How to Farm Kuiper Shards

Farm Kuiper Shards in The First Descendant by repeatedly completing either Abandoned Refinery Unit, Kuiper Mine, or a Valby Farm. Read on to learn the best ways to farm Kuiper Shards, including additional information on what Kuiper Shards are!

How to Farm Kuiper Shards

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Run Circles in Kuiper Mine Get a Squad of Bunnies for Abandoned Refinery Unit Participate in a Valby Farm Dismantle Duplicate Modules Use Kuiper Shard Boosters Buy Kuiper Shards from the Shop

Run Circles in Kuiper Mine

As of Version 1.1.0 Update, the best way to farm Kuiper Shards while getting tons of EXP and proficiency, you can farm Kuiper Shards in Kuiper Mine found in Sterile Lands. With a Bunny or Valby solo, you can gain up to 15000 or more Kuiper Shards per run, which takes about 5 minutes per run.

This method would yield better results if you have a squad of friends that can cover all bases, potentially doubling the rewards you obtain per run. If you urgently need a squad, you can try to find some at our Game8 Recruitment Board.

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Get a Squad of Bunnies for Abandoned Refinery Unit

Another great way to farm Kuiper Shards is by repeatedly running Abandoned Refinery Unit with a squad of Bunnies in Sterile Lands. After each run that can last about a minute, you will get about 3000-4000 Kuiper Shards!

Bunny Builds, Quests, and How to Unlock

Participate in a Valby Farm

If you plan on farming up on Gold while getting some Kuiper Shards, it is recommended to do the Valby Farm found in the Defense Line Outpost at Fortress. Every three minutes, you can gain up to 13000 Kuiper Shards, excluding the additional Kuiper Shards you get from the multitude of Modules you will gain throughout this run!

While this farm received a nerf, it only targeted the amount of EXP you gain per run. In terms of Kuiper and Gold gain, it is still a respectable and efficient farm to do, albeit it is a shadow of its former self due to luck getting involved.

Valby Builds and How to Unlock

Use Auxiliary Powers with Kuiper Shard Drop Rate Modifier

The Auxiliary Power external component has a substat that increases the drop rate of Kuiper Shards. The ones with higher rarity will yield an increased amount of kuiper shards. Whenever you farm for Kuiper Shards, make sure to equip one with this particular substat!

External Components Guide

Dismantle Duplicate Modules

You can dismantle duplicate modules you have in your inventory in return for Kuiper Shards. The amount of kuiper shards you get in return will depend on the rarity of the modules you dismantle.

How to Increase Inventory Space

Dismantle Modules by Talking to Silion in Albion

Silion's Location

Talking to Silion in Albion will give you the option to dismantle modules for Kuiper Shards. The game automatically detects any duplicate modules you have, making it easier for you to have them dismantled.

Module Enhancements Guide

Use Kuiper Shard Boosters

Kuiper Shard boosters can be earned as a bonus battle pass reward. That being said, you can only get the boosters using a premium battle pass, which will need real money for you to have access to.

Battle Pass Guide

Buy Kuiper Shards from the Shop

Kuiper Shards can also be bought at anytime by going to the in-game item shop as well. This bypasses the need to farm kuiper shards entirely. However, just like the battle pass, this method will require the use of real money as well.

DLC and Microtransactions Guide

What are Kuiper Shards

Resources Used to Enhance Modules

Kuiper Shards and gold are resources used to enhance both descendant and weapon modules. You can acquire Kuiper Shards easily by dismantling duplicate modules you have in your inventory.

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