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'''Shardplate''' is an ancient and magical {{book ref|sa1|prologue}} type of full-body armor found on [[Roshar]]. Infused with the power of [[Stormlight]], it enhances the strength, dexterity, and speed of the wearer.{{book ref|sa1|12}} The origin of Shardplates has been lost over time,{{book ref|sa2|16}} but it is believed that they were a gift from the [[Almighty]]. The power of Shardplate is provided by a continuous infusion of stormlight from gemstones attached to the armor's interior. This suggests that Shardplate may be some sort of [[fabrial]].{{book ref|sa2|16}}
A suit of Shardplate weighs over 100 stones.{{book ref|sa1|58}}
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Arena adolin.jpg | Adolin Kholin in Shardplate by [[User: Sheep]]
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Renarin shardplate.jpg | Renarin Kholin in Shardplate by [[User: Sheep]]
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== Abilities ==
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The augmented abilities of Shardplate are fueled by Stormlight from gemstones attached to the inside of the armor. After a time, the Stormlight can be depleted rendering the armor useless and the wearer immobile. In situations of extreme stress, the gemstones may crack.{{book ref|sa1|54}} Ten gemstones, larger than broams, power every set of Plate.{{book ref|sa1|54}} Five are beneath the breastplate{{book ref|sa1|prologue}}, and one is in each sabaton.{{book ref|sa1|26}} If worn by a Surgebinder, the plate will automatically feed off their Stormlight to power itself.{{book ref|sa2|57}}▼
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▲The augmented abilities of Shardplate are fueled by Stormlight from gemstones attached to the inside of the armor. After a time, the Stormlight can be depleted rendering the armor useless and the wearer immobile. In situations of extreme stress, the gemstones may crack.{{book ref|sa1|54}} Ten gemstones, larger than broams, power every set of Plate.{{book ref|sa1|54}} Five are beneath the breastplate{{book ref|sa1|prologue}}, and one is in each sabaton.{{book ref|sa1|26}} If worn by a Surgebinder, the
Shardplate provides protection from impact caused by a weapon or from a fall.{{book ref|sa1|12}} The individual wearing the plate is able to feel impacts from within the armor, but their force is greatly reduced. The sensation of touch, however, is transferred through the fingers of the gauntlets allowing the wearer to feel fine detail.{{book ref|sa1|69}}
Shardplate does not dent or bend. Instead, sections of the armor can crack after heavy or repeated impact and will eventually fail.{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} When a section of the armor fails, it will explode into bits of molten metal. Damaged sections will leak stormlight. While enough leaks will deplete the gemstones and cause the armor to lock up, individual leaks, even large ones, will eventually "seal over" on their own, preventing further loss of stormlight, even if the damage hasn't fully healed yet.{{book ref|sa1|15}}
Strength and speed are also greatly increased by Shardplate. It provides the ability to jump great distances,{{book ref|sa1|26}} heave objects of great weight, and run at high speeds. The strength that is granted by Shardplate is such that Dalinar Kholin was able to catch a chasmfiend's swinging foreclaw, and hold the creature at bay long enough for Adolin to further weaken it.{{cite}} The extra support of Shardplate can assist the wearer in overcoming physical injuries that might otherwise leave him or her incapacitated.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} Wearing Shardplate requires extensive training to control this strength without damaging everyday objects.{{book ref|sa1|12}}{{book ref|sa2|44}}
Agility and dexterity are increased by Shardplate. A person armored in Shard acquires faster reflexes and is more responsive in battle.{{book ref|sa1|58}}
The Shardplate helmet has a face shield with a horizontal eye slit for visibility. When lowered, the shield becomes translucent to the wearer. Visibility through the eye slit is clear but peripheral vision is likened to looking through dirty glass.{{book ref|sa1|13}} In some instances, the face shield can adapt to protect the wearer's vision from the brightness of a lightning strike.{{book ref|sa2|81}} It is implied that when closed, the edges of the visor meld into a single, unbroken surface with the rest of the helm in a small puff of mist.
Because of its weight, assistance is required to don Shardplate. The Shardbearer often has a team of armorers to assist with putting the armor on.{{book ref|sa2|14}} The armor must be applied from the ground up starting with the sabatons or the wearer would be unable to support its weight.{{book ref|sa1|26}} Regular clothing, boots, and additional padding are worn underneath the Plate. When applied, each individual piece of Shardplate tightens to fit itself to the contours of the wearer.{{book ref|sa1|26}}{{book ref|sa2|14}}
Removal of Shardplate is done in pieces as the wearer mentally commands each section to release and fall away. Damaged sections can be shed during battle. In order to eliminate the need to remove one's entire set of Shardplate during extended battle, other soldiers provide assistance with the toileting needs of the warrior in Plate.{{book ref|sa2|49}}
Although most suits of Shardplate known to exist are possessed by the human inhabitants of Roshar, [[Parshendi]] used to own Shards, though they have lost most of them in battle with the Alethi.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}}
Bladed or pointed weapons (arrows, spears, swords) typically don't carry enough force to damage Plate, but if Plate is already cracked and an edge catches it, the blow can widen the crack. It's conceivable that a Shardbearer, used to ignoring spear strikes that would normally barely scratch his paint, might be unprepared to respond to an effective use of this weakness.
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