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| − | '''Black Shuck''' is | + | '''Black Shuck''' is an ominous figure that appears randomly throughout [[New Wirral]] as a [[static encounter]], taking on the form of a shadowy version of the player character. It will usually disappear upon being approached by the player, but has a 1% chance of chasing the player and initiating a battle with them. |
== Battle == | == Battle == | ||
[[File:Black Shuck battle.png|thumb|right|250px|Battle with Black Shuck]] | [[File:Black Shuck battle.png|thumb|right|250px|Battle with Black Shuck]] | ||
| − | In battle, Black Shuck will use | + | In battle, Black Shuck will use [[Astral]] [[bootleg]] copies of the players' team, each monster having a [[Ghostly]] status with an infinite duration.<ref name="excalibur" /> |
| − | Upon defeat, Black Shuck will drop [[Black Shuck's Tape]].<ref name="excalibur" /> Black Shuck will still continue to appear throughout New Wirral after defeating it. Repeated fights will still drop [[Black Shuck's Tape]]. | + | Upon defeat, Black Shuck will drop [[Black Shuck's Tape]].<ref name="excalibur" /> Black Shuck will still continue to appear randomly throughout New Wirral even after defeating it. Repeated fights will still drop [[Black Shuck's Tape]]. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
Revision as of 14:24, 4 September 2023
Black Shuck is an ominous figure that appears randomly throughout New Wirral as a static encounter, taking on the form of a shadowy version of the player character. It will usually disappear upon being approached by the player, but has a 1% chance of chasing the player and initiating a battle with them.
Battle
In battle, Black Shuck will use Astral bootleg copies of the players' team, each monster having a Ghostly status with an infinite duration.[1]
Upon defeat, Black Shuck will drop Black Shuck's Tape.[1] Black Shuck will still continue to appear randomly throughout New Wirral even after defeating it. Repeated fights will still drop Black Shuck's Tape.
Trivia
Origin
The name and concept of Black Shuck are likely inspired by the Black Shuck, a mysterious black dog from English folklore.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Excalibur Z (June 10th, 2023). "The Shadowy "Black Shuck" of Cassette Beasts". YouTube. https://youtu.be/gI99QsjaSPk. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ↑ Dolly Stolze (June 3rd, 2014). "The Skeletal Remains of a Hellhound in the Folklore of Devil Dogs". Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/archaeology-folklore-and-the-skeletal-remains-of-a-hellhound. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
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