Shardplate
Shardplate is just as highly sought-after as Shardblades. Each set provides full-body armor that enhances the physical capabilities and durability of its wielder, blocks strikes from Shardblades, and protects its wearer from all but the most powerful Invested abilities. Shardplate is made from thick interlocking plates of an unknown, monumentally heavy metal. When infused with Stormlight, a person wearing Shardplate isn't hampered by its weight — instead, it greatly increases their strength and agility.
5
Deflect
Illustration from the Stormlight Handbook, page 254
Deflect
5
Category
Special
Weight
1400 lb.
Price
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gavelSpecial Rules
Shardplate has 4 charges. Expend a charge to increase deflect by 10 against one attack, with deflect applying to all damage types. While charged: Enhanced [+2 Strength, +2 Speed], Invested Ability Protection. When uncharged: gains Cumbersome [6] and loses Enhanced Attributes. Requires 5 Investiture or 5 gems per charge to recharge.
infoWearing Armor
You can only benefit from one type of armor at once, and you can't put on armor or take it off while in combat. While wearing armor, you stand out in polite society — this might result in getting turned away from certain locations or gaining a Disadvantage on tests to influence civilians in most non-military contexts. Armor with the Presentable trait avoids these social penalties.