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|game = {{TP}}
|game = {{TP}}
|other = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|other = {{SSBB}}
|habitat = [[Ordon Spring]], [[Faron Spring]], [[Faron Woods]], [[Sacred Grove]], [[Hyrule Field]], [[Eldin Spring]], [[Death Mountain]], [[Zora's Domain]], [[Upper Zora's River]], [[Hyrule Castle Town|Castle Town]], [[Lake Hylia]], [[Gerudo Mesa]], [[Mirror Chamber]], [[Snowpeak Top]], [[Palace of Twilight]]
|habitat = [[Ordon Spring]], [[Faron Spring]], [[Faron Woods]], [[Sacred Grove]], [[Hyrule Field]], [[Eldin Spring]], [[Death Mountain]], [[Zora's Domain]], [[Upper Zora's River]], [[Hyrule Castle Town|Castle Town]], [[Lake Hylia]], [[Gerudo Mesa]], [[Mirror Chamber]], [[Snowpeak Top]], [[Palace of Twilight]]
|weapon = Any, [[Wolf Link]] and [[Spin Attack#Twilight Princess|Great Spin]] being the most effective
|weapon = Any, [[Wolf Link]] and [[Spin Attack#Twilight Princess|Great Spin]] being the most effective
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<!-- Shadow Beast is the name given by the US official site and Midna, and the Light Spirit calls them shadow beings. Twilit Messenger is a name given by Prima Games, who has the Nintendo seal of approval but is just a creator of strategy guides. Right after Midna says "shadow beasts", a group of them is shown walking with Zant.-->  
'''Shadow Beasts''',<ref name=Quote1>{{Cite|It was a peaceful place... until [[Zant]] took control of the [[Twilight Realm]] and transformed all of the [[Twili]] into shadow beasts.|Midna|TP}}</ref> also referred to as Shadow Beings, Black Beasts, or Twilit Messengers, are the muscle behind Zant's twilight invasion in {{TP}}.
'''Shadow Beasts''',<ref name=Quote1>{{Cite|It was a peaceful place... until Zant took control of the Twilight Realm and transformed all of the Twili into shadow beasts.|Midna|TP}}</ref> also referred to as '''Shadow Beings''',<ref>{{Cite|Beware... A shadow being... It approaches...|Ordona|TP}}</ref> '''Black Beasts''',<ref>{{Cite|The black beast you slayed was a shadow being. It had come to seize the power of light I wield.|Ordona|TP}}</ref> '''Shadow Assassins''' or '''Twilit Messengers''',<ref>{{cite web|quote= Shadow Assassin|author= N/A|published= n.d.|retrieved=May 9, 2015|url= http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rzdj/character/monster/m11.html|title= ゼルダの伝説　トワイライトプリンセス|site= Official Japanese Twilight Princess Site|type=}}</ref> are the muscle behind [[Zant]]'s [[Twilight]] invasion in {{TP}}.
 


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===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
Shadow Beasts appear as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros.)|trophy]] and [[sticker]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
Shadow Beasts appear as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros.)|Trophy]] and [[Sticker]] in {{SSBB}}.


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==Etymology==
The Japanese name for Shadow Beasts, {{Japanese|影の使者|Kage no Shisha}}, alongside their ability to revive fallen Shadow Beasts may be a reference to the phrase {{Japanese|死者を生かす|Shishawoikasu}}, meaning "to raise the dead".


==Trivia==
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*There exists in the code for ''Twilight Princess'' an unused enemy model (see right) which may have been an early version of the Shadow Beast.<ref>{{cite web|quote= |author= |published= |retrieved=April 27, 2015|url= https://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess#Early_Shadow_Beast|title= The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess§Early Shadow Beast|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type=}}</ref>
*There exists in the code for ''Twilight Princess'' an unused enemy model (see right) which may have been an early version of the Shadow Beast.<ref>{{cite web|quote= |author= |published= |retrieved=April 27, 2015|url= https://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess#Early_Shadow_Beast|title= The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess§Early Shadow Beast|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type=}}</ref>
*When Link first fights multiple Shadow Beasts, if the spin attack is used on the last two, one will still survive, so Midna can teach Link the energy field attack.
*When Link first fights multiple Shadow Beasts, if the spin attack is used on the last two, one will still survive, so Midna can teach Link the energy field attack.
*The official Japanese website for Twilight Princess calls them "Shadow Assassins".
*Their {{Japanese|Japanese name|Kage no Shisha||1}} and ability to revive fallen Shadow Beasts may be a reference to the phrase {{Japanese|死者を生かす|Shishawoikasu||1}}, meaning "to raise the dead".
*The Shadow Beasts' hands resemble that of the enemy [[Zant's Hand]] in terms of the middle two fingers are shorter.
*The Shadow Beasts' hands resemble that of the enemy [[Zant's Hand]] in terms of the middle two fingers are shorter.


