Nova Shards

Learn how to acquire and utilize Nova Shards to unlock and upgrade powerful Relics for your Champions in Legends of Runeterra's Path of Champions.

Nova Shards: Fueling Your Champion's Journey in Path of Champions

Nova Shards are a vital currency in Legends of Runeterra's Path of Champions, specifically used to unlock and upgrade the powerful Relics that equip your Champions. These Relics provide passive bonuses and unique effects that can dramatically alter your Champion's capabilities and your overall strategy for a run. Acquiring and wisely spending Nova Shards is crucial for success.

Nova Shards are primarily earned by completing Champion-specific quests and by leveling up your Champion's individual progression track within Path of Champions. Each Champion has a unique set of quests that reward Nova Shards upon completion. These quests often involve winning battles with that Champion, using specific card types, or achieving certain victory conditions. As you gain experience with a Champion, their personal progression track will level up, granting Nova Shards at various milestones, alongside other valuable rewards like Star Crystals and new cards.

Here's how Nova Shards function:

• Unlocking Relics: The first Relic slot for each Champion is unlocked at 1-star. Subsequent Relic slots (2-star and 3-star) require a significant investment of Nova Shards.
• Upgrading Relics: While Relics themselves are found during runs, Nova Shards are used to unlock the *slots* for these Relics. Once a slot is unlocked, you can equip any Relic you've found.
• Champion Progression: Completing Champion-specific quests and winning battles with a Champion earns them experience, leveling up their personal progression track. This track awards Nova Shards at various milestones.

The strategic allocation of Nova Shards is paramount. Early in your Path of Champions journey, you might focus on unlocking the first Relic slot for several Champions to gain access to a wider variety of powerful Relics. As you progress and identify your favorite Champions, you'll want to invest heavily in unlocking their additional Relic slots. Having two or even three Relics equipped can create incredibly potent synergies and allow your Champion to overcome challenges that would otherwise be insurmountable.

Consider the following when deciding which Champions to invest Nova Shards in:

• Champion Archetype: Some Champions benefit more from specific Relics than others. A Champion that relies on summoning units might benefit greatly from a Relic that grants them 'Summon' effects, while a spell-casting Champion might prefer a Relic that reduces spell costs.
• Relic Synergy: Certain Relics work exceptionally well together. Unlocking multiple Relic slots for a Champion allows you to create powerful combinations that can define your entire run. For example, a Relic that grants 'Quick Attack' combined with a Relic that grants 'Overwhelm' can make your Champion a devastating threat.
• Quest Availability: Prioritize Champions whose quests al with your playstyle or offer substantial Nova Shard rewards.

Ultimately, Nova Shards are the key to unlocking your Champion's full potential in Path of Champions by granting them access to game-changing Relics. By strategically earning and spending them, you'll equip your Champions with the tools they need to conquer the most challenging encounters.