Shade

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A shade is an undead creature, created by black magic.

It cannot be harmed, except with positively-enchanted, blessed, or silver weapons. Orcus Town is the only place where shades appear. If you've got this far without an alternative, you can use the Bell of Opening as a silver weapon against them. Unarmed gloveless combat with a silver ring equipped can also work.

Shades can also move freely through solid rock, and can see invisible creatures.