Difference between revisions of "Shardblade"

While most Shardblades originate on Roshar and seem to be ultimately derived from the power of [[Honor]] and possibly [[Cultivation]], this is not true of all Shardblades. The technical definition of a Shardblade is a heavily Invested weapon,{{wob ref|4878}} so Shardblades can be crafted with any manifestation of Investiture from any Shard, although some methods are far more difficult.{{wob ref|4859}} For instance, the sentient sword [[Nightblood]], created by [[Vasher]] and [[Shashara]] of [[Nalthis]] using [[Awakening]] and [[Investiture]] derived from the [[Shard]] [[Endowment]],{{book ref|wb|51}} is also considered a Shardblade.{{wob ref|6892}}{{wob ref|5152}} However, it is no ordinary Shardblade. While it cannot be summoned or take other forms like a [[spren]] can,{{book ref|sa2|86}} it is in fact several orders of magnitude more powerful than the Shardblade of a Radiant.{{wob ref|5617}}{{wob ref|163}} Nightblood is possibly even more powerful than the Honorblades. When struck against Ishar's Honorblade, that Blade was chipped.{{book ref|sa4|111}} It is unknown whether a spren Shardblade struck by Nightblood would be destroyed or damaged. Unlike typical Shardblades, Nightblood feeds on Investiture--such as Breaths,{{book ref|wb|56}} Stormlight,{{book ref|sa3|90}} and, ultimately, the bearer's soul--when it is drawn.{{wob ref|5813}} Nightblood is capable of consuming almost all types of Investiture.{{wob ref|661}}{{wob ref|6631}}