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{{Monster Infobox
|title=Umbra
|image=[[Image:DQIII_Umbra.png|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romanji={{tt|Maou no kage|Demon Lord's shadow}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|old=Vile Shadow<br>VileShade
}}

The '''umbra''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It is a powerful, crimson red variant of the [[shadow]] with glowing yellow eyes.

==Characteristics==
Umbras are the strongest versions of the shadow {{MFamilies}}s, appearing only in places filled with darkness. As its Japanese name states, they are shadows of deceased Demon Lord themselves given physical form. The official guide book for the {{Super Famicom}} version of {{Dragon Quest III}} states that they are the malicious intent of [[Baramos]] given semi-physical form. With its high agility, it can become a nuisance to adventurers with its instant death spells and sickly sweet breath. Thankfully, they are vulnerable to having their magic sealed away with [[Fizzle]]. Although its shadowy ilk appeared in {{VI}} and {{VIII}}, umbras themselves did not make a reappearance in the series until {{X}} and {{XI}}, as well as various spinoff games.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{DQ1HD2DEnemy
|name=Umbra
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romanji=Maou no kage
|bestiaryNumber=#088
|family=[[Amorphous family|Amorphous]]<br>{{Undead}}<br>{{Floating}}
|description=These denizens of the dark toil away in the shadows hoping to solidify their malevolent master's iron grip on the realm
|sprite=[[File:Umbra DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=174
|mp=90
|exp=296
|gold=38
|attack=203
|defense=276
|agility=121
|spells=[[Boom]]<br>[[Swoosh]]<br>[[Whack]]
|skills=Acts 1~2 times per turn<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|item=[[Seed of magic]] (1/128)
|locations=[[Grave of Galen]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=100%
|wind-resist=75%
|strike-resist=25%
|lightning-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
}}

==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Umbra
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romanji=Maou no kage
|bestiaryNumber=#167
|family=[[Amorphous family|Amorphous]]<br>{{Undead}}<br>{{Floating}}
|description=These denizens of the dark toil away in the shadows hoping to solidify their malevolent master's iron grip on the realm
|sprite=[[File:Umbra DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=516
|mp=90
|exp=4,448
|gold=37
|attack=271
|defense=339
|agility=211
|spells=[[Boom]]<br>[[Swoosh]]<br>[[Whack]]
|skills=Acts 1~2 times per turn<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|item=[[Dieamend]] (1/64)
|steal=[[Unsealant]] (1/8)
|locations=[[Hall of Hargon]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=100%
|wind-resist=75%
|strike-resist=25%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Umbra
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romanji=Maou no kage
|bestiaryNumber=#107
|sprite=[[File:Silhouette DQIII NES.gif]]
|lvl=38
|hp=130
|mp=30
|exp=1710
|gold=77
|attack=105
|defense=60
|agility=80
|spells=[[Whack]]
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]
|item=[[Dieamend]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Damdara]] region<br>[[Tower of Rubiss]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=100%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=70%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-magic-resist=70%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=70%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Umbra3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Umbra III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Umbra erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Umbra
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romanji=Maou no kage
|bestiaryNumber=#115
|family={{Floating}}
|description=These denizens of the dark toil away in the shadows hoping to solidify the Archfiend's iron grip on the realm
|sprite=[[File:Umbra DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=208
|mp=90
|exp=1,886
|gold=38
|attack=187
|defense=318
|agility=148
|spells=[[Boom]]<br>[[Swoosh]]<br>[[Whack]]
|skills=Acts 1~2 times per turn<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|item=[[Seed of wisdom]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=[[Damdara]] region<br>[[Tower of Rubiss]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=75%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=100%
|wind-resist=75%
|strike-resist=25%
|lightning-resist=0%
|drain-magic-resist=25%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|stumble-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Umbra
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romanji=Maou no kage
|bestiaryNumber=#537
|family={{Elemental}} & {{Floating}}
|description=Having shadowed the [[Mordegon|Lord of Shadows]] on his daily rounds of evil-doing, they've become indispensable assets in the armies of evil.
|sprite=[[Image:Umbra XI sprite.png]]
|hp=604
|mp=48
|attack=286
|defense=298
|agility=176
|exp=1,525
|gold=370
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Sweet Breath]]
|items=[[Mini medal]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Agate of evolution]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[The Cruel Crypt|The Disciple's Trial - The Cruel Crypt]] (third act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=25%
|rock-resist=25%
|light-resist=-125%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=50%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=100%
|stumble-resist=100%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Umbra
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romanji=Maou no kage
|icon=[[File:Umbra DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>410</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>560</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>410</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>640</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>480</big></big>
|bestiary=#495
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Long ago, the shadow of a great demonic lord was endowed with magic and took on a life of its own. It multiplies by devouring the souls of its terrified human victims
|talents=[[Grump]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Whacker]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Sleeper]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Deadly Touch]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Insult to Injury]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Collective Punishment]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Green bogey DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Green bogey]] X [[File:Demon-at-Arms DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Demon-at-arms]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=25%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=75%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{DQTreasuresEnemy
|name=Umbra
|sprite=[[File:Umbra DQTR portrait.jpg|100px]]
|forte=[[File:DQTR Stealth Forte Icon.png|link=List of fortes in Dragon Quest Treasures]]
|treasure=2
|safekeeping=100%
|bestiaryNumber=#14
|family={{Elemental}}
|trivia=The phantasmal form of a dead demon king<br>They fight not for fame but the honor it brings<br>Of their pasts they recall only a few things
|food=[[File:Power punch DQTR icon.png|link=Power punch|50px]][[File:Punchy power punch DQTR icon.png|link=Punchy power punch|70px]][[File:Dark side rice icon.png|link=Dark side rice|50px]][[File:Darker side rice icon.png|link=Darker side rice|70px]]
|habitats=[[The Maneland]]<br>[[Cinderback Ridge]]<br>[[The Snarl]]
|items=[[File:Princely powder dqtr icon.png|link=Princely powder|50px]][[File:Purple gem dqtr icon.png|link=Purple gem|50px]]
|hp1=39
|mp1=31
|strength1=17
|defence1=9
|deftness1=14
|magic1=22
|hp2=627
|mp2=450
|strength2=400
|defence2=360
|deftness2=425
|magic2=440
|ability1=[[Barbaric Barbs]]
|ability2=[[Grim Creeper]]
|ability3=[[Kadonkle]]
|ability4=[[Kazam]]
|ability5=[[Poison Breath]]
|ability6=[[Sweet Breath]]
|daname=[[Blackball]]
|target=Area
|element=Dark
|trait1=[[Slippery Skin]]
|trait2=[[Sorcereverb]]
|trait3=[[Counter-Debilitator]]
|trait4=[[Daredevil]]
|trait5=[[Poisoner]]
|fire-resist=Weak
|water-resist=Weak
|wind-resist=Weak
|earth-resist=Normal
|explosion-resist=Weak
|ice-resist=Quite strong
|electricity-resist=Normal
|gravity-resist=Very strong
|light-resist=Weak
|dark-resist=Very strong
|slash-resist=Quite strong
|impact-resist=Quite strong
|piercing-resist=Quite strong
|sleep-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Quite strong
|debilitation-resist=Quite strong
}}

