The new relics cost 250 Shadowstone Fragments and 200 Research Notes. The fragments seem slower to collect than the materials used for earlier relics. Is that a fair comparison, or are the raw numbers misleading?
The comparison looks concerning if the figures are right. Earlier relics cost 250 map currency, which is described as equivalent to 50 map materials. The new ones ask for 250 fragments, so that’s five times as many materials before accounting for how quickly each can be earned.
The reported fragment sources also sound limited: a small amount from events and a larger amount for finishing the meta. That makes the cost feel steep, especially if those are the main ways to get them.
The numbers alone don’t prove the price is an oversight. It’s worth comparing how many fragments you earn over a typical play session, not just the item costs. The new relics also require Research Notes, so that’s another part of the total cost to consider.
Still, if fragments really come in slowly and mostly from the listed events and meta, the concern seems reasonable. The key question is whether their supply matches the larger material requirement.
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