Shards are premium currency purchased from EA to purchase cosmetics in Anthem [1]
PC players can purchase shards in the Origin Store.
XBOX One players can purchase shards in the Microsoft Store.
PlayStation 4 players can purchase shards in the PlayStation Store.
Shards Pricing[]
| Shards | Price (USD) | Price (USD) per Shard | Savings (compared to 500 shard pack) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $4.99 | $0.00998 | $0.00 |
| 1050 | $9.99 | $0.00951 | $0.489 |
| 2200 | $19.99 | $0.00909 | $1.966 |
| 4600 | $39.99 | $0.00869 | $5.918 |
| 8900 | $74.99 | $0.00843 | $13.832 |
| 12000 | $99.99 | $0.00833 | $19.770 |
The more money you spend, the more shards you receive, making larger packs better choices when purchasing. Buying the 12k shard pack saves you almost $20 compared to buying the equivalent amount in 500 shard packs.
Vanity Pricing[]
The prices for the vanity items is dependent on the type and rarity of the item.
| Uncommon | Rare | Epic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor (Sets) |  850
| ||
| Material | 175 |
300 |
|
| Vinyl | 200 |
475 |
600
|
| Animation (Emote) |
225 |
375 |
475
|
| Animation (Arrival) |
300 |
400
| |
| Animation (Victory Pose) |
475
|