R (Rare / Blue), SR, SSR
Hero Shards
Hero Shards are used to increase a hero’s star level in Kingshot. Star upgrades unlock new skills, improve existing skills, increase power, and unlock the hero story.
This page covers hero shard types, hero rarity, exception heroes, sources, and total shard requirements.
Overview
Note:
A total of 1,065 Hero Shards are needed to reach max star level.
Including hero unlock shards, the normal full total becomes 1,075.
Hero Shards are pieces used to raise a hero’s star level. When a hero’s stars increase, new skills can unlock, existing skills can be upgraded, power increases, and the hero story opens.
1,065
1,075
Amadeus, Helga
Requirements
Complete shard requirements by star level and tier
| Star Level | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | Tier 5 | Tier 6 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Star | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 2 Star | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 40 |
| 3 Star | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 40 | 115 |
| 4 Star | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 100 | 300 |
| 5 Star | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 600 |
| Total | Max star upgrade total | 1,065 | |||||
Requirement:
A total of 1,065 shards are needed to reach max star level.
Including unlock shards, the normal full total becomes 1,075.
Types
General shards and hero-specific shards are used differently.
Can be used or exchanged for most heroes as long as the rarity matches.
Can only be used for the hero they belong to.
Exception: Amadeus and Helga can only upgrade stars with their VIP package exclusive shards. General Mythic Hero Shards cannot be used for them.
All other heroes can upgrade stars using general shards.
R (Rare / Blue), SR, SSR
Intel Missions, some Conquest stages, Terrors, Hall of Heroes, Alliance Shop, VIP Shop
Hero Recruitment, events, and packs