Obsidian Shard

General
Obsidian Shards are rare crafting materials.

Usage
Obsidian Shards are mainly used to craft Obsidian Armor: Crafting Fissure Armor is done by the Eternal Forgemaster, who is in the Fissure of Woe.
 * Warrior Obsidian Armor
 * Ranger Obsidian Armor
 * Monk Obsidian Armor
 * Necromancer Obsidian Armor
 * Mesmer Obsidian Armor
 * Elementalist Obsidian Armor
 * Assassin Obsidian Armor
 * Ritualist Obsidian Armor
 * Paragon Obsidian Armor
 * Dervish Obsidian Armor

Their high value also makes them useful as currency, especially for trades of more than 100 platinum.

What drops it

 * The Fissure of Woe:
 * All of the Shadow Army.
 * All of the Skeleton Army.
 * Armored Cave Spider
 * Dragon Lich
 * Infernal Wurm
 * Obsidian Furnace Drake
 * Priest of Menzies
 * Seed of Corruption
 * Snarling Driftwood
 * Spirit Shepherd
 * Spirit Wood

Where to buy it
You can buy Obsidian Shards from Rare Material Trader, or from players who farm the Fissure of Woe, usually found at the Temple of the Ages, Zin Ku Corridor and Droknar's Forge.

What salvages into it
No known items may turn into Obsidian Shards when you salvage them.