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'''Hero Shards''' are items in Whiteout Survival used to unlock new [[Heroes]] and promote existing heroes to higher star ratings. They are one of the most important resources for long-term hero progression.

== Overview ==
Unlike [[Hero EXP]] which levels heroes, Hero Shards are used for two distinct purposes:
1. **Recruiting new heroes** — Collecting enough shards for a specific hero allows you to unlock them directly
2. **Star promotion** — Spending additional shards on an already-owned hero increases their star rating, raising their level cap and dramatically improving their skill values

== Shard Types ==
Hero Shards are hero-specific — each hero has their own dedicated shard type. You cannot use Smith Shards to promote Charlie, for example.

=== Seasonal Hero Shards ===
Limited-time seasonal heroes (available only during specific seasons) have their own exclusive shards that may only be obtainable during those seasonal periods or through special exchanges.

=== Standard Hero Shards ===
Core heroes (Smith, Eugene, Cloris, Charlie, and others) have shards available through regular gameplay channels.

== Sources of Hero Shards ==
Hero Shards can be obtained from:
* **Enlistment Office** — Random hero recruitment has a chance to yield shard fragments for heroes you already own
* **Event shops** — [[Bear Hunt]], [[State vs State]], and other event shops often sell specific hero shards
* **Direct event rewards** — Top rankings in events reward targeted shards for powerful heroes
* **Alliance gifts** — Alliance leaders may distribute shard items to members
* **Daily missions and quests** — Some rewards include small quantities of shard items
* **In-game store** — Hero shard packs available for Gems or real currency

== Shard Requirements for Unlocking ==
The number of shards needed to unlock a hero varies by rarity:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Hero Rarity !! Shards to Unlock
|-
| Blue (Uncommon) || Lower threshold
|-
| Purple (Rare) || Moderate threshold
|-
| Gold (Epic) || High threshold
|-
| Red (Legendary) || Very high threshold
|}

== Shard Requirements for Star Promotion ==
Promoting a hero from one star level to the next requires additional shards beyond the initial unlock requirement. Higher star promotions require more shards.

{| class="wikitable"
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! Promotion !! Approximate Shards Required
|-
| 1★ → 2★ || Moderate
|-
| 2★ → 3★ || More
|-
| 3★ → 4★ || Significantly more
|-
| 4★ → 5★ || Large amount
|-
| 5★ → 6★+ || Very large amount
|}

== Tips ==
* '''Focus shard farming on priority heroes:''' Smith, Eugene, Cloris, and Charlie are the core heroes — farm their shards first before pursuing others.
* '''Don't split across too many heroes:''' Spreading shards thin means no hero gets meaningful upgrades — concentrate investment.
* '''Save event shop currency:''' Many event shops sell specific hero shards — know which heroes you're targeting and save currency for those.
* '''Check event rankings:''' High rankings in events like [[Bear Hunt]] and [[State vs State]] often reward shards for premium heroes — competitive play accelerates hero progression.
* '''Never discard shards:''' Even shards for heroes you don't currently use may become valuable later.

== See Also ==
* [[Heroes]]
* [[Hero EXP]]
* [[Hero Skills]]
* [[Enlistment Office]]
* [[Smith]]
* [[Eugene]]
* [[Cloris]]
* [[Charlie]]

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