- Cid questline: The central path to unlocking the Shadow weapon in Lineage Piece
- Prerequisite weapon: Obtain the Stylish Bandit Beater from Starter Island first
- Raid requirement: Clear Cid's Castle Raid 5 times on Medium or higher difficulty
- Material farming: Collect Atomic Core, Shadow Fragments, Shadow Orbs, and Black Slime
- Mastery grind: Deal 1.5B damage and clear 15 Hard/Extreme dungeons for the R Move
Lineage Piece Cid Questline Overview
The Lineage Piece Cid questline is a multi-stage progression path introduced in the Eminence in Shadow update. It allows players to unlock Shadow, a high-damage weapon inspired by Cid Kagenou. The questline involves fetching hidden items, soaking millions of damage, clearing a 10-wave raid, and farming rare boss drops.
Video Highlights:
- Full walkthrough of the Eminence in Shadow update
- Step-by-step guide to obtaining the Stylish Bandit Beater
- Cid's Castle Raid mechanics and boss strategies
- Shadow weapon showcase and damage testing
The questline is divided into two major phases. The first phase requires you to prove your worth by obtaining the Stylish Bandit Beater. The second phase takes you to Frost Island, where the Shadow Seller NPC assigns you combat and raid objectives directly tied to the Cid boss encounter.
Before starting, stock up on healing items and ensure your character is at least level 100. The Cid raid on Medium difficulty demands solid gear and a well-planned skill rotation to survive the 10-wave gauntlet.
Phase 1: Unlocking the Stylish Bandit Beater
You cannot start the Shadow questline without the Stylish Bandit Beater. Head to Starter Island and locate the Stylish Bandit Beater NPC. This NPC gives you two specific tasks that must be completed before the weapon becomes available for purchase.
Task 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 |
Task 2: Take 5,000,000 Damage
The fastest method to absorb five million damage involves using trial keys.
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travel to Scorched Ruins | Accessible via standard teleport |
| 2 | Craft a Trial Key | Use gathered materials at the crafting station |
| 3 | Start an Extreme Trial | Enter the nightmare difficulty trial |
| 4 | Let enemies attack you | Stand in range and absorb hits repeatedly |
| 5 | Intentionally fail at Wave 2 or 3 | Allows faster resets for repeated attempts |
Once both tasks are complete, return to the NPC and purchase the Stylish Bandit Beater.
| Purchase Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coins | 150,000 |
| Gems | 600 |
Do not bring high-defense gear when soaking damage in trials. The goal is to take damage, not mitigate it. Equip lower-tier armor to ensure enemies chip away at your health pool efficiently, but keep enough survivability to avoid dying before reaching the 5 million threshold.
Phase 2: The Shadow Questline on Frost Island
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 this NPC to trigger the questline dialogue.
The Shadow Seller assigns two major objectives that test both your endurance and raid competency.
Objective 1: Mob Elimination
- Kill 250 enemies
- Must use the Stylish Bandit Beater
- Any mob zone counts toward progress
- Time-consuming but straightforward
Objective 2: Cid Raid Clears
- Complete Cid's Castle Raid 5 times
- Must be on Medium difficulty or higher
- Raid contains 10 waves and 2 bosses
- Bosses: Alpha and Cid
Cid's Castle Raid Breakdown
The raid is the core of the Lineage Piece Cid questline. It features 10 waves of escalating difficulty, culminating in two boss encounters.
| Raid Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Waves | 10 |
| First Boss | Alpha (appears mid-raid) |
| Final Boss | Cid (drops Shadow materials) |
| Difficulty Requirement | Medium or higher |
| Minimum Clears for Quest | 5 runs |
| Teleport Item | Cid Keys (obtained from questline and drops) |
The Cid boss is the most critical encounter because it drops the materials needed to purchase Shadow from the Seller NPC after completing the questline.
Use Cid Keys to teleport directly into the dungeon, skipping travel time. Farm these keys during the Stylish Bandit Beater questline so you have a stockpile ready before starting the raid clears. This saves significant time across your five required runs.
Shadow Materials and Purchase Requirements
After finishing the full questline, return to the Shadow Seller NPC on Frost Island. You will need specific materials to purchase the Shadow weapon. Most of these drop from raid completions and the Cid boss encounter.
