Hero Shards
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Hero Shards in Whiteout Survival are collectible fragments used to unlock and ascend heroes through star levels. Higher star levels improve hero stats, unlock new skills, and increase rally power.
Types
There are three primary tiers of shards:
Mythic Hero Shards
- The rarest shards, used to ascend Legendary (Mythic) heroes.
- Include both general (exchangeable) and hero‑specific shards.
- Obtainable via events, intel missions, Tundra Trading Station, VIP/Foundry/Arena shops, packs with real money, and the Lucky Wheel.
Epic Hero Shards
- Used for SR/Epic heroes.
- Easier to obtain than Mythic shards.
- Sources include Polar Terrors, Epic intel missions, events, shops, and packs [1].
Rare Hero Shards
- Used for Rare (blue) heroes.
- Most abundant shard type.
- Can be acquired from intel missions, shops, packs, hero recruitment, and growth missions [1].
Hero Ascension Requirements
The number of shards needed to ascend a hero through six tiers:
| Star Level | Total Shards Required |
|---|---|
 |
10 |
|
40 |
|
115 |
|
300 |
|
600 |
| Total | 1,065 (to max a Hero) [2][3] |
Additionally, recruiting a hero typically costs 10 initial shards regardless of rarity[2].
Sources
- Events – Alliance Mobilization, Canyon/Polar Lance, Hall of Heroes, King of Icefield, Gina’s Revenge, State of Power, and others.
- Intel Missions & Beast Hunts – High chance drops for Epic/Mythic shards.
- Polar Terrors – Rally bosses rewarding shards.
- Shops – VIP, Arena, Foundry, Tundra Trading Station, and Mystery shops offer shard packs.
- Packs – Game shop bundles (real money) occasionally include shards.
- Hero Recruitment – Recruiting duplicates gives 10 shards each.
- Lucky Wheel – Can yield Mythic General Hero Shards; best used during its events.
General vs. Specific Shards
- General Hero Shards (common across rarity tiers) can convert into specific hero shards within their rarity level.
- Specific Hero Shards are bound to a single hero and automatically apply upon acquisition[3].
Usage of Excess Shards
Surplus Hero Shards (all types) can be exchanged at the Tundra Trading Station for Trade Vouchers, which can be redeemed for other valuable items such as Mythic Gear, Essence Stones, or XP [3][1].