Shadow Hood

Part of the Shadow Stalker Set. Dramatically boosts Assassin Backstab damage and Crit rate.

Type	Helm
Rarity	Legendary

How to Obtain

Shadow Stalker Set crafting (5× Shadow Essence + 2× Void Wraith Trophy), rare drop from Void Wraith.

Uses

Equip for 5-piece Shadow Stalker Set bonus
Salvage for 3× Shadow Essence (below value — don't salvage)

Pro Tip

Do not salvage this item. The 5-piece set bonus is one of the highest DPS increases in the game.

Lore & Strategy

Adventurers who study the history of Shadow Hood know it did not simply appear on vendor shelves — every armor in the epic tier has a story tied to the endless war between Vampires and Werewolves. Armorers on both sides of the conflict favor this design for the balance it strikes between mobility and protection in prolonged fights. Epic-tier drops like this are exactly what most mid-game players are grinding dungeons for on a weekly basis.

Strategy tip: keep it repaired between dungeon runs, and match it with accessories that cover its weakest resistance so you are not caught out by elemental damage.