How to Get Shadow Fighting Style in Heian Guide

Mastering a fighting style in Heian adds a new layer to combat, letting you blend cursed energy with unique melee moves. Shadow Style is a versatile, stealth-oriented style that enhances your agility and strikes from the darkness. This guide walks you through everything you need to learn Shadow Style—from requirements to sparring with the master. Also check out our Heian Stats Guide and Heian Ultimate Beginner guide to play the game.

What Is a Fighting Style in Heian?

In Heian, your fighting style (also called a manifest) determines a set of melee skills that complement your cursed techniques. Unlike passive stats or single-use techniques, manifests come with combos, dashes, and counters that you can slot into your skill bar. Each style has its own trainer, unlock quest, and playstyle emphasis.

Shadow Style Requirement and Types

• Type: Fighting Style (Manifest)
• Theme: Stealth and agility, with quick-dash strikes and evasive maneuvers
• Grade Requirement: Grade 2 (readable under your name tag)

Shadow Style lets you close distances silently, chain fluid combos, and dodge incoming attacks with shadowy dashes. It pairs well with ranged or curse-tech builds that need a melee backup.

Requirements

1. Sorcerer Grade 2 – Reach Grade 2 by earning experience from missions and defeating enemies.
2. Access to Fujin Mountain – Unlock the snowy biome and locate the mountain climb.

Shadow Style Step-by-Step Obtainment

1. Travel to Fujin Mountain Use your runestone teleports or traverse the snow biome until you see the marked snowy platforms.
2. Climb the Platforms Jump and dodge across ledges and icy surfaces. Look for a switchback path that leads to a flat ledge where Chiron waits.
3. Meet Chiron, Shadow Style Master Interact with him to start the quest. He’ll task you with eliminating one Fujiwara Captain.
4. Hunt the Fujiwara Captain Head to the Oasis area (desert biome). The captain roams near the broken pillars southwest of the runestone. Defeat him to complete Chiron’s request.
5. Return and Spar Go back to Chiron on Fujin Mountain. He’ll offer a sparring match—win or lose, you’ll learn the basics. After sparring, Shadow Style appears in your skill tree.

Tips for Shadow Style Beginners

• Slot Depth Charges: Use shadow dash (M2) to close gaps instantly.
• Chain Combos: Follow up your basic M1 combos with dash-infused strikes for extra mobility.
• Evasion Focus: Pair Shadow Style with high Agility and Cursed Energy stats for quick recharges.

Unlocking Shadow Style gives you a stealthy edge in Heian combat, blending speed and surprise. With Grade 2 accomplished and the Fujiwara Captain defeated, Chiron’s training opens up a new playstyle that rewards timing and movement. Try it alongside your cursed technique to become a true shadow in battle. Good luck!