Currency

Currency is the multiple means by which players may purchase various cosmetic items and Heroes within Heroes of the Storm.

Types

 * Gold: used to purchase Heroes, rare Loot Chests and Loot Chest re-rolls.
 * Gold is awarded through Hero Level progression, as well as upon completing matches, Daily Quests, and Heroes Brawls.
 * Gems: used to purchase Heroes, Bundles, Stimpacks, and Featured Items.
 * Gems can be purchased using real money in the Gem Shop.
 * Enter the Gem Shop by clicking the “+” button found next to the Gem counter added to the top navigation bar in the game’s menus.
 * Players are awarded 1000 Gems at Player Level 5 and occasionally receive more through progression
 * Featured items rotate regularly
 * Shards: crafting material that can be collected and used to forge Heroes, Skins, Mounts, Announcers, Banners, Emoji packs, Sprays, Portraits, and Voice Lines.
 * Varying amounts of Shards can appear as Loot Chest drops.
 * Any duplicate items received in a Loot Chest will automatically fragment into Shards.​