When it comes to currencies in Lost Ark, there is a lot to wrap your head around. From Harmony Shards to Bloodstones and Amethyst Shards, you have to keep them all in mind while progressing your character.
Amethyst Shards are some of the most valuable and rare currencies you can find in the game. You can use them to buy all sorts of awesome cosmetics, mounts, and many other goodies.
While most currencies come to play in the late game of Lost Ark, it is good to get an idea of what they do, and most importantly to not waste them before you’re sure you know what you want.
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What Are Amethyst Shards in Lost Ark?
The Amethyst Shards are the most valuable premium currency of Lost Ark. They can be purchased, and also obtained through certain other activities.
They are mainly used to purchase cosmetic items from different vendors in the game. The vendors reside in most major cities of Arkesia.
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What Can You Buy With Amethyst Shards in Lost Ark?
There are many extremely good items you can purchase with Amethyst Shards. From unique mounts to the Orca Ship – one of the fastest skins you can get for your ship – to even 14 days of Crystalline Aura.
You can also buy pets, outfit chests, and emote packs, and, while they vary in cost, you will be able to afford some good stuff even without spending any extra money on the game.
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How to Get Amethyst Shards in Lost Ark?
There are multiple ways to obtain Amethyst Shards in Lost Ark.
Firstly, and probably the main way is to complete the hidden achievements of the game. The hidden achievements are a set of goals that reward the player with premium rewards, to get them started with valuable currencies – the hidden achievements tab can be found in the achievements menu.
You can earn quite a lot of amethyst shards by completing achievements. Some of them are really easy like joining or creating a guild or participating in the arena.
Additionally, another way of earning the premium currency is through twitch prime. If you are an Amazon or Twitch Prime subscriber, you can claim your currency from the Prime Gaming website.
Also, it’s always good to get free loot. Don’t forget to claim your bonus founder pack and launch celebration gift.
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Keep in mind that many of the hidden achievements can not be completed in the early stages of the game. Most of them are endgame-related and are even tied to certain end-game systems.
It is very important for your progression throughout Lost Ark to keep in mind all endgame systems, even if you are not there yet. Make sure you’re in the loop with one of the key features of the game, the Powerpass.
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