Summon Heroes: Every Material & Best Farming Spots
This article lists every material used in Summon Heroes (the idle RPG by Hive Works), explains what each one does, and tells you where to farm it efficiently. You get a complete material guide plus farming routes for early, mid, and late game.
Material Overview
Summon Heroes has three main material categories: hero shards (used to summon and upgrade heroes), enhancement materials (used to level up gear and heroes), and currency items (used in the shop and for special summons). Each material has a specific function, and knowing where to farm them saves you hours of grinding.
Hero Shards – What They Do
- Common Hero Shards – Used to summon 1–3 star heroes. Farm from Campaign stages 1–10 (normal mode).
- Rare Hero Shards – Used to summon 3–4 star heroes. Drop from Campaign stages 11–20 and from the Mystic Tower.
- Epic Hero Shards – Used to summon 4–5 star heroes. Best farmed from the Arena shop (buy with Arena coins) or from the weekly event dungeon.
- Legendary Hero Shards – Used to summon 5–6 star heroes. Obtainable from the Summon Circle (using Summon Crystals) or from high-level Void Rift floors.
- Faction Shards – Used to summon heroes of a specific faction (e.g., Light, Dark, Nature, Tech). Farm from the Faction Dungeon (unlocks at level 30).
Enhancement Materials – What They Do
- Enhancement Crystals – Used to level up hero skills. Drop from the Skill Material Dungeon (open on Tuesdays and Saturdays).
- Star-Up Stones – Used to increase a hero’s star rating. Farm from the Star-Up Dungeon (open on Wednesdays and Sundays).
- Rune Stones – Used to upgrade runes. Obtainable from the Rune Temple (unlocks at level 40).
- Gold – Used for almost everything (hero upgrades, gear upgrades, shop purchases). Farm from the Gold Dungeon (open daily) or by selling unwanted gear.
- Gear Enhancement Stones – Used to level up gear. Drop from the Gear Dungeon (open on Mondays and Thursdays).
Currency Items – What They Do
- Gems – Premium currency used for buying energy, summoning, and refreshing shops. Earn from daily quests, Arena rewards, and completing campaign stars.
- Arena Coins – Earned from Arena battles. Spend in the Arena shop on Epic Shards, Gear Enhancement Stones, and Gold.
- Guild Coins – Earned from Guild Boss and Guild Wars. Spend in the Guild shop on Legendary Shards and exclusive gear.
- Mystic Tokens – Earned from the Mystic Tower. Spend in the Mystic Shop on Rune Stones and Rare Shards.
- Summon Crystals – Used for 10x summons. Obtainable from events, daily login, and the Arena shop.
Where to Farm Each Material (Best Spots)
Farming efficiency depends on your level and progress. Here’s a stage-by-stage breakdown:
- Early Game (Levels 1–30): Focus on Campaign stages 1–10 for Common Shards and Gold. Run the Gold Dungeon daily. Use energy on the Skill Material Dungeon (Tuesday/Saturday) to start upgrading skills.
- Mid Game (Levels 30–60): Move to Campaign stages 11–20 for Rare Shards. Start doing the Mystic Tower daily for Mystic Tokens. Join a guild to earn Guild Coins from Guild Boss.
- Late Game (Levels 60+): Farm Void Rift floors 20+ for Legendary Shards and Rune Stones. Run the Faction Dungeon for Faction Shards. Use Arena coins to buy Epic Shards and Summon Crystals.
Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
Many players waste energy farming the wrong stages. A common mistake is farming Campaign stage 20 for Epic Shards when the drop rate is only 1% – you’re better off buying them from the Arena shop. Another mistake is ignoring the daily dungeons; they give 2x rewards on specific days, so always run them on those days. Also, don’t use Summon Crystals on 1x summons – save them for 10x summons to get a guaranteed 4-star hero.
How to Choose What to Farm
Prioritize based on your current bottleneck. If you can’t progress in Campaign, farm Gold and Enhancement Stones to upgrade your gear. If your heroes are stuck at 5 stars, focus on Star-Up Stones and Legendary Shards. If you’re building a specific faction team, farm Faction Shards from the Faction Dungeon. Always check the event shop – events often give materials at a discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the fastest way to get Legendary Hero Shards?
A: The fastest way is to buy them from the Guild Shop (using Guild Coins) and the Arena Shop (using Arena Coins). You can also get them from high Void Rift floors, but that requires a strong team.
Q: Should I farm Campaign stages or dungeons for materials?
A: It depends on the material. Campaign stages are best for hero shards and gold. Dungeons are best for enhancement materials (crystals, stones). Dungeons have daily limits, so run them first, then use leftover energy on Campaign.
Q: How do I get more Summon Crystals?
A: Summon Crystals come from daily login rewards, event milestones, Arena shop (buy with Arena Coins), and sometimes from Guild Boss rewards. Save them for 10x summons.
Q: What is the best use of Gems?
A: Use gems to buy energy (especially during double-drop events) and to refresh the Arena shop for Epic Shards. Avoid using gems on 1x summons or gear upgrades – those are better done with farmed materials.
Q: Can I get materials from the Mystic Tower?
A: Yes, the Mystic Tower gives Mystic Tokens and Rare Shards. You can also get Rune Stones from the Mystic Shop using those tokens. The tower resets daily, so clear as many floors as you can.
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