| 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.[1]
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.[2] While inspired by Shardplate, half-shards work according to a different design principle.[3] 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.[2]
Half-shards were used by King Hanavanar of Jah Keved in his failed attempt to kill Szeth.[2]