What are hero cards?
Hero cards allow you to increase your hero's rank.
How to get cards?
Cards for random heroes drop from all chests. You can also purchase a chest with cards in the store.
How duplicate Hero Cards work at max
In Bullet Echo, each hero can be upgraded up to a cap. When a hero is at this cap — or already has enough cards for the next upgrade — any additional Hero Cards for that hero automatically convert into Coins. This behavior is by design and applies to all players.
How it works
- When opening a chest, claiming an offer, or receiving cards from any other source, the game checks the hero’s upgrade state.
- If the hero is at cap or the next-upgrade requirement is already met, the extra cards are instantly converted into Coins.
- This conversion is visible from the first occurrence: you’ll see cards turning into Coins during the reward-opening animation, and the Coin amount is listed on the summary screen.
Why it happens
This ensures duplicate rewards aren’t lost — their value is retained as Coins.
Where you’ll see it
- Opening animation — cards for a capped hero appear and then transform into Coins on-screen.
- Summary screen — the Coins from conversion are clearly listed alongside other rewards.
Tip
- If you prefer to prioritize non-capped heroes, review your roster before purchasing chests or offers. Depending on the chest type and reward pool, cards are granted according to drop rules; duplicates for capped heroes may still convert to Coins when applicable.
Joker Cards
Joker cards are universal cards that can be applied to any hero by adding a certain number of cards to him.
For example, if you have 8 Joker Cards, you apply them to Firefly, and Firefly receives 8 hero cards. All available Joker Cards apply only to one hero you choose; they cannot be separated.
Last updated: 18 Aug 2025 — wording clarified; mechanic unchanged.