====== Shadow Lord ======

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Shadow Lord is a powerful boss enemy found in the Halls area of the dungeon. He represents one of the most challenging encounters before the final boss, Yog-Dzewa.

==== Description ====
The Shadow Lord is a powerful entity that rules over the Demon Halls. It embodies the darkness and supernatural power of the demon-occupied former dwarven outskirts. This boss combines physical and magical attacks with shadow-based abilities that make it particularly dangerous.

==== Combat ====
  * **Health:** Very high
  * **Attack:** Combination of physical and magical attacks
  * **Abilities:** 
    * Shadow-based attacks that may bypass normal defenses
    * Summoning of minions during combat
    * Special shadow mechanics in the arena
    * Teleportation and positioning changes
  * **Phase Mechanics:** May change tactics during the encounter

==== Special Mechanics ====
  * **Shadow Realm:** Special arena mechanics involving shadows
  * **Minion Summons:** Periodically summons lesser demons or shadow creatures
  * **Teleportation:** Can move unpredictably around the arena
  * **Darkness Abilities:** Attacks related to darkness and shadow magic

==== Location ====
  * Found in the Halls area (level 25)
  * Appears in a boss arena designed with shadow mechanics

==== Preparation ====
  * **Equipment:** Weapons effective against magical/undead enemies
  * **Consumables:** Healing items and protection from magical damage
  * **Strategy:** Plan for both physical and magical damage mitigation
  * **Light Sources:** Items that might counteract darkness mechanics

==== Tactics ====
  * Deal with summoned minions while focusing on the boss
  * Be prepared for sudden position changes
  * Manage area attacks to handle multiple targets
  * Protect against magical and shadow-based attacks
  * Maintain consistent damage output despite arena mechanics

==== Rewards ====
  * Access to deeper areas of the dungeon
  * Powerful magical or shadow-themed equipment
  * Valuable experience and treasure

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:bosses|Boss Enemies]] - Other major dungeon challenges
  * [[rpd:halls|Halls]] - The area where Shadow Lord is found
  * [[rpd:enemies|Enemies]] - Other creatures in the dungeon
  * [[rpd:combat|Combat]] - General combat mechanics
  * [[rpd:demons|Demons]] - Related entities in the dungeon

--- Additional Information from Shadow_Lord.txt ---

====== Shadow Lord ======

==== Description ====
The Shadow Lord is a powerful entity made of pure evil and impenetrable darkness. Many believe that he is the Old God himself, considering how powerful he is. While others assume that he is but a guardian of the Old God's chambers.

==== Stats ====
  * **HP:** Very high
  * **Attack Skill:** Very high
  * **Defense Skill:** High
  * **Damage:** Devastating
  * **Exp for Kill:** Very high

==== Special Abilities ====
  * **Darkness Powers:** Uses abilities related to shadow and darkness
  * **High Resistance:** Immune to many status effects
  * **Debuff Application:** Can apply multiple negative status effects
  * **Shadow Manipulation:** Controls shadows in the battle area

==== Notes ====
The Shadow Lord is an extremely powerful boss, potentially representing the Old God or one of its guardians. He presents one of the greatest challenges in the dungeon.