Blue Protocol Star Resonance Alloy Shard Guide
Alloy Shards are one of the most important upgrade materials in Blue Protocol Star Resonance. You’ll need them to trade for Epic gear and advance your character’s power once you reach midgame. Understanding how they work and where to use them will save you time and keep your upgrades efficient.
What Are Alloy Shards
Alloy Shards are rare crafting materials smelted from monster drops and minerals found throughout the world. They react to Engram energy, giving them a faint glow that makes them easy to identify in your inventory.
Their main purpose is to exchange for Level 40 Epic gear at the Artisan Guild. The NPC who handles these trades is Harvey, the Gear Forge Artisan. You’ll find him in the main city’s Artisan District.
How to Get Alloy Shards
Alloy Shards come from several reliable sources, most tied to combat or dismantling gear.
Dismantling unwanted gear at the Gear Enhance Artisan
Completing dungeons and boss hunts that drop rare materials
Finishing Elite and World Hunts that reward gear upgrade items
Participating in Unstable Space dungeons for material bundles
Breaking down Epic and Legendary gear tends to yield the best shard quantities. Lower-rarity items may give nothing or just basic crafting materials.
How to Use Alloy Shards
Once you have enough Alloy Shards, visit Harvey at the Artisan Guild to exchange them for Level 40 Epic gear. This gear exchange unlocks after progressing through early story content.
To use Alloy Shards effectively:
Check which gear pieces your class can equip before trading
Save shards until you can afford a full matching set
Prioritize weapon and main armor slots first for the biggest power boost
Harvey’s shop eventually expands to offer Level 60 and Level 80 gear as you advance, so keep collecting shards even if you don’t plan to craft immediately.
Where to Find Harvey
Harvey, the Gear Forge Artisan, is located inside the Artisan District of the main city hub. His workstation is right next to the Gear Enhance Artisan, who handles dismantling.
Gear Enhance Artisan: dismantles gear for shards
Gear Forge Artisan (Harvey): trades shards for Epic gear
This loop keeps your inventory clean and your character’s gear level steadily rising.
Final Blurb
Alloy Shards are the foundation of gear progression in Blue Protocol Star Resonance. You’ll earn them by dismantling gear, running dungeons, and taking down powerful enemies. Turn them in to Harvey at the Artisan Guild to get new Epic equipment and push toward higher gear tiers.
Always save a few in reserve for future updates or new level brackets, since they’ll stay valuable throughout your journey.
FAQ
What are Alloy Shards used for
They’re used to exchange for Level 40 Epic gear at the Artisan Guild.
How do I get Alloy Shards
By dismantling unwanted gear and completing dungeon or hunt content.
Where do I trade Alloy Shards
With Harvey, the Gear Forge Artisan, in the Artisan District.
Should I save or spend Alloy Shards
Spend them once you can afford key upgrades, but save extras for later gear tiers.
Can I get Alloy Shards from normal monsters
Only elite or boss-tier monsters drop them consistently, not regular enemies.
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