Question: destiny 2 what is ascendant shard?
Answer: Ascendant Shard is a legendary material. It can be used to upgrade Year 1 Vault of Glass armor and may also be exchanged with The Speaker for Motes of Light or 250 Glimmer. It can be obtained from the Year 1 Vault of Glass raid modes and by dismantling Year 1 Vault of Glass raid armor.