- Lineage Piece Cid requires completing the Stylish Bandit Beater questline first.
- Shadow Questline starts at Frost Island after obtaining the necessary weapon.
- Sid Raid must be cleared five times on medium or higher difficulty.
- Atomic Move unlocks through a separate mastery NPC after getting the base Shadow.
- Nightmare Trials offer the fastest method for taking 5 million damage.
Obtaining the Stylish Bandit Beater
The journey to unlock Cid begins on Starter Island. Players must first acquire the Stylish Bandit Beater, a mandatory weapon that gates the entire Shadow questline. This process involves a short but essential series of tasks.
Video Highlights:
- Detailed walkthrough of the Eminence in Shadow update
- Exact locations for both Starter Island crowbars
- Strategy for taking 5 million damage quickly
- Sid raid mechanics and boss patterns
- Shadow unlock requirements and mastery showcase
The initial quest requires locating two specific crowbars hidden across Starter Island. Once collected, the next major hurdle involves taking 5 million damage. The most efficient method is traveling to the Scorched Ruins, crafting a trial key, and entering a nightmare-difficulty trial. By letting mobs attack freely or intentionally losing to the wave two or three boss, players can rack up damage numbers rapidly.
Do not bring high-tier defensive gear when attempting the 5 million damage requirement. Lower your defenses as much as possible before entering the nightmare trial to ensure mobs deal maximum damage, significantly speeding up the process.
| Requirement | Location | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Crowbars | Starter Island | Check hidden corners and behind structures |
| 5M Damage Taken | Scorched Ruins | Craft trial key, use nightmare difficulty |
| Unlock Purchase | Starter Island NPC | Return to NPC after meeting damage threshold |
Starting the Shadow Questline
After equipping the Stylish Bandit Beater, travel to Frost Island to locate the Shadow Seller NPC. This NPC provides the critical questline needed to unlock the Cid (Shadow) unit. The questline tests both endurance and combat proficiency.
Use area-of-effect abilities or high-mobility attacks with the Stylish Bandit Beater to clear groups of mobs quickly. Focus on densely populated zones to maximize your kill count per minute.
The Shadow Seller assigns two primary objectives. First, players must defeat 250 mobs using only the Stylish Bandit Beater. This can be time-consuming but is highly achievable with consistent grinding. Second, players must conquer the Sid raid on medium difficulty or higher exactly five times.
| Quest Phase | Objective | Recommended Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Kill 250 mobs with Stylish Bandit Beater | Frost Island high-density areas |
| Phase 2 | Obtain Sid keys from drops | Frost Island bosses |
| Phase 3 | Clear Sid Raid 5 times (Medium+) | Sid Dungeon Entrance |
Frost Island
- Shadow Seller NPC location
- High mob density
- Ideal for 250 kill quest
Sid Keys
- Drops after Stylish Bandit questline
- Required for dungeon teleport
- Farm from specific mobs
Sid Dungeon
- 10 waves total
- Features two bosses
- Medium difficulty minimum
Sid Raid Boss Mechanics
The Sid dungeon is a ten-wave gauntlet culminating in two distinct boss encounters: Alpha and Sid. Understanding their attack patterns is crucial for clearing the raid efficiently within the required five attempts.
Alpha appears in the earlier waves and acts as a gear check. Ensure your health potions and evasive abilities are off cooldown before engaging Sid in the final wave, as his attack speed increases significantly at low health.
Sid drops specific items required to finalize the Shadow unlock. Once these drops are secured, players can return to the Shadow Seller NPC on Frost Island to purchase the base Shadow unit. The raid demands solid positioning and crowd control management to survive all ten waves without wasting attempts.
| Boss | Wave | Key Mechanic | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | Mid-Waves | High burst damage | Sid Keys |
| Sid | Final Wave | Speed increases at low HP | Shadow Requirement Items |
Unlocking Mastery and the Atomic Move
Obtaining the base Shadow unit is only the first step. To maximize Cid's potential, players must unlock his mastery, specifically the highly anticipated Atomic arm move. This requires visiting a specific mastery NPC and gathering additional resources.
Unlocking the Atomic move transforms Cid into a top-tier damage dealer. The move set is exceptionally smooth, featuring impressive visual effects and high sustained damage output that excels in both PvE and PvP scenarios.
Visit the designated mastery NPC (refer to in-game markers) with the required materials. The Atomic move provides a massive power spike, making the investment in the mastery questline highly rewarding for endgame content.
Purchase Base Shadow
Return to the Shadow Seller NPC on Frost Island with all Sid raid drops to acquire the base Cid unit.
Locate Mastery NPC
Find the specific mastery trainer marked on your map to begin the arm move unlock sequence.
Gather Mastery Materials
Collect the required resources listed by the NPC to initiate the mastery quest.
Activate Atomic Move
Complete the mastery requirements to permanently unlock the Atomic arm move for Cid.
Cid Move Set and Damage Showcase
Cid's move set in Lineage Piece is designed for aggressive, fast-paced combat. The animations are fluid, and the damage multipliers make him a formidable addition to any loadout.
Equipping Cid also grants access to Eminence in Shadow race buffs, providing passive stat enhancements that further boost his combat effectiveness and survivability in extended fights.
The showcase reveals that his normal attack chain is highly fluid, chaining into his special abilities without noticeable delay. The Atomic move serves as his ultimate nuke, capable of deleting high-health targets when timed correctly during their vulnerability windows.
| Move Type | Execution | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Combo | Fast, seamless transitions | ★★★★★ |
| Mobility Skill | Quick dash, good iframe | ★★★★☆ |
| Atomic Move | Massive AoE burst damage | ★★★★★ |
Cid Unlock Checklist:
- Find 2 crowbars on Starter Island
- Tank 5 million damage in Scorched Ruins
- Buy and equip Stylish Bandit Beater
- Kill 250 mobs on Frost Island
- Clear Sid Raid 5 times on Medium+
- Purchase Shadow from the NPC
- Unlock Atomic Mastery Move
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I get the Stylish Bandit Beater in Lineage Piece?
You must find two crowbars on Starter Island and then take 5 million damage. The fastest way to take damage is by crafting a trial key at Scorched Ruins and entering a nightmare difficulty trial.
Q: Where does the Shadow questline start?
After equipping the Stylish Bandit Beater, travel to Frost Island and speak with the Shadow Seller NPC to begin the Cid questline.
Q: How many times do I need to beat the Sid raid?
You must complete the Sid raid five times on medium or higher difficulty. The raid consists of 10 waves and features two bosses: Alpha and Sid.
Q: Is the Cid (Shadow) unit worth the grind?
Yes, Cid features a very smooth move set with impressive visual effects. The Atomic move deals massive damage, and the unit provides excellent Eminence race buffs for endgame content.