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Shadow Dagger

Shadow Dagger

WeaponMelee
Category
Weapon
Subcategory
Melee
Obtaining Methods
1
Added At
2026-02-07

Shadow Dagger is a Weapon item in the Melee subcategory. This item can be obtained through class abilities. It has usage and class perks mechanics and base damage and attack speed abilities. You can read about three usage tips and discover two interesting facts and trivia about this item.

Description

Shadow Dagger is the signature weapon of the Nightcrawler class, the Shadow Dagger is a fast-stabbing melee weapon that excels in darkness. Its power is directly tied to the time of day, receiving a significant damage boost and empowering its wielder with enhanced abilities during the night.

Item Details & Mechanics

Statistics:

Base damage:~12 per hit
Attack speed:Fast

Mechanics:

Usage:
A fast melee weapon. As part of the Nightcrawler class, the Shadow Dagger's wielder gains bonus damage, movement speed, and night vision during the night.
Class perks:
Nightcrawler Level 1: Nighttime grants bonus damage, speed, and night vision. Level 2: Enemy detection range is reduced at night. Level 3: The chance for The Deer to spawn is reduced during night exploration.

Obtaining Methods1 method

Method 1
The Shadow Dagger is the starting weapon for the Nightcrawler, which can be purchased from the Class Shop for 200 Diamonds.

Usage Tips3 tips

Tip 1

The Nightcrawler class and the Shadow Dagger are designed for a nocturnal playstyle; do most of your hunting and exploring at night to maximize your advantages.

Tip 2

The reduced enemy detection at Level 2 makes you an excellent scout and allows for easy stealth takedowns.

Tip 3

Pair the Shadow Dagger with the Poison Armor to deal passive damage to enemies that manage to hit you.

Trivia2 facts

Fact 1

The Nightcrawler's class progression is tied to getting kills in the dark, which includes nighttime and unlit caves.

Fact 2

This class is considered a top-tier choice for solo players due to its powerful self-buffs and stealth capabilities at night.