Getting Started with Soul Shards: The Old Ways

To begin your journey into soul manipulation, you must first obtain an Unbound Soul Shard. This is achieved through a specific ritual structure rather than a standard crafting table recipe.

The Ritual Structure

To create a Soul Shard, construct the following 3x3 flat structure on the ground:

1. Center: Place one block of Glowstone
2. Sides (Cross): Place four blocks of Netherrack adjacent to the Glowstone
3. Corners: Place four blocks of End Stone in the remaining corner spots
4. Activation: Right-click the central Glowstone block with a Diamond in hand. The structure will be consumed (often turning into End Stone), and you will receive one Unbound Soul Shard

Note: Some configurations may use Obsidian and Quartz instead of Netherrack and End Stone. Check your local JEI or config if the standard ritual fails.