Editing Shadow

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Orignally:<br>13 (Fallen, Nuclear, Western & Pizzeria)
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{{QuoteBox|Incoming ninjas!<br/>(Hint: Get camo detection.)|Beginning of Wave 13 ([[Golden Mode|Golden]])}}
{{QuoteBox|Keep an eye out for hidden enemies!<br/>Without the right upgrades, they'll sneak right past your defenses!|[[Commander (Narrator)|Commander]] dialogue on Wave 13 ([[Fallen Mode|Fallen]])}}
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{{QuoteBox|Be careful not to hide your enemies.<br/>Disable security without making the necessary changes.|[[Commander (Narrator)|Commander]] dialogue on Wave 13 ([[Translated#Dialogue|Translated Fallen]])}}
{{QuoteBox|без цвета|[[Commander (Narrator)|Commander]] dialogue on Wave 15 ([[Translated#Dialogue|Translated Fallen]])}}
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{{QuoteBox|Keep a<sup>[sic]</sup> eye out for hidden enemies!<br/>Without the right upgrades, they'll sneak right past your defenses!|[[Commander (Narrator)|Commander]] dialogue on Wave 13 ([[Fallen Mode|Fallen]])}}
{{QuoteBox|More Shadows!|[[Commander (Narrator)|Commander]] dialogue on Wave 15 ([[Fallen Mode|Fallen]])}}
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{{QuoteBox|Keep a<sup>[sic]</sup> eye out fow hidden enemies! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)૭☒<br/>Without the wight upgwades, they'ww sneak wight past youw defenses! (☉ㅅ☉U)|[[Commander (Narrator)|Commander]] dialogue on Wave 13 ([[April Fools 2022#Narration|April Fools 2022 Fallen]])}}
{{QuoteBox|Mowe shadows! .⁰(☒д☒ₒ )⁰.|[[Commander (Narrator)|Commander]] dialogue on Wave 15 ([[April Fools 2022#Narration|April Fools 2022 Fallen]])}}
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==Description==
The '''Shadow''' is a relatively high health [[Enemies|enemy]] that cannot be attacked by towers without hidden detection. The '''Shadow''' is faster than the [[Abnormal]] and also has more health than it. Because of its relatively early debut and because it is hidden, it can quickly become a problem without adequate hidden detection.

The '''Shadow''' appears [[Sandbox Mode|Sandbox]] exclusive, [[Golden Mode|Golden]] and [[Legacy Fallen Mode|Legacy Fallen]] modes.

The [[Dark Necromancer]] can also spawn the '''Shadow'''. It also can be spawned by the [[Mystery]].

==Appearance==
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|Current
|The current version of the '''Shadow''' has a translucent black body. It has a white slash across its face with two lines leaking from the right side of it. It also emits dark purple smoke from its torso.
|Current (Enemies Beta)
|The [[Enemies Beta]] version of the '''Shadow''' has a black translucent body, with its limbs, torso and head fading into a glowing purple. It also has glowing purple veins on its head and arms.

It will fade completely, then fade back into view at regular intervals.
|Original
|The original version of the '''Shadow''' had a translucent black body. It was faceless and emitted purple smoke from its torso.
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==Strategy==
*Most early game towers gain hidden detection. Such towers are recommended to deal with early '''Shadows'''.
**As '''Shadows''' spawn in hordes, the [[Golden Pyromancer]] is particularly useful, being able to damage multiple enemies at once and having hidden detection by default.
***The [[Pyromancer]] can also be useful against '''Shadows''', although it costs more and does not have hidden detection at base level.
**Single target towers, like the [[Militant]], [[Golden Soldier]], [[Crook Boss]] or [[Warden]], can also clear out groups of '''Shadows''', although they will require more cash to successfully eliminate them.
**The [[Minigunner]] and [[Accelerator]] are very strong options against '''Shadows''', as lower levels have DPS relative to the '''Shadows'''' health.
***Use of the [[Farm]] to get these towers is recommended.
***Be wary of the [[Accelerator]]'s long charge-up time, cooldown time and short overcharge, as it may allow some '''Shadows''' to leak without sufficient upgrades.
*For splash damage towers that cannot target '''Shadows''', such as the [[Mortar]], if a '''Shadow''' is caught up in an explosion, they will be dealt splash damage.
**This means that another detectable enemy must be near the '''Shadow''' for a splash damage tower to hit the '''Shadow'''.
**While the [[Rocketeer]] has hidden detection, it should not be used early on due to its high upgrade and placement cost.
*You can use the [[Frost Blaster]], [[Freezer]] and [[Warden]] to slow this down, though it is not necessary.
**You cannot use the [[Toxic Gunner]] as it does not have hidden detection.
**The [[Sledger]] and [[Electroshocker]], while not having hidden detection, can hit '''Shadows''' if another detectable enemy is near it, as they can hit multiple enemies, but this rarely occurs.
*The [[Necromancer]] can be an useful counter to '''Shadows''', as its skeletons have higher health than '''Shadows''' and has piercing to deal with hordes of them.
**Additionally, most of its units have hidden detection, making them even more useful against '''Shadows'''.
*[[Barricade]]s can be quite effective against '''Shadows''' if you are unable to get any reliable hidden detecting towers in time as it can damage hidden enemies. Do be aware that it can only defeat eight '''Shadows''' before it breaks.

