How to obtain and exchange Amethyst Shards in Lost Ark for valuable customization items, mounts and more

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Lost Ark has several currencies, with Amethyst Shards being one of the more valuable ones. The shards aren't easy to find, but they provide valuable rewards in return, making them highly sought-after items within the game. Getting Amethyst Shards aren't easy, and players need to grind and invest time to find one. Hence, it becomes all the more important for players to know how to earn as much of it as possible.

Players can exchange Amethyst Shards to earn highly valuable rare items in the game. Potential items that can be bought with it include mounts, cosmetics, and other items that aren't as readily available as other items. Interestingly, there are different ways to get these shards. Some are pretty straightforward, while others take more time. Exchanging the shards also requires players to progress efficiently to unlock the relevant regions.

While shards are rare and valuable, players have more than one way to obtain them.

Hidden achievements are the primary method for Lost Ark players to collect Amethyst Shards. The hidden achievements can be located in the achievements menu and generally reward players will premium rewards. However, some of the tasks can be pretty challenging and will require some time before players can complete them to earn those rewards.

Here are some of the relatively easier ones and the rewards players will get by completing them.

Although hidden achievements are the main way to get shards in the game, much of it is locked in the end-game and can be difficult for new players. Thankfully, there are some other exciting alternatives that players could potentially use.

Since Amazon Games developed Lost Ark's western version, players get special rewards with a Prime Gaming membership. Besides bonus loot,