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'''Night of Shadows''' ('''NoS''') is EverQuest's 29th [[expansions|expansion]]. Beta and pre-order began October 11, 2022. It was released on December 6, 2022.

* [https://www.everquest.com/news/eq-night-of-shadows-beta Night of Shadows Beta and Pre-Orders]
* [https://www.everquest.com/night-of-shadows EverQuest: Night of Shadows]
* [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/night-of-shadows-now-live.287433/ Night of Shadows Now Live!]
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'''Links'''

[https://everquest.allakhazam.com/wiki/eq:Night_of_Shadows_Overview Allakhazam: Night of Shadows Overview]

[https://nos.eqresource.com/ EQ Resource: Night of Shadows Overview]

[https://forum.raguild.org/viewforum.php?f=62&sid=82b28bd71a255e4f17ebb249664962a4 Reckless Ascension: Night of Shadows quest walkthroughs]


'''Maps'''

[https://goodsmaps.com Goodurden Maps]

[https://www.eqmaps.info/ Brewall's EverQuest Maps]


'''Zones'''

[[Darklight Caverns]] {{·}}  [[Deepshade]] {{·}}  [[Firefall Pass]] {{·}}  [[Paludal Depths]] {{·}}  [[Ruins of Shadow Haven]] {{·}}  [[Shadeweaver's Tangle]] {{·}}  [[Shar Vahl, Divided]]

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== Features ==
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* All previous expansion content
* Seven new zones
* New Raids
* New Quests, and Missions
* New Spells, Combat Abilities, AAs
* New Collection items
* New [[mercenary]] AAs.
* New [[evolving items|evolving item]].
* [[Tradeskill Depot]] - Your account will gain a Tradeskill Component Depot that can hold 250 or more stacks of different tradeskill items. You can add slots with marketplace items as you need them. This depot is shared among your characters on the same account and server, like a shared bank. Each of these slots ignores the standard stack sizes and can hold significantly more of each item. Additionally, you can utilize these items anywhere in the world when crafting.

== Zones ==
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|'''Tier 1'''
* [[Firefall Pass]] - Starting zone
* [[Shadeweaver's Tangle]]
* [[Shar Vahl, Divided]]
|'''Tier 2'''
* [[Darklight Caverns]]
* [[Deepshade]]
* [[Paludal Depths]]
* [[Ruins of Shadow Haven]]
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=== Getting to NoS ===
* Firefall Pass may be entered from [[Umbral Plains (Terror of Luclin)]].
* The guild hall teleportation assistant sells Tri-Spirit Embossed Token for 499 platinum pieces that will change the guild portal to teleport you to Shar Vahl, Divided. 
* Druids and Wizards have ports to Shadeweaver's Tangle. Self only at level 114, group and others at level 115. The spells are sold by Danala Valith (Teleportation Spells) in Shar Vahl, Divided for ~3,200 platinum each.
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=144439 Lost Turnip Sign] - [[Claim items|Claim item]] personal teleport device. Obtained with purchase of the Collector's, Premium, or Family & Friends Editions. Ports to Ruins of Shadow Haven.
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=145001 Shadow Haven Teleport Pad] - Claim item [[Player housing|house]] or [[Guild halls|guild hall]] teleport device. Obtained with purchase of the Premium or Family & Friends Editions. Ports to Ruins of Shadow Haven.

=== Unlocking ===
In order to enter [[Deepshade]] and [[Darklight Caverns]], you must complete the mission ''Hero of Shadow Haven: When One Door Closes''.  In addition, to enter Darklight Caverns someone must remove the rocks blocking the doorway in Deepshade next to the Darklight Caverns zone line by hailing ''[https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=58546 a spirit of perseverance]''. Hailing ''a spirit of perseverance'' will remove the rocks for about 30 seconds. The character hailing ''a spirit of perseverance'' must have completed [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=12243 Partisan of Deepshade] for the rocks to be removed.  

Characters may also use a [[Campfires|fellowship campfire]] or a [[Guild banners|guild banner]] to enter Darklight Caverns if they have completed the mission ''Hero of Shadow Haven: When One Door Closes'' ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=12486 Allakhazam], [https://nos.eqresource.com/whenonedoorcloses.php EQ Resource]).

