In Alchemy Stars, there are many different types of currency, which can be used for different things.
Nightium[]
Nightium is the standard currency in the game. It is used for:
- Leveling up Aurorians
- Ascending Aurorians
- Upgrading Equipment for Aurorians
- Purchasing items under the Mystery → Black Market tab from the Store
Lumamber[]
Lumamber is a very important form of currency in the game. It can be obtained from completing Daily Quests, participating in Events, clearing Stages for the first time, completing Achievements, among other methods. It has a few uses:
- Recruitment (The player will be prompted to exchange these into the Star Flare or Special Star Flare needed to complete the recruitment)
- Purchase Star Flare and Special Star Flare from the under the Redeem → Lumamber Store tab
- Purchase Prism when attempting Prism Recovery
Lumocrystal[]
Lumocrystal is a form of paid currency. Players can purchase Lumocrystal under the Recharge tab in the Store, or will be prompted to purchase it when buying items from the Store that require it. It can be used to:
Special Star Flare[]
Special Star Flare is a special type of currency used for Recruitment. Players can get Special Star Flare from exchanging Lumamber, and from various sections of the Store.
Special Star Flare can be used for:
- Limited-Time Recruitment (See list of Recruitment banners here)
Star Flare[]
Star Flare is a special type of currency used for Recruitment. Players can get Star Flare from completing certain Stages, the Special Event Book, from exchanging Lumamber, and from various sections of the Store.
Star Flare can be used for:
Star Gem[]
Star Gems are obtained when obtaining duplicate 4-Star and 3-Star Aurorians. Another way to obtain Star Gems is through the Starlight Chamber, a room on the Colossus. After upgrading the Starlight Chamber to Lv. 5, it will generate Star Gems in addition to Heartstones.
Star Gems may be used under the Redeem → Star Gem Store tab to purchase:
Stellar Gem[]
Stellar Gems are obtained when obtaining duplicate 6-Star and 5-Star Aurorians.
Stellar Gems may be used under the Redeem → Star Store tab to purchase:
- Star Crest
- A rotating selection of 5-Star Aurorians and their respective Solamber
- Special Star Flare
- Star Flare
- Gifts to raise Affinity
Text Fragment[]
Text Fragments are obtained by completing stages in the Secret Territory. As well, if the player has any remaining MS by the time Secret Territory resets for the week, their remaining MS will be converted into Text Fragments.
Text Fragments may be used under the Mystery → Secret Store tab to purchase:
- Star Flare
- Recharger Pack
- Gifts to raise Affinity
- Decor for the Colossus