Half-shard
| Half-shard | |
|---|---|
| Fabrial type | Augmenter |
| Gem | any Polestone |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
A Half-shard is a type of augmenter fabrial developed by Veden Artifabrians late during the War of Reckoning.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
They are the only known objects able to block a Shardblade apart from Shardplate and other shardblades. Despite not granting any of the other benefits of shardplate, such as enhanced strength and agility, they represent a significant breakthrough in fabrial science. Their bulky size and shape often leads to their users being hampered in ways shardbearers are not.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content While inspired by shardplate, half-shards work according to a different design principle.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Their design consists of a diamond-shaped metal plate with an infused gem attached to its back increase its durability.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content It is believed any of the ten Polestones may be used.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content