- Shadow weapon: Inspired by Cid Kagenou, requires a multi-step questline starting on Starter Island
- Prerequisite gear: Must craft the Stylish Bandit Beater before accessing the Shadow quest
- Raid requirement: Clear Cid's Castle Raid 5 times on Medium or higher difficulty
- Material farming: Collect Atomic Cores, Shadow Fragments, Shadow Orbs, and Black Slime
- Mastery unlock: Deal 1.5B damage and clear 15 Hard/Extreme Cid dungeons for the R Move
Shadow Weapon Overview & Video Guide
Shadow is one of the newest and most powerful weapons in Lineage Piece, inspired by Cid Kagenou from The Eminence in Shadow. It features flashy abilities, strong scaling, and massive damage output, making it a top-tier choice for players looking to maximize their effectiveness in both PvE and dungeon content.
The unlock process is lengthy and requires dedication, but the payoff is well worth the effort. Shadow focuses on high burst damage with excellent hitbox coverage, allowing players to clear waves of enemies efficiently.
Video Highlights:
- Complete walkthrough of the Shadow and Sung Jin Woo V2 unlock process
- Detailed showcase of Shadow's abilities and visual effects
- Step-by-step raid requirements and material farming locations
- Tier list discussion placing Shadow among the best weapons in the current meta
Before starting the Shadow questline, make sure your character is adequately leveled and equipped. The Cid's Castle Raid requires a solid build to clear consistently on Medium difficulty or higher.
Step 1: Unlock the Stylish Bandit Beater
Before you can begin the Shadow questline, you must first obtain the Stylish Bandit Beater weapon. This serves as the gateway item that unlocks access to the Shadow Seller NPC on Frost Island.
Head to Starter Island and locate the Stylish Bandit Beater NPC. The NPC will give you two specific requirements before the weapon becomes available for purchase.
Requirement 1: Collect Two Crowbars
| Crowbar | Location Description |
|---|---|
| First Crowbar | Under the tree near the house with the red roof |
| Second Crowbar | On the beach left of the teleporter |
Requirement 2: Take 5,000,000 Damage
The fastest method to accumulate this damage is by intentionally tanking hits in a trial:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Travel to Scorched Ruins |
| 2 | Craft a Trial Key |
| 3 | Start an Extreme Trial |
| 4 | Allow enemies to attack you repeatedly |
| 5 | Intentionally fail during Wave 2 or Wave 3 for faster resets |
Purchase Cost
Once both requirements are met, return to the NPC and purchase the Stylish Bandit Beater:
| Currency | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coins | 150,000 |
| Gems | 600 |
Make sure you have enough coins and gems saved before starting this process. Farming 600 Gems can take time if you haven't been completing daily activities.
Step 2: Shadow Questline & Raid Progression
After obtaining the Stylish Bandit Beater, travel to Frost Island and find the Shadow Seller NPC. You must equip the Stylish Bandit Beater before speaking to the NPC to trigger the questline.
The NPC will assign two major objectives that test both your combat skills and dedication.
Quest Objectives
| Objective | Requirement | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Kill Enemies | 250 kills using Stylish Bandit Beater | Farm low-level zones for quick kills |
| Cid's Castle Raid | Clear 5 times on Medium+ | Join a party for faster clears |
Cid's Castle Raid Breakdown
The raid is the core of the Shadow questline and contains challenging encounters:
| Raid Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Total Waves | 10 waves |
| Bosses | Alpha and Cid |
| Key Drop | Cid Keys allow teleportation directly into the dungeon |
| Material Source | Cid boss drops materials needed to purchase Shadow |
The Cid boss is the most important encounter in this raid because it drops the materials you need to buy Shadow. Focus on learning Cid's attack patterns to consistently clear the raid and maximize your material drops.
Alpha Boss
- First boss encounter
- Moderate difficulty
- Practice attack patterns
- Drops minor loot
Cid Boss
- Primary material source
- Higher difficulty than Alpha
- Drops Shadow Fragments and Orbs
- May drop Cid Keys
Wave Management
- 10 total waves to survive
- Conserve resources early
- Burst down priority targets
- Save cooldowns for bosses
Step 3: Material Farming & Shadow Purchase
After completing the full questline (250 kills and 5 raid clears), return to the Shadow Seller NPC on Frost Island to purchase the Shadow weapon. You will need the following materials:
Required Materials
| Material | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Core | x1 | Raid completion / Cid boss |
| Shadow Fragments | x5 | Cid boss drop |
| Shadow Orbs | x10 | Cid boss drop |
| Black Slime | x100 | Raid enemies / dungeon mobs |
Material drop rates from the Cid boss are relatively low. Expect to run the raid multiple times beyond the 5 required clears to gather everything needed. Stock up on Cid Keys to speed up the process.