==Gallery==
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{{GalleryHeader|Previous Variants}}
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Shadow0.png|First version (29 October 2020 – 8 May 2021)
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{{GalleryHeader|Corpse Variants}}
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CorpseShadow.png|Second [[Corpse (Enemy)|Corpse]] variant, current version (12 March 2025 – Present)
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{{GalleryHeader|Promotional Videos}}
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Entity System - Tower Defense Simulator|'''Shadow''' on a promotional video.
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{{GalleryHeader|Trailers}}
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Tower Defense Simulator- ☢️ NUCLEAR Update!☢️|'''Shadow''' in the game trailer.
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{{GalleryHeader|Miscellaneous}}
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IndexShadow.png|'''Shadow''' on its [[Index]] icon.
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==Trivia==
*The '''Shadow''' is the successor of the [[Ninja]], an enemy that existed prior to the [[Overhaul v1.0|Overhaul Update]].

==Update History==
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*'''29 October 2020''' - [[Overhaul v1.0]]
**'''Shadow''' added, replacing the [[Ninja]].
*'''8 May 2021''' - [[Overhaul v1.3]]
**Appearance changed.
*'''29 July 2022''' - [[v1.3.0]]
**Now appears in [[Polluted Wasteland II]].
**Now has a new appearance with the [[Enemies Beta]] modifier active.
*'''30 September 2022''' - [[v1.4.0]]
**Now appears in [[Badlands II]].
*'''31 October 2022''' - [[v1.4.2]]
**Now appears in [[Pizza Party]].
*'''2 August 2024''' - [[v1.27.0]]
**No longer appears in [[Fallen Mode|Fallen]] mode, as it has been replaced by the [[Fallen Soul]].
*'''17 December 2024''' - [[v1.46.0|v1.46.4]]
**'''Shadow''' now appears in [[Golden Mode|Golden]] mode and [[Legacy Fallen Mode|Legacy Fallen]] mode, if activated through [[Sandbox Mode|Sandbox]] mode.
*'''17 December 2024''' - [[v1.46.0|v1.46.5]]
**'''Shadow''' no longer appears in [[Golden Mode|Golden]] mode and [[Legacy Fallen Mode|Legacy Fallen]] mode, as they have been removed.
*'''8 January 2025''' - [[v1.46.0]]
**{{Bug}} '''Shadow''' creates [[Mystery]] death particles on death.
*'''22 January 2025''' - [[v1.50.0]]
**No longer appears in [[Pizza Party]].
*'''5 Febuary 2025''' - [[v1.52.0]]
**No longer appears in [[Badlands II]].
*'''12 February 2025''' - [[v1.53.0|v1.53.3a]]
**'''Shadow''' now appears in [[Golden Mode|Golden]] mode and [[Legacy Fallen Mode|Legacy Fallen]] mode, if activated through [[Sandbox Mode|Sandbox]] mode.
*'''19 February 2025''' - [[v1.54.0]]
**No longer appears in [[Polluted Wasteland II]].
**{{Bug}} '''Shadow’s''' model does not load in the [[Index]].
*'''24 September 2025''' - [[v1.75.0]]
**No longer appears in public rotation of [[Challenge Maps]], as they exclusively appear within [[Sandbox Mode|Sandbox]] mode.
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{{Golden|[[Abnormal Boss]]|Wave 10|Shadow|Wave 13|[[Mystery]]|Wave 16}}
{{LegacyFallen|[[Abnormal Boss]]|Wave 10|Shadow|Wave 13|[[Mystery]]|Wave 16}}
{{FallenNuclear|[[Wasted Boss]]|Wave 10|Shadow|Wave 13|[[Mystery]]|Wave 16}}



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