end.

Shard of Life 14

After you’ve learned the warp spell, progress through the Dragonspillar Ruins in this era. Reaching the ruins’ end grants another Shard of Life.

Shard of Life 15

The Doorway Ruins house a treasure chest with this shard; use your warp ability to reach a ledge that otherwise seems inaccessible.

Shard of Life 16

Revisit the Western Caves after traversing them in the Age of Magic, and you’ll arrive at a Shrine of Life in Garretbelt within the Age of Reconstruction.

Shard of Life 17

From the Fields of Flon, swim to a nearby island where a chest containing a Shard of Life awaits explorers.

Shard of Life 18

Once you acquire diving abilities from the Water Ruins, swim toward a small island where this shard is located.

Age of Magic Shards of Life

Shard of Life 1

Through Secret Shortcut <3>, you’ll find a ledge containing a treasure chest with a Shard of Life. This area is accessible as soon as you explore the Age of Magic.

Shard of Life 2

In Eastern Hucarea during the Age of Magic, a treasure chest contains another shard. This one is straightforward to locate once you’re in the right area.