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A '''Half-shard''' is a type of [[Fabrial#Augmenter|augmenter fabrial]] developed by [[Veden]] [[Artifabrian]]s late during the [[War of Reckoning]].{{book ref|b|sa1|c|22}}

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.{{book ref|b|sa1|i|9}} While inspired by Shardplate, half-shards work according to a different design principle.{{book ref|b|sa1|c|60}} It is unknown how closely the secret of how to construct a half-shard is guarded.

Their design consists of a diamond-shaped metal plate with an infused gem attached to its back increase its durability.{{book ref|b|sa1|i|9}}

Half-shards were used by King [[Hanavanar]] of Jah Keved in his failed attempt to kill [[Szeth]].{{book ref|b|sa1|i|9}}