Hunter Exchange
Quick answer: The Hunter Exchange is a Fons shop in the Mall that unlocks at Tycoon Level 6. You spend Fons there on Annulith (for gacha pulls), Tri-Keys (for buying Arcs), and upgrade materials. Its stock refreshes on a set schedule, new items arrive as your Tycoon Level rises, and everything is unlocked by level 30. Buy Annulith and Tri-Keys first.
Fons pile up fast once your Cafe, hobbies, and Heist runs are going. The Hunter Exchange is one of the few places where those Fons turn directly into pulls and Arcs, so it's worth knowing how it works.
What Is the Hunter Exchange?
It's a City Tycoon shop in the Mall, next to Annulith Processing, the Arc Shop, and the Piece Shop. You pay in Fons, and the stock and weekly purchase limits grow with your Tycoon Level, so the shop you see at level 6 is much smaller than the one you'll see later.
How to Unlock It
The Hunter Exchange is a Tycoon Level 6 reward. To reach level 6:
- Earn 455,000 Fons in total.
- Buy the Wiener Apartments (200,000 Fons). See Property and Apartment.
- Invite a character to your apartment once.
- Activate one Anomaly Furniture.
Then press Level Up. The level 6 reward includes 20 Annulith, 500 Hunter EXP, six Anomaly Hunt Material Selection Boxes, and 5,000 Beetle Coins, and the shop appears in the Mall.
If your level is stuck at 5 even though you have enough Fons, check that you've bought the Wiener Apartments. See Tycoon Level Guide for the other levels.
What It Sells
| Item | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Annulith | The premium currency you spend on gacha pulls |
| Tri-Keys | Used to buy Arcs (weapons) from the Arc Shop |
| Upgrade materials | Items for leveling and ascending your characters |
| Material selection boxes | Boxes where you choose the material you need |
| Limited items | One-time purchases that don't restock |
New stock is added each time you reach a Tycoon Level that unlocks it, and you'll have access to everything at level 30.
What to Buy First
- Annulith and Tri-Keys. They're the best use of Fons in this shop. Annulith pays for pulls and Tri-Keys unlock Arcs, so buy them as soon as they're available. At launch you could get up to 500 Annulith and 40 Tri-Keys before the first refresh, and the limits may differ now.
- Upgrade materials, but only the ones you're actually short on. If you have plenty of Fons, buying out the stock before a refresh is fine.
- Limited items whenever you need them, since they won't come back.
Limited Items
Limited items can only be bought once and don't restock when the shop refreshes:
| Item | Unlocks at | Price (Fons) |
|---|---|---|
| A Key ×1 | Tycoon Level 9 | 5,000 |
| Spider Wood ×1 | Tycoon Levels 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, and 27 (one each time) | 2,000 each |
Refreshes and Stock
- The shop refreshes at a set time, and every item except the limited ones is restocked.
- Items you didn't buy don't carry over. Spend your Fons on the important ones before a refresh.
- Weekly purchase limits grow with your Tycoon Level, so you can buy more over time.
- After each level-up, check the shop for new items. A notification appears on the shop's icon.
Is It Worth Spending Fons Here?
It's worth it, but it isn't your top priority. One guide ranks it at three stars out of five for spending Fons, and puts these ahead of it:
| Priority | How to spend Fons |
|---|---|
| ★★★★★ | Expand your Cafe. See The Cafe by Origen. |
| ★★★★ | Upgrade character Life Skills, join event gachas, buy new residences, and buy or upgrade vehicles |
| ★★★ | The Hunter Exchange, interior furniture, and gifts for characters |
Since Fons turn into Annulith here, a steady income also means extra pulls, which makes a strong Fons routine more valuable. See How to Earn Fons Fast.
Tips
- Check the shop after every level-up. New stock only appears when you meet the level requirement.
- Buy before the refresh, because unpurchased stock disappears.
- Keep at least 1,000,000 Fons if you use Chiz, since her signature Arc scales with the Fons you hold. See Chiz Build Guide.
- Don't empty your Fons if you still need your Cafe or apartment upgrades.
Other Mall Shops That Give You Fons
The Hunter Exchange turns Fons into items, and a few other Mall shops work the other way around, turning surplus materials, event rewards, and gacha pieces into Fons:
- Warp Exchange
- Lost Exchange
- Bagel Shop
- Medal Shop
- Otherworld Salvage Station
Compare what you'd get before you trade, since some of those items are also valuable as upgrade materials.
Common Mistakes
- Waiting for items to carry over. Unpurchased stock is lost at the refresh.
- Forgetting to check after leveling up. New items appear without a prompt.
- Missing the limited items. They're one-time buys and don't restock.
- Spending everything and having nothing left for the Cafe or Chiz's Arc.
- Not buying the Wiener Apartments, which holds you at level 5.
FAQ
When does the Hunter Exchange unlock? At Tycoon Level 6.
Where is it? In the Mall.
Can I buy Annulith with Fons? Yes, with limits that depend on your level.
What are Tri-Keys for? Buying Arcs from the Arc Shop.
Do items restock? All except the limited items restock when the shop refreshes.
When do all items unlock? By Tycoon Level 30.
This guide is compiled from player guides, mostly written before Version 1.4, and some details may change. We update it as each one is confirmed in-game.