Ascendant Shards are high-tier crafting materials in Destiny 2, resembling large, jagged crystalline fragments with a dark, almost void-like core that pulses with a faint, eerie glow. The exterior surfaces are smooth yet faceted, reflecting light in a way that suggests a deep, otherworldly energy within. The shards are encased in a subtle, swirling aura of dark purple and blue hues, giving them a mysterious and powerful appearance.