Lore
Malachar himself died on the fourth floor, quietly, of something boring. What waits there is the dent his absence left in the room, and it has had two hundred years to practise the walk.
How to unlock Shade of Malachar
Floor 4 of the Depths — Shadow Crypt. Kill it once; losing files nothing.
Stats
| floor | 4 |
| zone | Shadow Crypt |
| fights | magic |
| special | Shadow Step — dodge next attack 100% |
What it leaves behind
| Soulrend Scepter | ATK 30-50 | Rare |
| Wraithcloak | DEF +18, HP +120, Dodge +8 | Rare |
| Veil of Shadows | DEF +8, HP +50 | Rare |
| Phantom Treads | Speed +12, Dodge +10 | Rare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Shade of Malachar in Grindveil?
Malachar himself died on the fourth floor, quietly, of something boring. What waits there is the dent his absence left in the room, and it has had two hundred years to practise the walk.
How do you unlock Shade of Malachar?
Floor 4 of the Depths — Shadow Crypt. Kill it once; losing files nothing.
Which Codex chapter holds Shade of Malachar?
Shade of Malachar is entry #4 in the Bestiary chapter of the Grindveil Codex.
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