How many shards do you need to unlock Hero Awakening in Last War?

Unlocking Hero Awakening costs 50 named awakening shards for that hero. The hero must also be at 5 stars with an Exclusive Weapon at level 20 or higher, and your server must have reached the hero's unlock week.

How many awakening shards does 5-star Awakening cost?

A full path from no awakening to Awakening ★5 costs 1,580 shards total: 50 for unlock, then 80 toward ★1, 200 toward ★2, 350 toward ★3, 400 toward ★4, and 500 toward ★5.

Can universal awakening shards be used for the unlock?

No. The initial unlock requires 50 named shards for that specific hero. After unlock, later awakening tiers can use named or universal awakening shards.

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Hero Awakening FAQ

How many shards unlock Hero Awakening? Unlock costs 50 named shards for that hero. Requirements: 5★ hero, Exclusive Weapon Lv20+, and the hero's Season 6 unlock week.
How many shards does Awakening ★5 cost? The full path from no awakening to ★5 is 1,580 shards total.
Can universal shards be used for unlock? No. The first 50 shards must be named. Later tiers can use named or universal shards.