==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Umbra appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Material family|Inorganic family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest III}} event. It will join the party in Chapter 5, Episode 3: Baramos? of the event quests and it can be fully awakened by completing the quest at any difficulty. The umbra can participate in [[Skelegon]]'s Battle Road as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Umbra
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romanji=Maou no kage
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Umbra art.png|250px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Material.png|48px]]<br>{{Inorganic}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|lvl=120
|hp=793
|mp=320
|move=2
|attack=288
|defense=358
|agility=425
|wisdom=305
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Sweet Breath]]
|bskill2=[[Crackle]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Putrid Breath]]{{tt|*|Level 44}}
|askill1=Rare {{MP}} Regen / Stats Up
|askill2=[[Crack]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=[[Crackle]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=[[Sizz]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=[[Crackle]] Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Raises [[Crack]]-type potency of inorganic allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=AGL +15
|bperk2=Max {{MP}} +10
|bperk3=[[Crackle]] Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Rare {{MP}} Regen''': Rarely recovers {{MP}} at action start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Half Res
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Very Weak
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Normal
|poison-resist=Half Res
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Super Weak
|martial-seal-resist=Half Res
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Super Weak
}}

==Trivia==
*The Umbra is the only member of the living shadows group to have never changed its colours in subsequent appearances after it's debut.

==Similar species==
*[[Green bogey]]
*[[Jarvis's shadow]]
*[[Phantasm]]
*[[Shadow]]
*[[Shadow in Memoriam]]
*[[Shade]]
*[[Silhouette]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Umbra DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
DQX Maou no Kage.jpg|An Umbra in {{X}}.
DQXI Umbra.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQMSL Umbra.jpg|Appearance in {{Super Light}}.
DQotS Umbra.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Maou no Kage.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT Umbra.png|Umbra as it appears in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>

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