Material Farming Efficiency
| Material | Best Farm Method | Estimated Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Core | Cid boss (Extreme) | 5-10 runs |
| Shadow Fragments | Cid boss (Hard+) | 8-15 runs |
| Shadow Orbs | Cid boss (Medium+) | 10-20 runs |
| Black Slime | Dungeon wave enemies | Accumulates naturally |
Shadow Mastery & Outfit Buffs
Unlocking Shadow is only the beginning. To maximize its potential, you need to unlock the R Move through the Mastery NPC and obtain the Shadow's Outfit accessory.
Mastery Requirements
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt using Shadow | 1,500,000,000 |
| Eminence Race | x1 |
| Eminence Title | x1 |
| Boss Kills | 75 |
| Cid Dungeon Clears (Hard/Extreme) | 15 |
Shadow's Outfit Accessory
The Shadow's Outfit drops from the Cid boss and provides valuable stat multipliers:
| Buff | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Strength | x1 |
| Defense | x1.1 |
| Weapon | x2 |
| Power | x1 |
The x2 Weapon multiplier on Shadow's Outfit makes this accessory especially valuable for Shadow-focused builds. Prioritize farming the Cid boss until the outfit drops to significantly boost your damage output.
Shadow Unlock Progress:
- Collect 2 Crowbars on Starter Island
- Take 5,000,000 damage in Extreme Trial
- Purchase Stylish Bandit Beater (150K Coins + 600 Gems)
- Kill 250 enemies with Stylish Bandit Beater
- Clear Cid's Castle Raid 5 times on Medium+
- Gather all 4 material types from Cid boss
- Purchase Shadow from Shadow Seller NPC on Frost Island
Shadow vs Other Meta Weapons
Shadow competes with other top-tier weapons in the current Lineage Piece meta. Here's how it compares:
| Weapon | Damage | Scaling | Difficulty | Meta Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow | Very High | Excellent | Moderate | S-Tier |
| Sung Jin Woo V2 | Very High | Excellent | Hard | S-Tier |
| Miyabi | High | Good | Easy (Banner) | A-Tier |
Shadow and Sung Jin Woo V2 are currently considered the strongest weapons in the game. Shadow offers an easier entry point since it doesn't require the extensive V2 questline that Sung Jin Woo demands, making it the recommended choice for players looking to quickly boost their power level.
Choose Shadow If
- You want high burst damage
- You prefer flashy VFX abilities
- You want a shorter unlock process
- You enjoy wave-clear content
Choose Sung Jin Woo V2 If
- You want the absolute strongest weapon
- You enjoy long questlines
- You have a strong party for trials
- You don't mind AFK grinding
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where do you start the Shadow questline in Lineage Piece?
Start by talking to the Stylish Bandit Beater NPC on Starter Island. After collecting two Crowbars and taking 5,000,000 damage, purchase the weapon, then head to Frost Island and speak to the Shadow Seller NPC with the Stylish Bandit Beater equipped.
Q: How many raid clears are required for Shadow?
You must complete Cid's Castle Raid 5 times on Medium difficulty or higher. However, you will likely need additional runs to farm all the required materials from the Cid boss.
Q: What boss drops Shadow materials?
The Cid boss in Cid's Castle Raid drops the required Shadow materials, including Atomic Cores, Shadow Fragments, Shadow Orbs, and Black Slime. The Cid boss also has a chance to drop Cid Keys and the Shadow's Outfit accessory.
Q: How do you unlock Shadow's R Move (Mastery)?
Speak to the Mastery NPC after meeting these requirements: deal 1,500,000,000 damage with Shadow, obtain the Eminence Race and Eminence Title, achieve 75 Boss Kills, and clear 15 Cid Dungeons on Hard or Extreme difficulty.
Q: Is Shadow worth the grind in the current meta?
Yes. Shadow is considered an S-Tier weapon with excellent scaling, a x2 Weapon multiplier from its outfit accessory, and strong wave-clear capabilities. It is one of the best weapons available in Lineage Piece as of 2026.