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|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romanji={{tt|Maou no kage|Demon Lord's shadow}}
|romaji={{tt|Maou no kage|Demon Lord's shadow}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|old=Vile Shadow<br>VileShade
|old=Vile Shadow<br>VileShade
}}
}}


The '''Umbra''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
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.
It is a powerful, crimson red variant of the [[shadow]] with glowing yellow eyes.


==Characteristics==
==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.
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==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{DQ1HD2DEnemy
|name=Umbra
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romaji=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%
|fire2-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
|romaji=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%
|fire2-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}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Umbra
|name=Umbra
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romanji=Maou no kage
|romaji=Maou no kage
|bestiaryNumber=#107
|bestiaryNumber=#107
|sprite=[[File:Silhouette DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Silhouette DQIII NES.gif]]
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|gbc-sprites=[[File:Umbra III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Umbra III gbc.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Umbra erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Umbra erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Umbra
|kanji=まおうのかげ
|romaji=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%
|fire2-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%
}}
}}


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Umbra is the only member of the living shadows group to have never changed its colors.
*The Umbra is the only member of the living shadows group to have never changed its colours in subsequent appearances after it's debut.
 
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Umbra|es-meaning=''Shadow''
|les=Umbra|les-meaning=''Shadow''
|fr=Revenant|fr-meaning=''Revenant''
|de=Umbra|de-meaning=''Shadow'', from Latin ''{{tt|umbra|shadow}}''
|it=Hombrus|it-meaning=Possibly derived from ''{{tt|ombra|shadow}}''
|ko=마왕의 그림자, ''Mawangui Geurimja''|ko-meaning=''Demon King's shadow''
|zh-cn=魔王之影, ''Mówáng Zhī Yǐng''|zh-cn-meaning=''Demon King's shadow''
|zh-tw=魔王之影, ''Mówáng Zhī Yǐng''|zh-tw-meaning=''Demon King's shadow''
}}


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


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Umbra DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
DQX Maou no Kage.jpg|An Umbra in {{X}}.
DQX Maou no Kage.jpg|An Umbra in {{X}}.
DQXI Umbra.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Umbra.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
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</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]

Revision as of 21:54, 27 August 2026

The umbra is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, 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 monsters, 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

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake

Umbra (まおうのかげ)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Umbra DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#088
Gold
38
HP
174
MP
90
Attack
203
Defence
276
Agility
121
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

These denizens of the dark toil away in the shadows hoping to solidify their malevolent master's iron grip on the realm

Spell(s)
Boom
Swoosh
Whack
Skill(s)
Acts 1~2 times per turn
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Grave of Galen
Item Dropped
Seed of magic (1/128)
Flame Slash resistance *
75%
Sizz resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
100%
Wind resistance *
75%
Strike resistance *
25%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Whack resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
25%
Paralysis resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%


Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake

Umbra (まおうのかげ)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Umbra DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#167
Experience
4,448
Gold
37
HP
516
MP
90
Attack
271
Defence
339
Agility
211
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

These denizens of the dark toil away in the shadows hoping to solidify their malevolent master's iron grip on the realm

Spell(s)
Boom
Swoosh
Whack
Skill(s)
Acts 1~2 times per turn
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Hall of Hargon
Dropped Item
Dieamend (1/64)
Stolen Item
Unsealant (1/8)
Frizz resistance *
75%
Sizz resistance *
75%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
100%
Wind resistance *
75%
Strike resistance *
25%
Dark resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance
100%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Umbra (まおうのかげ)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Silhouette DQIII NES.gif
Bestiary No.
#107
Level
38
Experience
1710
Gold
77
HP
130
MP
30
Attack
105
Defense
60
Agility
80
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
Whack
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Damdara region
Tower of Rubiss
Item Dropped
Dieamend1⁄64
Fire resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
100%
Woosh resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
70%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance
70%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
70%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Umbra3snes.png
GBC
Umbra III gbc.png


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Umbra (まおうのかげ)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Umbra DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#115
Family
Floating
Experience
1,886
Gold
38
HP
208
MP
90
Attack
187
Defence*
318
Agility
148
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

These denizens of the dark toil away in the shadows hoping to solidify the Archfiend's iron grip on the realm

Spell(s)
Boom
Swoosh
Whack
Skill(s)
Acts 1~2 times per turn
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
Damdara region
Tower of Rubiss
Item Dropped
Seed of wisdom1⁄64
Frizz resistance *
75%
Sizz resistance *
75%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
100%
Wind resistance *
75%
Strike resistance *
25%
Lightning resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
25%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%


Dragon Quest X

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Umbra (まおうのかげ Maou no kage)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Umbra XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#537
Family
Elemental & Floating
Experience
1,525
Gold
370
HP
604
MP
48
Attack
286
Defence
298
Agility
176
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Having shadowed the Lord of Shadows on his daily rounds of evil-doing, they've become indispensable assets in the armies of evil.

