I froze as the Pop City Star Path duty blinked: mine five Diamonds. The Forgotten Lands timer was whispering that I had one sweep before the routine reset. My pickaxe was a jury.
I’ve run the rim of the Forgotten Lands until my boots had a memory of stone; I’ll show you the shortest route, the few items that tilt the odds, and the cheap tricks that keep you from wandering in circles.
On the northern cliffs a pale glint lives: Where to find Diamonds in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The Diamonds you need for the Pop City Star Path duty do not scatter across every map. They spawn only in one place: rock nodes along the Forgotten Lands biome. The Forgotten Lands are a glittering vault—rare resources congregate there, and Diamonds are among the rarest.
That means you can stop scanning every corner of the main valley or DLC islands; focus your runs on the Forgotten Lands’ rim and you’ll turn time into yield.
Where are Diamonds found in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
Only at rock nodes around the edges of the Forgotten Lands. If a resource node sits tucked inside another world or the main valley, it won’t drop Diamonds.
Walking the Forgotten Lands’ rim you’ll spot a line of outcrops: All Forgotten Lands mining spot locations in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are six reliable mining spots on the Forgotten Lands’ perimeter. Each node is a potential Diamond source; some days you’ll get lucky, other days you won’t. Treat the run as a sweep: hit every marked rock, then fast-travel out and respawn the nodes if you need more.
- North cliff just past the first arch — the highest ledge facing the valley.
- Northwest slope beside the broken tower — nodes sit near the cliff edge.
- West ridge overlooking the sunken courtyard — two nodes within easy reach.
- Southwest crags near the echo grotto — look for the pale stones.
- South tip above the frozen inlet — single solitary node on the outcrop.
- Eastern rim by the collapsed bridge — clustered rocks you can clear quickly.
Make a mental loop and clear them in order. On consoles and PC platforms (Steam, Epic, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch) the nodes behave the same—game version differences don’t change spawn zones.
How many Diamonds do I need for the Pop City Star Path duty?
The duty asks you to mine five Diamonds. Given rarity, that’s tight: one sweep might not be enough unless the drops favor you.
Standing over a polished node you brace your wrist: Mine for Diamonds in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are practical ways to tilt probability in your favor. Use enchantments and buffs, then sweep the six nodes in a tight loop until you hit five Diamonds.
- Miracle Pickaxe Polish / Even More Miraculous Pickaxe Polish — these boost mining drops. Activate one before you start; a single Diamond drop often yields extras when polished.
- Bring a mining-specialist villager or the best friend glow for extra drops. Note: items collected by allies or Companions do not count toward the Pop City Star Path duty, but they still add to your personal haul.
- Fast-travel to the Forgotten Lands and run the rim in a consistent order. If you clear all six nodes and still need more, return to the Valley and re-enter the Forgotten Lands to reset spawns.
Can companions help me mine Diamonds?
Yes and no. Companions and mining-savvy villagers increase overall drops, but any items they mine do not register for the event duty. Use them as support for extra resources, but you must personally land five Diamonds to complete the mission.
Completing the mine-for-Diamonds duty pays 25 Tokens toward the event. If you want to chase more rewards, pair this run with other quick duties—hang out with a glitchy villager, the Neon CD Demo Player routine, find a demolition expert, or the Take Photo: Neon Koi Lantern task—to store more progress each session.
Between game versions, community resources like Moyens I/O, the official Dreamlight Valley Discord, and platform forums for Steam and console players are good places to track spawn quirks and polishing strategies.
Ready to trade a handful of runs for five shimmering stones, or will you leave the Forgotten Lands for someone braver?