Shadow Unlock Materials
| Material | Amount Required | Primary Source |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Core | x1 | Cid boss drop |
| Shadow Fragments | x5 | Raid completion rewards |
| Shadow Orbs | x10 | Cid boss drop |
| Black Slime | x100 | Raid mob drops |
Material drop rates from the Cid boss are notably low. Expect to run the dungeon well beyond the minimum five quest clears. Prepare for repeated farming runs to gather all required Shadow Orbs and Shadow Fragments before you can purchase the weapon.
Shadow's Outfit Accessory
The update also introduces Shadow's Outfit, an accessory that drops from the Cid boss. This item provides valuable stat multipliers for Shadow-focused builds.
| Buff Type | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Strength | x1 |
| Defense | x1.1 |
| Weapon | x2 |
| Power | x1 |
The x2 Weapon multiplier makes Shadow's Outfit one of the most valuable accessories for players using the Shadow weapon, significantly boosting overall damage output.
Shadow Mastery and R Move Unlock
Unlocking Shadow is only the beginning. To maximize the weapon's potential, you must unlock its R Move through the Mastery NPC. This requires a significant post-unlock grind.
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 or Extreme) | 15 |
Equip Shadow and Start Farming Damage
After purchasing Shadow from the Seller NPC, equip it immediately. Every hit counts toward the 1.5 billion damage requirement. Focus on high-HP targets and raid bosses to maximize damage per second.
Obtain Eminence Race and Title
The Eminence Race buffs and Eminence Title are required for mastery. Check the Mastery NPC for specific unlock conditions related to the Eminence in Shadow update content.
Grind Boss Kills
Accumulate 75 boss kills across any available content. Cid's Castle Raid bosses count toward this total, making repeated raid clears doubly productive.
Clear 15 Hard or Extreme Cid Dungeons
Step up from Medium to Hard or Extreme difficulty. These higher-difficulty clears are mandatory for the mastery unlock. Prepare with upgraded gear and consumables.
Return to Mastery NPC
Once all requirements are met, speak to the Mastery NPC to unlock Shadow's R Move, adding a powerful new ability to your moveset.
To reach 1.5 billion damage efficiently, target raid bosses and high-level world bosses. The Shadow weapon's smooth moveset and strong scaling make it effective in extended fights. Track your progress by periodically checking with the Mastery NPC.
Questline Preparation Checklist
Pre-Questline Preparation:
- Reach at least level 100 before attempting Cid raid
- Save 150,000 Coins for Stylish Bandit Beater purchase
- Save 600 Gems for Stylish Bandit Beater purchase
- Stockpile Trial Key materials for damage soaking
- Prepare medium-defense gear for 5M damage absorption task
- Clear inventory space for Shadow materials and Black Slime
Questline Execution Goals:
- Collect both Crowbars on Starter Island
- Soak 5,000,000 damage in Scorched Ruins trials
- Purchase and equip Stylish Bandit Beater
- Kill 250 mobs using Stylish Bandit Beater
- Clear Cid's Castle Raid 5 times on Medium or higher
- Collect all Shadow materials from Cid boss drops
- Purchase Shadow from Shadow Seller NPC on Frost Island
The full questline, including material farming for the Shadow purchase, typically takes several hours of dedicated playtime. The mastery grind adds a significant post-unlock commitment. Plan your sessions accordingly to avoid burnout.
FAQ
Q: Where does the Lineage Piece Cid questline start?
The questline begins on Starter Island. Talk to the Stylish Bandit Beater NPC to receive the first two tasks: collecting two Crowbars and taking 5,000,000 damage. After completing those and purchasing the weapon, head to Frost Island to speak with the Shadow Seller NPC for the main Shadow questline.
Q: How many Cid raid clears are required for the Shadow questline?
You must complete Cid's Castle Raid 5 times on Medium difficulty or higher. The raid contains 10 waves and two bosses: Alpha and Cid. The Cid boss is especially important because it drops the materials needed to purchase Shadow after the questline is complete.
Q: What materials do I need to buy Shadow in Lineage Piece?
You need 1 Atomic Core, 5 Shadow Fragments, 10 Shadow Orbs, and 100 Black Slime. These materials primarily drop from the Cid boss and raid completions. Due to low drop rates, expect to run the dungeon multiple times beyond the five quest-required clears.
Q: How do I unlock Shadow's R Move mastery?
Visit the Mastery NPC after unlocking Shadow. You must deal 1.5 billion damage with the weapon, obtain the Eminence Race and Eminence Title, achieve 75 boss kills, and clear the Cid Dungeon 15 times on Hard or Extreme difficulty.