Mewgenics Black Shard Guide: How To Upgrade and Use It
The Black Shard in Mewgenics is a progression quest item from Act 2 that gains power by absorbing low health enemies. After 20 absorptions, it transforms into the Glowing Black Shard, which can instantly kill the Coven. Its power carries across multiple runs, so you do not need to finish it in one attempt.
This item rewards planning. If you build it up slowly and use it correctly, it becomes one of the strongest tools in Act 2.
How To Unlock The Black Shard
After completing Act 2 Moon, Zaratana appears. Defeat Zaratana to receive the Black Shard quest item.
It does not function like a normal combat item. Instead of dealing flat damage, it grows stronger through use.
What The Black Shard Actually Does
The Black Shard absorbs a unit with X or less health. At base level, it has 1 power. That means it can only absorb a target with 1 HP.
Each successful absorption increases its power by 1. As the power increases, it can absorb targets with higher health values.
Important rules to remember:
Can only be used once per battle
Must meet the HP requirement to absorb
Power increases only on successful absorption
Progress carries across multiple runs
Transforms after 20 absorptions
If you fail the HP check, it does not gain power.
Smart Ways To Charge The Shard
Early charging requires patience. You need to carefully lower enemies to exact HP values before using the item.
Strong charging tips include:
Leave weak enemies alive to finish with the shard
Avoid overkilling targets with crit damage
Bring the shard into long paths with many battles
Continue charging during Act 2 Core
Because progress saves across runs, you can safely take your time. There is no need to rush all 20 charges in one attempt.
What Happens At 20 Power
After 20 successful absorptions, the Black Shard becomes the Glowing Black Shard.
The Glowing version:
Deals 5 damage
Applies Burn 5
Has Lifesteal
Purges all debuffs on use
Can only be used once per battle
This upgraded item has a special interaction with the Coven.
Using The Shard On The Coven
The Coven is the final boss of Act 2 Core. If you use the fully upgraded Glowing Black Shard on the Coven, it instantly kills the boss.
This also activates the other obelisk in the Core. If you reach the Coven without 20 power, you lose the instant kill option and must fight normally.
Because there are many fights before the Coven, you can continue charging the shard along the way.
Final Blurb
The Black Shard is a long term progression tool in Mewgenics that rewards careful setup and patience. It starts weak but becomes powerful after 20 absorptions. Once upgraded into the Glowing Black Shard, it gives you a guaranteed way to defeat the Coven. Plan your kills carefully and it will carry you through Act 2 with confidence.
FAQ
How many kills does the Black Shard need?
It needs 20 successful absorptions to transform into the Glowing Black Shard.
Does Black Shard power reset between runs?
No. Its absorbed power carries across multiple runs.
Can you use Black Shard more than once per battle?
No. It can only be used once per battle.
What does the Glowing Black Shard do to the Coven?
It instantly kills the Coven when used in the Act 2 Core fight.