=== Zone connections maps ===
[[File:Night of Shadows zone connection map 1.jpg]]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[[File:Night of Shadows zone connection map 2.jpg]] 
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== Raid Progression ==
=== Release schedule ===
Tier 1 raids will be available beginning Saturday, January 7, 2023. Tier 2 raids will be available beginning Saturday, February 4, 2023. Tier 3 raids will be available beginning Saturday, March 4, 2023. 
{{Raid progression in Night of Shadows}}

== Spells ==

'''Rank I'''

Rank I spells can be purchased from NPC merchants in [[Shar Vahl, Divided]]. The NPCs are Scribe Natji (Melee Tomes), Scribe Lar (Wizard and Magician Spells), Scribe Mojir (Bard and Enchanter Spells), Scribe Shiara (Necromancer and Shadow Knight Spells), Scribe Dav (Cleric and Paladin Spells), Scribe Grawl (Druid and Ranger Spells), and Scribe Gefna (Shaman and Beastlord Spells). Each spell or tome costs around 3,600 platinum. 

'''Rank II'''

Rank II spells are gotten by clicking Deepshade Runestone drops from named mobs or randomly off of trash mobs. The items that grant rank II spells (below) will also offer rank II ''[[Terror of Luclin]]'' spells.

* Minor Deepshade Runestone - Level 116
* Lesser Deepshade Runestone - Level 117
* Median Deepshade Runestone - Level 118
* Greater Deepshade Runestone - Level 119
* Glowing Deepshade Runestone - Level 120

'''Rank III'''

Rank III spells are gotten from clicking Symbol of Shar Vahl gotten from raid chests in NoS raids The items that grant rank III spells (below) will also offer rank III ''[[Terror of Luclin]]'' spells.

* Minor Symbol of Shar Vahl - Level 116
* Lesser Symbol of Shar Vahl - Level 117
* Median Symbol of Shar Vahl - Level 118
* Greater Symbol of Shar Vahl - Level 119
* Glowing Symbol of Shar Vahl - Level 120

=== Type 3 augmentations ===
[[Type 3 augmentations|Type 3 spell, song, and discipline augmentations]] are sold by Augmentations NPCs placeholder.  They cost placeholder platinum each.

=== Progressive spells ===
:''Main article: [[Progressive spells]]''
''Night of Shadows'' includes an upgrade to the [[Progressive spells]] called '''Ecliptic'''.  The base spells/discs/songs are sold by NPC vendor Elder Veteran Muhrak (Progressive Spells) in [[Shar Vahl, Divided]].

== Items ==
=== Links ===


=== Visible armor ===
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/wiki/eq:Night_of_Shadows_Armor_Guide Allakhazam: Night of Shadows Armor Guide]
* [https://nos.eqresource.com/grouparmor.php EQ Resource: Group Armor]
* [https://nos.eqresource.com/raidarmor.php EQ Resource: Raid Armor]

Many items needed for armor may be purchased from Chialle (Merchant) in Shar Vahl, Divided.

'''Group'''

Tier 1 gear is called ''Ascending Spirit'', obtained by taking a dropped ''Faded Ascending Spirit <slot name> Armor'' piece; along with an emblem of your class, and [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=144222 Ascending Spirit Honed Luclinite]

Tier 2 gear is called ''Celestial Zenith'', obtained by taking a dropped ''Faded Celestial Zenith <slot name> Armor'' piece; along with an emblem of your class and Spectral Luminosity Honed Luclinite.


'''Raid'''

Raid armor is known as ''Spectral Luminosity''.  It is obtained by taking a raid dropped ''placeholder <slot name> Armor'' piece; along with an emblem of your class and Spiritual Luminosity Honed Luclinite, both of which can be purchased from Chialle (Merchant) in Shar Vahl, Divided.


'''Tradeskilled (Visible armor)'''

There is both group and raid created armor.

To make group gear you need to take ''Spiritually Faded Luclinite <slot name> Armor'' and combine in it an Otherworldly <slot name> Armor Lining, Luclinite Enrichment Medium, and an emblem of your class.

To make raid gear you need to take ''Spiritually Faded Luclinite <slot name> Armor'' and combine in it an Apparitional <slot name> Armor Lining, Luclinite Enrichment Medium, some Spiritual Luclinite Powder, and an emblem of your class.

The containers are consumed during the combine.

