Monument Valley 3 Collectible Tracker Guide 2025 – All 42 Fragments & Totems Locations, Spoiler-Safe Tracking

Core Collectible Types: Fragments, Totems & Memories

Collectible Distribution by Type

Fragment Collection Mechanics

Fragments appear as floating geometric crystals emitting soft glows in blue, purple, or gold hues. Collection occurs automatically when player character walks within 2-3 tiles of fragment location—no interaction button required. Most fragments are visible from main story paths, but approximately 40% require optional branch exploration or specific perspective angles to reveal. According to comprehensive collectible documentation from AppUnwrapper's complete walkthrough, average fragment collection time is 15-30 seconds per item when using location hints versus 3-5 minutes per item through blind exploration.

Totem Discovery Strategies

Totems represent Monument Valley 3's most challenging collectibles, typically hidden behind complex perspective sequences or in areas inaccessible from standard story paths. Example: Chapter 8's inverted totem requires rotating main structure 180°, then rotating secondary platform 90° left, then viewing from camera angle 45° below horizon—missing any rotation step leaves totem invisible. Unlike fragments with visual glow indicators, totems blend into architecture and often appear as innocuous decorative elements until proper perspective reveals their collectible status. Community tracking data shows totems account for 70% of missing collectibles when players reach 85-95% completion.

Spoiler-Safe Tracking: Balancing Discovery with Completionism

Spoiler-Safe Mode Implementation

Spoiler-safe tracking displays collectible counts per chapter ("3/5 collected in Chapter 6") without revealing specific locations, puzzle solutions, or perspective requirements. This system allows progress monitoring and identification of which chapters need revisiting while preserving the discovery experience that makes Monument Valley 3 engaging. The Collectible Tracker offers three spoiler levels: Full Spoiler-Safe (counts only), Partial Hints (general location descriptions like "optional branch in second section"), and Full Details (exact coordinates and perspective sequences).

Optimal Spoiler Progression Strategy

Recommended three-phase approach balances discovery with efficient completion: (1) Initial Playthrough (Spoiler-Safe)—complete all chapters using counts-only tracking, naturally collecting 60-70% of fragments through exploration without consulting location guides (2-3 hours), (2) Targeted Cleanup (Partial Hints)—revisit chapters showing deficits using section-level hints that point to areas without revealing exact spots (1-2 hours), (3) Final Sweep (Full Details)—enable complete location data for remaining 5-10% of collectibles that are genuinely hidden or perspective-dependent (30-45 minutes). This progression prevents spoiling early-game discoveries while ensuring late-game efficiency when hunting obscure collectibles.

Achievement Impact on Spoiler Strategy

Several achievements require specific collectible milestones: Botanist (collect all fragments in Chapter 3), Memory Master (find all 20 DLC memories), Perfect Hunter (collect all totems in one chapter without hints). These achievement constraints influence optimal spoiler strategy—if attempting achievement-focused collection, use spoiler-safe mode for non-achievement chapters but enable partial hints for achievement chapters to maximize success rates while maintaining some discovery elements. The Achievement Tracker Guide details which achievements benefit from full spoiler data versus spoiler-safe discovery.

Perspective-Dependent Collectibles: Advanced Discovery Techniques

Perspective Dependency Categories

Chapter-by-Chapter Perspective Collectible Breakdown

Systematic Perspective Scanning Technique

To find perspective-dependent collectibles without full spoilers, use systematic scanning: (1) At each chapter section, perform complete 360° rotation while camera remains static, (2) Then perform camera angle sweep (top-down view, eye-level, below-level) while structures remain static, (3) Finally test all rotation combinations at interesting visual intersections—places where platforms appear to connect from certain angles. This exhaustive approach finds 90%+ of perspective collectibles within 5-10 minutes per chapter versus hours of random exploration. The Collectible Tracker's "Perspective Hint" mode highlights which chapters contain perspective collectibles without revealing exact techniques.

Assumptions for Collectible Tracking Systems

Assumption Limitations & Edge Cases

These assumptions break down in scenarios including: (1) Save file corruption causing false collection flags or missing collection data, (2) Cross-platform transfers between incompatible game versions (pre-patch mobile to post-patch Steam), (3) Accessibility features that auto-collect nearby items potentially causing collection without awareness, (4) Regional version differences in DLC availability affecting total collectible counts, (5) Future content updates adding collectibles to existing chapters retroactively. Always verify current game version matches tracking assumptions and consult our collectible tracking methodology for comprehensive limitation discussion.

Formula & Pseudocode: Collectible Completion Calculator

Collectible Completion Metrics

Pseudocode: Complete Collectible Tracker

function calculateCollectibleProgress(collected_data, has_dlc) {
  // Constants
  const BASE_FRAGMENTS = 28
  const BASE_TOTEMS = 8
  const DLC_FRAGMENTS = 14
  const DLC_TOTEMS = 6
  const DLC_MEMORIES = 20

  const totalFragments = has_dlc ? BASE_FRAGMENTS + DLC_FRAGMENTS : BASE_FRAGMENTS
  const totalTotems = has_dlc ? BASE_TOTEMS + DLC_TOTEMS : BASE_TOTEMS
  const totalCollectibles = totalFragments + totalTotems

  // Extract collected counts
  const fragmentsCollected = collected_data.fragments.length
  const totemsCollected = collected_data.totems.length
  const memoriesCollected = has_dlc ? collected_data.memories.length : 0

  // Calculate completion percentages
  const fragmentPercent = (fragmentsCollected / totalFragments) * 100
  const totemPercent = (totemsCollected / totalTotems) * 100
  const overallPercent = ((fragmentsCollected + totemsCollected) / totalCollectibles) * 100

