Shard Requirements
View the number of shards required for each star breakthrough by character rarity.
Quick Lookup
Rare / Epic
1,600
Legendary
800
Shards per Breakthrough
| Breakthrough | Rare / Epic | Legendary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Cumulative | Required | Cumulative | |
| Not owned → Activate | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Activate → 1 Star | 50 | 100 | 50 | 100 |
| 1 Star → 2 Star | 100 | 200 | 50 | 150 |
| 2 Star → 3 Star | 100 | 300 | 50 | 200 |
| 3 Star → 4 Star | 150 | 450 | 100 | 300 |
| 4 Star → 5 Star | 150 | 600 | 100 | 400 |
| 5 Star → 6 Star | 200 | 800 | 100 | 500 |
| 6 Star → 7 Star | 300 | 1,100 | 150 | 650 |
| 7 Star → 8 Star | 500 | 1,600 | 150 | 800 |
| Total | 1,600 | 800 | ||
Character Shard Usage Guide
Character shards are spent on ★ breakthroughs. The higher the rarity (Rare, Epic, Legendary) and star level, the steeper each step becomes.
Pick your current and target star in Quick Lookup to instantly see the cumulative shards needed for that range.
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★1, ★4, and ★7 unlock account-wide passives. Level your main and resonance-pool characters to the same depth.
Even within one rarity, sources differ, so pacing varies. Use the character shard calculator to gauge how fast you can gather.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhere do I get character shards?
From guild and arena rewards, the Ancient Core event, gacha, and the shop.
QWithin a rarity, who should I break through first?
Tier 1-2 picks you will main — invest there first.
QCan I refund shards I have spent?
No. Check the cumulative cost before you commit.
QHow far is it worth leveling?
Your core pool as deep as possible; others only to ★1/★4/★7.