=== Tradeskilled ===
* [https://eqtraders.com/articles/article_page.php?article=g1514 EQ Traders: A Brief Guide for Tradeskills in Night of Shadows]
Tradeskilled items are called ''Phantasmal Luclinite'' (group) and ''Spectral Luclinite'' (raid).  They are created by taking a player made ''Spiritually Faded Luclinite'' <slotname> item and combining (no fail) with either a Otherworldly <slotname> item (group) or Apparitional <slotname> item  (raid) and Spiritual Luclinite Powder.  Group items are approximately 10.7k HP, Mana, End. Raid items are approximately 14k HP, Mana, End.

=== Power Sources ===
Luclin Power Source can drop from named (rare) mobs.  In addition, you can buy some power sources from [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55687 a mysterious presence (Overseer Merchant)] in the Plane of Knowledge for about 15,000 [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=138527 Overseer Tetradrachm].

=== Evolving ===
An evolving item has a chance to drop off of mobs in the Ruins of Shadow Haven mission When One Door Closes.
* Lucent Cloak of the Selenelion - Base item
** Evolves into Aged Lucent Cloak of the Selenelion
*** Evolves into Vivid Cloak of the Selenelion

It appears in order to evolve this, both experience and achievements will be needed. For the best version, all achievements in NoS may be required.

=== Achievement ===
[[File:Great Tiger Spirit Familiar.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Great Tiger Spirit Familiar]]
* Eye-Spotted Shik'Nar Saddle [[Mounts|mount]] is granted upon completion of the [[Achievements|achievement]] ''Night's Avenger'' (completing all quests and missions in ''Night of Shadows'').
* Fungal Underbulk [[Familiars|familiar]] is granted upon completion of the achievement ''Paragon of Night of Shadows'' (completion of all missions in ''Night of Shadows'').
* Unlocking the ability to empower the Phantasmal Luclinite Gem of Striking, Phantasmal Luclinite Gem of Devastation, Indehiscent Fruit, and Stone Chitin Mandible is granted upon completion of the achievement ''Challenger of Night of Shadows'' (completing all mission challenges).
* Divine Medallion, a [[Type 5 augmentations|Type 5 augmentation]], is granted upon completion of the achievement ''Vanquisher of Night of Shaodws'' (completing all raid challenges).
* Great Spirit Familiar is granted upon completion of the achievement ''The Cunning of a Tiger: Cunning Copycat'' (during the [[Darklight Caverns]] mercenary quest ''The Cunning of a Tiger'').  The Great Spirit Familiar can be converted at will between Great Tiger Spirit Familiar, Great Bear Spirit Familiar, or Great Wolf Spirit Familiar.
* Spirit Drinker's Coating, a lifetap item which for a period of time returns 4% of the melee damage you inflict to heal you, is granted upon completion of the achievement ''The Strength of a Wolf: Leader of the Pack'' (during the Darklight Caverns mercenary quest ''The Strength of a Wolf'').
* Valia's Unending Bravery, absorbs 100% of incoming damage for up to 8 hits, is granted upon completion of the achievement ''The Bravery of a Bear: Unyielding Bravery'' (during the Darklight Caverns mercenary quest ''The Bravery of a Bear'').
* Subterranean Lily Bloom, a [[Trophies|trophy]], is granted upon completion of the achievement ''Night Seeker'' (completing all [[collection]]s in ''Night of Shadows'').

==== Bags ====
* Nightslayer's Chest, a 48 slot, 100% weight reduction bag, is granted upon completion of the achievement ''Nightslayer'' (killing all rare mobs in ''Night of Shadows'').
* Night Seeker's Backpack, a 44 slot, 100% weight reduction bag, and a [[trophy]] are granted upon completion of the achievement ''Night Seeker'' (completing all [[collection]]s in ''Night of Shadows'').
* Nightslayer's Satchel, a 40 slot, 100% weight reduction bag, is granted upon completion of the achievement ''Novice Hunter of Night of Shadows'' (killing all rare mobs in [[Firefall Pass]] and [[Shadeweaver's Tangle]]).
* Nightslayer's Rucksack, a 42 slot, 100% weight reduction bag, is granted upon completion of the achievement ''Adept Hunter of Night of Shadows'' (killing all rare mobs in [[Shar Vahl, Divided]] and [[Paludal Depths]]).
* Nightslayer's Backpack, a 44 slot, 100% weight reduction bag, is granted upon completion of the achievement ''Veteran Hunter of Night of Shadows'' (killing all rare mobs in [[Ruins of Shadow Haven]], [[Deepshade]], and [[Darklight Caverns]]).