Spell(s)
Kasap
Skill(s)
Sweet Breath
Location(s)
The Disciple's Trial - The Cruel Crypt (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Mini medal1⁄64
Agate of evolution1⁄128
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
25%
Earth resistance *
25%
Light resistance *
-125%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
50%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
100%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
25%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Umbra (まおうのかげ Maou no kage)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Umbra DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 undead family icon.png 1,340 410
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
560 410 480 640
Bestiary No. #495
Rank A
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)
Guaranteed traits Ultra Crafty Whacker (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Sleeper (lv. 20)
Deadly Touch (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Insult to Injury (lv. 1)
Collective Punishment (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Green bogey DQM3 portrait.png X Demon-at-Arms DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
25% 50% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 75% -25% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

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Dragon Quest Treasures

Umbra
Dragon Quest Treasures
Portrait Forte Treasure Capacity Safekeeping Score
Umbra DQTR portrait.jpg DQTR Stealth Forte Icon.png 2 100%
Bestiary no. #14
Family Elemental
Trivia The phantasmal form of a dead demon king
They fight not for fame but the honor it brings
Of their pasts they recall only a few things
Favorite foods Power punch DQTR icon.pngPunchy power punch DQTR icon.pngDark side rice icon.pngDarker side rice icon.png
Habitats The Maneland
Cinderback Ridge
The Snarl
Item(s) dropped Princely powder dqtr icon.pngPurple gem dqtr icon.png
Stats
Starting HP Starting MP Starting Strength
39 31 17
Starting Defence Starting Deftness Starting magic
9 14 22
Max HP Max MP Max Strength
627 450 400
Max Defence Max Deftness Max magic
360 425 440
Potential abilities *
First Second Third
Barbaric Barbs Grim Creeper Kadonkle
Fourth Fifth Sixth
Kazam Poison Breath Sweet Breath
Dragon Attack
Name Target(s) Element
Blackball Area Dark
Traits
First Second
Slippery Skin Sorcereverb
Third Fourth
Counter-Debilitator Daredevil
Fifth
Poisoner
Resistances
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
Weak Weak Weak Normal
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Gravity Resistance *
Weak Quite strong Normal Very strong
Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Slash Resistance Impact Resistance
Weak Very strong Quite strong Quite strong
Piercing Resistance Sleep Resistance Stun Resistance Poison Resistance
Quite strong Normal Normal Quite strong
Debilitation Resistance *
Quite strong


Dragon Quest Rivals

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Dragon Quest Tact

Umbra appears as an A-rank monster of the 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.

Umbra (まおうのかげ Maou no kage)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats
DQT Umbra art.png
Family Rank Role Element
Tact Icon Material.png
Inorganic		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact DebuffType.png
Debuff		 ?
Max Level HP MP Move
120 793 320 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
288 358 425 305 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Sweet Breath Crackle* Putrid Breath*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Rare MP Regen / Stats Up Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Crackle Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Crackle Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Raises Crack-type potency of inorganic allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
AGL +15 Max MP +10 Crackle Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Rare MP Regen: Rarely recovers MP at action start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Half Res Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Half Res Normal Super Weak Half Res
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Immune Normal 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.

In other languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png Español castellanoUmbraShadow
Icons-flag-mx.png Español latinoamericanoUmbraShadow
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisRevenantRevenant
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschUmbraShadow, from Latin umbra
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoHombrusPossibly derived from ombra
ICON-FLAG-KO.png 한국어마왕의 그림자, Mawangui GeurimjaDemon King's shadow
ICON-FLAG-CN.png 简体中文魔王之影, Mówáng Zhī YǐngDemon King's shadow
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 繁體中文魔王之影, Mówáng Zhī YǐngDemon King's shadow

Similar species

Gallery

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