In Shadow Labyrinth, you’ll collect a wide range of resources and power-ups, but few are as mysterious—and as rewarding—as the Sparking Stones. These glowing collectibles are scattered throughout the game’s treacherous environments and can feel cryptic at first. If you’re wondering what they’re for and how to make the most of them, this guide breaks it all down clearly.
What Are Sparking Stones?
Sparking Stones are a type of collectible in Shadow Labyrinth, distinguishable by their shimmering glow and often hidden in golden item crystals or dropped from specific enemies. They don’t grant immediate power-ups, which may leave new players unsure of their purpose. However, once you reach a key point in the story, they become crucial for unlocking valuable rewards tied to exploration, survivability, and combat utility.
They are part of the game’s non-essential collectible system but play a key role in unlocking one of the game’s final NPC-linked reward chains.
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Where to Use Sparking Stones
To redeem your Sparking Stones, you need to progress through several major biomes until you reach Bosconian Village in the Land of the Fugitives. Here, you’ll encounter Anpulane, the daughter of the village chief, who is the NPC responsible for collecting the stones.
But there’s a catch—you can’t just hand over the stones right away. Before Anpulane accepts them, you’ll need to:
- Defeat Thebe in a duel.
- Venture into the Forbidden Lands.
- Retrieve two specific items: the Spark-Bit and the Dimension Warp Capsule.
Only after this quest sequence can you return and begin exchanging your stones.
Anpulane will be found standing in the throne room to the left of the Miku Sol checkpoint. Be sure to complete her prerequisite quest first or she won’t respond to Sparking Stone turn-ins.
All Sparking Stone Rewards
Once Anpulane begins accepting Sparking Stones, you’ll unlock rewards at specific milestones:
| Stones Turned In | Reward |
|---|---|
| 10 | Map Marker Set |
| 30 | Heavy Armor Perk |
| 50 | Perk Capacitor |
| 70 | HP Tank |
| 98 | Anpulane’s Gift |
Anpulane’s Gift is the final reward and requires all 98 Sparking Stones to unlock. Many speculate it contributes to alternate narrative branches in the final act.
How to Find Sparking Stones
There are 3 main ways to collect Sparking Stones as you explore:
1. Exploration of Yellow Crystals
- Yellow item crystals may contain lore tablets, but occasionally you’ll find a Sparking Stone instead.
- You’ll want to revisit early areas once you’ve unlocked the following abilities:
- ACTIV Shot
- Double-Jump
- ESP Quake
These skills are usually obtained just before or after reaching Bosconian Village and are essential for accessing hidden paths and vertical areas.
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Use the Map Marker Set (earned at 10 stones) to mark crystals you couldn’t reach earlier—it’ll save time backtracking.
2. Combat Chambers
- Some locked rooms force you to clear out waves of enemies before proceeding.
- Occasionally, a Sparking Stone is given as a reward for completing these trials—though they’re rare drops.
You’ll know you’re in a combat chamber if the doors seal shut after entry. Use GAIA if overwhelmed to survive long enough to earn the reward.
3. Defeating Sparkling Robots
- These elusive enemies are tucked into hard-to-reach or hidden areas.
- They’re immune to standard sword attacks—you’ll need to use ESP Blast or ESP Grenade.
- After defeating them, quickly use GAIA’s Devour to claim the stone. If you run out of ESP energy, you won’t be able to collect it.
These enemies emit a humming sparkle sound—turn up the volume and keep ESP energy available when entering suspicious chambers.
Where to Find Sparking Stones in Each Region
While Sparking Stones are scattered throughout the entire map, some confirmed areas include:
- Sky-High Tree: Several item crystals here contain Sparking Stones. Notably, one is located after a secret jump from an elevator platform. Another is hidden in a gold item crystal accessed by jumping off the elevator mid-ascent—easy to miss if you don’t pay attention.
- Frontline Base (Left Path): After solving the boulder puzzle and defeating infested enemies, you’ll find a Sparking Stone tucked behind a hidden crystal. You’ll also spot one after riding the boulder past spike traps and using the rolling mechanic as a lift platform.
- Torn Lands and Barren Volcano: These areas house mini-challenges, hidden crawlspaces, and additional yellow crystals that often lead to secret rewards.
Pro Tips for Sparking Stone Collection
- Mark suspicious locations on your map. After unlocking the map marker reward, use it to tag unreachable areas for later return.
- Save your ESP. Always keep enough ESP energy in reserve before entering suspicious chambers—just in case you need to use Devour.
- Listen to PUCK. The quirky floating companion occasionally hints when you’re near hidden stones or Sparkling Robots.
If PUCK pauses and “hums” without prompting, there’s often a hidden collectible nearby—listen carefully when exploring dim areas or crawlspaces.
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Sparking Stones may seem like background collectibles at first, but in Shadow Labyrinth, they hold the key to some of the most essential upgrades and lore rewards. Prioritize exploration after unlocking core movement and ESP abilities and make frequent trips back to Anpulane as your collection grows.
Not only will these stones expand your strength and survivability, but turning them in also weaves you deeper into the mysterious world of Shadow Labyrinth—and the secrets it hides.
For 100% completionists and lore hunters, collecting all 98 stones is essential—not just for combat benefits, but to unlock late-game dialogue options tied to Anpulane’s final gift. Play Now!