=== Type 5 augmentations ===
[[Type 5 augmentations]] may be purchased from group merchants using Shaded Specie alternate currency from Gretara Solan (Group and Parcel Merchant) in Shar Vahl, Divided.  In addition, named mobs in [[Firefall Pass]] and [[Shadeweaver's Tangle]] have a chance to drop non-Lore ones.

== Alternate currency ==
''Night of Shadows'' introduces two new [[alternate currency]] types:
* Shaded Specie - Obtained from missions in NoS. Used to buy items from Gretara Solan (Group and Parcel Merchant) in [[Shar Vahl, Divided]].
* Spiritual Medallions - Obtained from raids in NoS. Used to buy raid items from Merchant Ayyad (Raid Merchant) in [[Shar Vahl, Divided]].

== Lore ==
Norrathians have ended the conflict between Mayong Mistmoore and Luclin herself, but can they relax their vigilance? The recent attention of Luclin has emboldened the Akheva, and they continue their plans to conquer the moon!

Shadow Haven in ruins, Shar Vhal in complete turmoil, and a recent earthquake that opened a pass in Firefall.

As war rages across the surface of Luclin, disaster has befallen Shadow Haven deep below. The mysterious sealed door has been smashed open, and the great spirit trapped behind it has rampaged through the city, leaving death and destruction before retreating to the unknown caverns it escaped from. What maddened the spirits? How can the Akheva be stopped? Can Shar Vahl survive as war threatens to engulf the city? The truth lies in the shadows -- will you survive to find it?

== Media ==
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== Editions ==
[[File:Petroglyphic Weapon Ornaments (Night of Shadows pre-order bonus).jpg|thumb|350px|Petroglyphic Weapon Ornaments (Night of Shadows pre-order bonus)]]
* [https://www.everquest.com/expansion-content EverQuest: Expansion Content]

If you're an All Access member, you get 10% off the cost of the expansion.

For all editions, pre-orders get three Petroglyphic Weapon Ornaments; as well as access to the beta server and beta forums (during the beta period).


'''Standard Edition'''

The price for the Standard Edition is $34.99. It contains all previous expansions content.

* 250 Tradeskill Component Depot Slots

[[File:Nos card 1 (Sonic Wolf mount).jpg|350xp|right|thumb|Sonic Wolf mount (screenshot)]]


'''Collector's Edition'''

The price for the Collector's Edition is $69.99. It contains all previous expansions content as well as:

* 370 Tradeskill Component Depot Slots

Claimable once per character:
* Contract of the Fungal Fiend - [[Mercenary]] contract
* Lost Turnip Sign - Personal [[Teleportation items|teleporter]] to Shadow Haven

Claimable once per account:
* Goblet of Adventure III x 2
* Night of Shadows Painting
* Satchel of Perpetual Twilight - 42 slot 100% weight reduction bag
* Sonic Wolf Saddle
* Metamorph Wand - Shrieker

[[File:901 (Night of Shadows promotional image).jpg|350px|right|thumb|Sonic Wolf mount (artist rendering)]]


'''Premium Edition'''

The price for the Premium Edition is $139.99. It contains all previous expansions content and all items in the Collector's Edition as well as:

* 490 (total) Tradeskill Component Depot Slots

Claimable once per character:
* Shadow Haven Teleport Pad - House or guild hall [[Teleportation items|teleporter]] to Shadow Haven

Claimable once per account:
* Additional (total of two) Satchel of Perpetual Twilight - 42 slot 100% weight reduction bag
* Ten Perfected Augmentation Distillers x2
* Shared Goblet of Adventure III x 2
* Shik'Nar Saddle
* Metamorph Wand - Underbulk
* Visage of the Grimling


'''Family & Friends Edition'''

The price for the Family & Friends Edition is $249.99. It contains all previous expansion content and all items in the Collector's and Premium Editions as well as:

Claimable once per account:
* Tradable: Night of Shadows
* Tradable: Level 100 Heroic Character
* Tradable: Sonic Wolf Saddle
* Tradable: Shik'Nar Saddle
* Tradable: 20 Tradeskill Component Depot Slots x6
* Overseer Agent Pack x30
* Ogre Heritage Crate x5


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