Attack Shards are among the rarest and most valuable items in Attack on Titan Revolution, introduced in Update 1 to enhance the Attack Mastery Resonance Skill Tree.
Whether you’re grinding raids or aiming to unlock powerful Titan Shifter abilities, Attack Shards are essential for progression.
This guide explains what they are, how to obtain them efficiently, and the drop rates across each raid difficulty.
What Are Attack Shards in Attack on Titan Revolution?
Attack Shards are upgrade items that power up your Attack Mastery Resonance Tree, a system exclusive to lineages that support Titan Shifting.
Each node in the tree requires an Attack Shard to unlock, helping you progress through multiple resonance stages that strengthen your character’s offensive and transformation abilities.
Here’s how your progression looks once you begin investing Attack Shards:
- Resonance 1: Titanic Insight
- Resonance 2: Enhanced Resolve
- Resonance 3: Grand Entrance
- Resonance 4: Skillful Mastery
- Resonance 5: Raging Inferno
- Resonance 6: Ultimate Ascendancy
Each resonance level grants a significant power boost, making Attack Shards one of the most in-demand items in the game.
How To Get Attack Shards in Attack on Titan Revolution
Currently, there are three main methods to obtain Attack Shards in Attack on Titan Revolution:
1. Raid Drops
The Attack Titan Raid is the primary source of Attack Shards. Completing raids on higher difficulties increases your chances of obtaining them.
You can earn shards from two types of reward chests:
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Emperor’s Trove – Requires an Emperor’s Key to open but offers a higher drop rate.
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Raiders Chest – Free for all players but with much lower odds.
To qualify for these chests, you must deal at least 5% of total damage during the raid.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of Attack Shard drop rates:
| Difficulty Level | Emperor’s Trove Drop Rate | Raiders Chest Drop Rate |
|---|---|---|
| D+ Grade (Hard) | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| B- Grade (Severe) | 0.3% | 0.15% |
| A- Grade (Aberrant) | 1% | 0.5% |

Tip: Farming A-Grade raids gives you the best return on time, especially if you can consistently deal enough damage to earn Emperor’s Trove rewards.
2. Purchasing with Gems
If luck isn’t on your side, you can buy Attack Shards directly for 19,999 Gems each at the in-game Market.
While it’s expensive, this method guarantees progress and saves you the grind if you’re sitting on a large gem balance.
3. Trading (Event Dependent)
During special updates or trading events, players can sometimes trade Attack Shards with others.
Keep an eye on community announcements and event boards for temporary trading windows.
Best Way to Farm Attack Shards
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Run A-Grade Raids in Groups: Coordinate with high-damage players to clear Aberrant difficulty efficiently.
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Always Use an Emperor’s Key: Your best drop chances come from Emperor’s Trove rewards.
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Buff Your Gear Before Raids: Better weapons, Titan skills, and support items increase your contribution percentage and help secure chest rewards.
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Track Event Rotations: Updates often boost drop rates temporarily, making those windows perfect for farming.
Uses of Attack Shards
Attack Shards are specifically used in the Attack Mastery Resonance Tree to unlock and upgrade Attack Titan abilities.
Higher resonance tiers grant massive combat improvements, such as:
- Increased Titan form power and durability.
- Reduced transformation cooldowns.
- Boosted damage against bosses and aberrants.
- Access to special ultimate abilities like Ultimate Ascendancy.
For anyone playing a Titan lineage, investing in Attack Shards is crucial for maximizing potential.
FAQs
Q1: Can Attack Shards drop outside raids?
No. Currently, the only natural drop source is from Attack Titan Raids.
Q2: Can I get Attack Shards in Story Mode?
No, they’re exclusive to raids and the in-game market.
Q3: Is the drop rate affected by my damage?
Your damage doesn’t affect the drop rate itself, but you must deal at least 5% of total raid damage to qualify for chests that contain them.
Q4: What’s the best difficulty to farm on?
A-Grade (Aberrant) raids provide the highest drop rate (up to 1% for Emperor’s Trove).
Final Thoughts
Farming Attack Shards in Attack on Titan Revolution takes time and dedication, but the payoff is worth it, especially for Titan Shifters progressing through the Attack Mastery Resonance Tree.
Focus on completing A-Grade Raids, use Emperor’s Keys, and save your Gems for fallback purchases when RNG isn’t on your side.
Once you’ve gathered enough shards, you’ll unlock some of the most powerful abilities in the game, and truly earn the title of humanity’s strongest soldier.

Nishant Singh is a gaming writer with a passion for Roblox and the Call of Duty franchise. He enjoys exploring new titles, sharing tips, and writing stories that bring the gaming world to life.