Zeruul's Castle

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This old castle was once beautiful and grand, filled with vibrant stained glass, tall buttresses, and amazing murals. Since Zeruul's Shadow took up residence however, it has become a home for all things evil, dark, and of shadow. Giant monsters roam the hallways and surrounding lands, killing all who dare trespass. They feed on fear, hatred, and despair. Inside lives Zeruul, ruling and destroying the land just as he is ruled and destroyed by his Shadow. If any humanity still exists in this place, it will not live much longer. Zeruul's Shadow will drown and suffocate it in darkness.
==Characters==
Character 	Family Type	Attack 	Defense 	Quest Required?	Loot 	Energy Preference	Energy Location
Zeruul 	Companion 	Variable	Variable	Yes 	- 	Illusion Energy 	Ivory Spires of Bont (loot)
Blade of Zeruul 	Humanoid 	Variable	Variable	- 	Bottled Shadow 	- 	-
Eye of Zeruul 	Beast 	Variable	Variable	- 	Bottled Shadow 	- 	-
Shield of Zeruul 	Construct 	Variable	Variable	- 	Bottled Shadow 	- 	-
Will of Zeruul 	Dark 	Variable	Variable	- 	Bottled Shadow 	- 	-
Dream Snatcher (R)	Dark 	140 	123 	Yes 	Bottled Shadow, Superior Energy	- 	-
Shadow Bull 	Dark 	227 	155 	- 	Green Emerald 	Woodsman Energy 	Ecorae (shop)
Shadow Eel 	Dark 	233 	150 	- 	Yellow Citrine 	Mining Energy 	East Core Quarry (shop)
Shadow Gargoyle 	Dark 	246 	145 	- 	Red Ruby 	Crow Energy 	Jenner's Nest, Treeline Keep (loot)
Shadow Spider 	Dark 	258 	140 	- 	Blue Sapphire 	Silk Energy 	Citrine Heart Grotto (loot)
Zeruul 	Dark 	286 	160 	Yes 	- 	Illusion Energy 	Ivory Spires of Bont (loot)
Master Shadow* 	Dark 	300 	175 	Yes 	- 	- 	-
*Can only be attracted during the related quest.
==Seeking strategy==
See Zeruul's Shadow quest series for quest-related info & strategy.
It is highly recommended to use Optimeter (or premium Solstice Sword) along with Shadow Compass when facing the dark characters in this location. Shadow Breastplate should be used when facing Zeruul and Master Shadow, along with Bottled Shadow (or another powerful potion), since both are extremely powerful. Friends with Vrilya Avatars will also help (+3 defense bonus per friend, a max of 9 defense - not to be neglected).
Once unlocked, Master Shadow can be encountered with Basic Energy. Before that, Basic Energy will only attract Children of Zeruul (which drop Bottled Shadow potions).
Important note: After defeating the first version of Zeruul, don't forget to change your weapon! Optimeter only works against dark characters, and Zeruul (Human Form) has a Companion Family Type.
====Summary====
Mostly concentrates on regular (not premium or seasonal) items available up to Chapter 10.
Best Equipment	Best Equipment 	Best Equipment
Weapon 	Solstice Sword 	Optimeter
Armor 	Shadow Breastplate	Vrilya Robes
Support 	Shadow Compass 	-
Potion 	Bottled Shadow 	-
==Loot==
==Shop==
None
==Side Quests==
The following Side Quests are available in Zeruul's Castle:
===Chapter 11: Storm of Shadows===
Available after completing The Master Shadow main quest.
*The Shadow Hunter Challenge
*The Shadow Hunter Seeker Title
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