Shardsitems

Shardsitems are a category of consumables and equipment found in several fantasy-themed role-playing games and mods. They are constructed by combining shards—fragments of elemental or arcane power—with a base item at a crafting station. The shards impart properties to the resulting item, often related to the shard’s source, such as elemental damage, stat bonuses, or situational abilities.

Collection and crafting: Shards are dropped by enemies, found in chests, or awarded by quests. Crafting requires a base item and one or more shards; higher quality shards increase the final item's power and rarity. Some titles include a success chance that can be improved with crafting skill, catalysts, or luck.

Types and progression: Shardsitems come in various forms, including shard weapons, shard armor, and shard accessories. They are typically categorized by rarity (common to legendary) and by shard color or type, each type contributing different bonuses. Upgrading a shardsitem often requires additional shards or special catalysts.

Economy and balance: Shardsitems create a progression path that encourages exploration. They can be traded between players or salvaged to reclaim shards, though salvage yields may be limited by item quality.

Flavor and lore: In-world lore often ties shardsitems to ancient civilizations or residual magic from a cataclysmic event, framing them as remnants rather than original creations.