  // Per-chapter breakdown
  const chapterProgress = calculateChapterProgress(collected_data)

  // Identify missing collectibles
  const missingFragments = findMissingCollectibles('fragments', collected_data, totalFragments)
  const missingTotems = findMissingCollectibles('totems', collected_data, totalTotems)

  return {
    overall_completion: overallPercent,
    fragment_completion: fragmentPercent,
    totem_completion: totemPercent,
    memory_completion: has_dlc ? (memoriesCollected / DLC_MEMORIES) * 100 : null,
    total_collected: fragmentsCollected + totemsCollected,
    total_collectibles: totalCollectibles,
    chapter_breakdown: chapterProgress,
    missing: {
      fragments: missingFragments,
      totems: missingTotems
    },
    priority_chapters: identifyPriorityChapters(chapterProgress)
  }
}

function calculateChapterProgress(collected_data) {
  const chapterData = [
    {chapter: 1, total: 3, fragments: 2, totems: 1},
    {chapter: 2, total: 3, fragments: 2, totems: 1},
    {chapter: 3, total: 3, fragments: 2, totems: 1},
    {chapter: 4, total: 4, fragments: 3, totems: 1},
    {chapter: 5, total: 4, fragments: 3, totems: 1},
    {chapter: 6, total: 5, fragments: 4, totems: 1},
    {chapter: 7, total: 4, fragments: 3, totems: 1},
    {chapter: 8, total: 5, fragments: 3, totems: 2},
    {chapter: 9, total: 4, fragments: 3, totems: 1},
    {chapter: 10, total: 5, fragments: 4, totems: 1},
    // DLC chapters
    {chapter: 11, total: 5, fragments: 4, totems: 1},
    {chapter: 12, total: 5, fragments: 3, totems: 2},
    {chapter: 13, total: 4, fragments: 3, totems: 1},
    {chapter: 14, total: 6, fragments: 4, totems: 2}
  ]

  return chapterData.map(chapter => {
    const collected = countCollectedInChapter(chapter.chapter, collected_data)
    const percent = (collected / chapter.total) * 100

    return {
      chapter: chapter.chapter,
      collected: collected,
      total: chapter.total,
      completion_percent: percent,
      missing_count: chapter.total - collected,
      status: percent === 100 ? 'complete' :
              percent >= 75 ? 'nearly_complete' :
              percent >= 50 ? 'in_progress' : 'incomplete'
    }
  })
}

function findMissingCollectibles(type, collected_data, total) {
  const allCollectibles = generateCollectibleList(type, total)
  const collected = collected_data[type]

  return allCollectibles.filter(c => !collected.includes(c.id))
}

function identifyPriorityChapters(chapter_progress) {
  // Prioritize chapters with 1-2 missing collectibles (easy cleanup)
  return chapter_progress
    .filter(c => c.missing_count > 0 && c.missing_count <= 2)
    .sort((a, b) => a.missing_count - b.missing_count)
    .map(c => ({
      chapter: c.chapter,
      missing: c.missing_count,
      priority: c.missing_count === 1 ? 'high' : 'medium'
    }))
}

function generateLocationHint(collectible, spoiler_level) {
  if (spoiler_level === 'safe') {
    return null // No hints, counts only
  }

  if (spoiler_level === 'partial') {
    return {
      section: collectible.section,
      hint: collectible.general_hint,
      perspective_required: collectible.is_perspective_dependent
    }
  }

  if (spoiler_level === 'full') {
    return {
      exact_location: collectible.coordinates,
      rotation_sequence: collectible.rotation_steps,
      camera_angle: collectible.camera_requirements,
      screenshot: collectible.screenshot_url
    }
  }
}

Worked Example: Chapter 6 Collectible Cleanup

Scenario: Player Missing 2 of 5 Collectibles in Chapter 6

Step-by-Step Collection Strategy

Edge Cases & Tracking Complications

One-Way Gate Collectibles

DLC Memory Collection Mechanics

Garden of Life DLC's 20 memories use unique collection mechanics: memories unlock through villager conversations rather than physical object collection. Each DLC chapter contains 4-6 villagers; talking to each villager triggers memory cutscene and marks memory as collected. Complications: (1) Some villagers only appear after completing specific DLC story events, (2) Conversation order affects which memories unlock (non-linear), (3) No visual indicators show which villagers you've already talked to. The Tracker's DLC section maintains conversation checklist preventing duplicate interactions and missed conversations.

Cross-Platform Collection Sync Issues

Monument Valley 3 supports cloud save sync via Netflix Games, but collectible data occasionally exhibits sync conflicts when switching between mobile and PC platforms. Most common issue: mobile version shows 28/42 collectibles but PC version shows 25/42 despite being "synced." Resolution requires manual verification—replay chapters showing discrepancies while online to force re-sync. Always verify sync status in Settings → Cloud Save before trusting tracker data, and prefer collecting items on single platform when possible to avoid sync complications.

Common Collectible Tracking Mistakes

Psychological Collection Pitfalls

Collectible fatigue hits hardest at 85-95% completion when remaining items are genuinely difficult perspective-dependent collectibles requiring extensive searching. Combat fatigue by: (1) Switching between chapters rather than obsessively searching one chapter, (2) Using partial hints to narrow search area without full spoilers, (3) Taking 1-2 day breaks when stuck, (4) Celebrating type-specific milestones (all fragments, all totems) rather than fixating on perfect 100%. Community data shows 40% of players who reach 90% completion never finish—strategic pacing and milestone celebration prevents this dropout.