In Deltarune, a role-playing adventure filled with strategic combat, acquiring superior gear is crucial for overcoming adversaries. The Shadow Fragment, a piece of the antagonist’s weapon from Chapter 3, serves as a key item for enhancing protagonist Kris’s capabilities. This guide explores its mechanics and acquisition.

Shadow Fragment Attributes Overview

• Wielded by: Primarily used by Kris, though potential exists for Noelle to utilize it in later chapters.
• Combat benefits: Boosts offensive stats significantly (+16 AT) and unlocks the Dark Slayer skill for enhanced damage against specific foes.
• Availability: Exclusive to Chapter 3’s conclusion—unbuyable and untradeable through normal gameplay.
• Lore (Dark World): A crystalline remnant of the Void Blade, exploiting vulnerabilities of darkness-aligned enemies.
• Lore (Light World): Appears as an unusually dense obsidian shard with limited translucency.

Acquiring the Shadow Fragment

Upon securing the Veil of Shadows during Chapter 3’s hidden finale, players confront the Cataclysm Sovereign. This boss battle demands precise tactical execution due to devastating area attacks. After emerging victorious, companion Susie extracts a portion of the foe’s weapon—the Shadow Fragment. Ensure collection during the post-fight sequence to add it to your arsenal.