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Revision as of 21:20, 9 May 2015

Shadow Beasts,[1] also referred to as Shadow Beings,[2] Black Beasts,[3] Shadow Assassins or Twilit Messengers,[4] are the muscle behind Zant's Twilight invasion in Twilight Princess.

Characteristics and Weaknesses

The Shadow Beasts are dark, willowy beings that drop out of Portals all across Hyrule and in the Twilight Realm, always in packs of three or more except for the very first battle in the Ordon Spring. They are Twili that have been corrupted and turned into monsters by Zant.[1] Shadow Beasts are strong enough that only a few were needed to overrun and defeat the many Hylian Soldiers guarding Princess Zelda, despite the fact that the latter had advantageous numbers. It is also hinted by Barnes that they are not only composed of transformed Twilis, but also have the ability to turn Humans into their kind,[5] meaning that they are not restricted to one species.

If there is ever only one standing Shadow Beast during a group battle, it will utter an unearthly howl that rejuvenates the others.[6] Thus, at least the last two must be killed at the same time in order to truly defeat a pack.[7] Once there are only a few left, most area attacks can finish them off,[8] though some will not function correctly, such as the Jump Strike or the Mortal Draw.

Different Shadow Beasts are seen in the cutscene which shows Zant taking Hyrule Castle and Midna's history of the Twili. These are larger than the normal ones, and bear a different head-dressing; a round silver plate with a special marking on them. However, these monsters are never seen during actual gameplay, so their status and any exclusive powers remain a mystery. One possible theory is that they are a sort of honorguard for Zant, as they always appear near him, generally in flanking positions.

Non-canon Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Shadow Beasts appear as a Trophy and Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Trophy Information

Game Image Description How to Unlock
Super Smash Bros. Brawl File:Shadow Beast Trophy.png A loyal minion sent in from the Twilight Realm by Zant. Shadow Beasts suddenly appear from portals in the sky and attack in groups. As long as one is left alive, any others will be revived, so you must leave at least two living and defeat them at the same time. If you wipe them all out succesfully, a warp point will open. Random

Sticker Information

Name Image Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by
Shadow Beast File:Shadow Beast Sticker.png Twilight Princess [Darkness] - Attack +28 This sticker is only usable by Ganondorf

Etymology

The Japanese name for Shadow Beasts, Template:Japanese, alongside their ability to revive fallen Shadow Beasts may be a reference to the phrase Template:Japanese, meaning "to raise the dead".

Trivia

An early Shadow Beast
An early Shadow Beast
  • There exists in the code for Twilight Princess an unused enemy model (see right) which may have been an early version of the Shadow Beast.[9]
  • When Link first fights multiple Shadow Beasts, if the spin attack is used on the last two, one will still survive, so Midna can teach Link the energy field attack.
  • The Shadow Beasts' hands resemble that of the enemy Zant's Hand in terms of the middle two fingers are shorter.

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "It was a peaceful place... until Zant took control of the Twilight Realm and transformed all of the Twili into shadow beasts." — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  2. ↑ "Beware... A shadow being... It approaches..." — Ordona (Twilight Princess)
  3. ↑ "The black beast you slayed was a shadow being. It had come to seize the power of light I wield." — Ordona (Twilight Princess)
  4. ↑ Template:Cite web
  5. ↑ "They sure didn't seem impressed by my bombs! How long do you think we can hold this sanctuary against beasts that strong, huh? Once they attack, it's OVER! Remember the lady from the general store? Just one of those things attacked her, and a whole gang from town went to save her! And what happened? She was already gone, and there were TWO monsters waitin'! ...You connectin' the dots? That means that if we get attacked by them, then we'll be..." — Barnes (Twilight Princess)
  6. ↑ "If you leave the last one alive, it's just going to use that shriek to bring the others back." — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  7. ↑ "No need to take these little pests on one at a time, right? You can take them all at once! So... You can handle this by yourself, can't you?" — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  8. ↑ "You just hold down B and I'll expand an energy field. Enclose all of your enemies within it and release the button!" — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  9. ↑ Template:Cite web
Names in Other Regions
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese Template:Japanese Shadow Messenger
France FrenchEU Assassin des ombres
Germany German Dämon der Finsternis
Italy Italian Mostro dell'ombra

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