In AFK Journey, Artifacts are battle emblems that enhance specific aspects of each squad. Think of them as unique spells cast by the master—your character—onto the squad. These Artifacts frequently bolster ATK, DEF, HP, or other stats of characters in the Arena. In this guide, you will delve deeper into these magical items and, most importantly, discover how to collect Artifact Echoes (also known as Shards) to upgrade them.

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Artifact Echoes Explained

What Are these for?

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Artifact Echoes are upgrade shards that enhance battle Artifacts. Once you accumulate enough Echoes, you can level up the respective emblem, thereby providing your squad with a more substantial DEF, ATK, HP, or Haste buff. Artifact Echoes are akin to Hero Acorns, as both items facilitate specific upgrades for various aspects of battle.

How to Get Artifact Echoes

All the Ways

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There are five primary ways to obtain Artifact Shards: Completing main quests, doing Growth Trail missions, participating in competitive Battle Modes, exchanging items at the Emporium, and purchasing Trolley Bundles through microtransactions.

Here’s how to obtain each Spells Echoes:

  • Enlightening Spell: Shards are collected through AFK Stage battles and Corrupt Creatures events.
  • Awakening Spell: Echoes are obtained by completing main and side quests.
  • Ironwall Spell: Echoes are distributed through the storyline and the 1st Purchase Bundle.
  • Confining Spell: This Artifact’s Shards can be obtained by purchasing respective bundles. You can also find some Echoes by completing main quests.
  • Blazing Spell: Echoes of this Artifact are collected through story and Trolley.
  • Starshard Spell: Shards are found in Dream Realm prizes and quest rewards.

Trolley’s Special Offers contain all Artifacts’ Echoes. However, you will need Dragon Crystals to purchase them, which are only accessible via microtransactions.

List of All Artifacts and Their Effects

There are Six Artifacts to Learn About

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AFK Journey has six Artifacts: Enlightening, Awakening, Ironwall, Confining, Blazing, and Starshard. Each of these items improves a specific aspect of the battle, including DEF, ATK, and HP. The following table shows all of Artifact’s effects:

Artifact Type

Effect

Enlightening Spell

Attack Speed and HP buff

Awakening Spell

Physical Defense and Magic Defense buff

Ironwall Spell

Haste and Vitality boost

Confining Spell

Attack and HP enhancement

Blazing Spell

Defense Penetration, Physical Defense, and Magic Defense buff

Starshard Spell

Haste and HP improvement

You must choose the perfect Artifact for each battle based on your enemies' types, strengths, and your Faction Bonus.

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Released
March 22, 2024
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ESRB
T For Teen Due To Violence & Blood
Developer(s)
Lilith Games
Publisher(s)
Farlight
Platform(s)
Android, PC, iOS
Genre(s)
RPG