Shadow Behemoth
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This article is about the world boss. For its event, see Defeat the shadow behemoth. For the event schedule, see Secrets in the Swamp#Event schedule. Shadow Behemoth
- Race
- Nightmare
- Level
- 15
- Rank
- Epic
- Location
- Godslost Swamp
(Queensdale)
| Image(s) |
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Portrait. Interactive map |
The Shadow Behemoth is a gargantuan nightmare creature and world boss from the Underworld who breaks into the world of Tyria through the Godslost Swamp in Queensdale, near the sunken Temple of the Ages. In combat, it creates portals to the Underworld that summon shades and aatxes. Killing it is the final objective of the Secrets in the Swamp meta event and a Demonic Chest spawns upon its death.
Location[edit]
- Queensdale
- Godslost Swamp (only during Defeat the shadow behemoth)
Event involvement[edit]
[Group Event] Defeat the shadow behemoth (15)
Event schedule[edit]
- Primary article: Secrets in the Swamp#Event schedule
| Event | Start | Countdown | Zone | Area | Waypoint link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Behemoth | 01:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 03:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 05:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 07:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 09:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 11:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 13:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 15:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 17:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 19:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 21:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp | |
| Shadow Behemoth | 23:45 | ... | Queensdale | Godslost Swamp |
Combat abilities[edit]
- Behavior
- Upon spawning, the Shadow Behemoth will not be immediately targetable, summoning Portals to the Underworld around itself. It repeats this at 75%, 50%, and 25% of its health, with five, nine, and thirteen portals respectively, only becoming targetable again shortly after the portals are destroyed.
- Skills
- Annihilation — Spawns three large area of effect fields that inflicts
Poisoned, 3 stacks of 
Vulnerability, and pulses every second, dealing damage. [verification requested] - Chaos Rift — Point-blank area of effect that appears as purple mist around the base of the Shadow Behemoth, dealing damage over time to enemies standing within it.
- Chaos Rift — The Shadow Behemoth summons spectral claws out of the ground, damaging and
knocking back in an area of effect. - Undead Breath — The Shadow Behemoth slams its claws down, dealing damage and knocking back in an area of effect.
- Shadow Barrage — Missiles fly out and explode, inflicting
Slow, 
blindness, and 5 stacks of Vulnerability, as well as dealing damage and 
knocking down in an area of effect. - Slam — The Shadow Behemoth slams its claws down, dealing damage, inflicting 3 stacks of
Torment, and knocking back in an area of effect.
Gallery[edit]
- Screenshots
Old model from prior to the July 19th 2022 game update.
The Shadow Behemoth invades Tyria.
The Shadow Behemoth prepares Shadow Barrage.
The Shadow Behemoth summons portals to the Underworld.
The Shadow Behemoth sends its claw through a Chaos Rift.
Death of the Shadow Behemoth
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- Concept Art
Art by Kekai Kotaki.
Art by Kekai Kotaki.
Art by Kekai Kotaki.
Art by Kekai Kotaki.
Related achievements[edit]
Bosses: Dispelling Shadows — Close the portals opened by the Shadow Behemoth in less than 20 seconds. (10
)
The Tyrian Service Medal: 
Queensdale Service Ribbon — Defeat the Shadow Behemoth in Queensdale[sic]
Skyscale Lost: 
Skyscale Lost—Shadow Behemoth — Rescue your Skyscale from the Shadow Behemoth in Queensdale.
Mad Armory: Last Rites: 
Ghostly Shadow Essence — While under the ghostly aura of certain Halloween foods, vanquish the Shadow Behemoth and loot its chest.
Nevermore III: The Raven Staff: 
Chase the Spirit through the Ages — Use the Subtle Spyglass with the Spirit Containment Unit in your inventory to see the true nature of the raven that appears in the ruins of the Temple of the Ages after defeating the Shadow Behemoth.- Twilight III: Dusk:
Underworld Murk — Use the Gloominator to capture the murk near the Shadow Behemoth in Queensdale. - Sunrise I: The Experimental Daysword:
World Defender — Defeat the Shadow Behemoth as he attempts to cross over from the Underworld. - Howler III: Howl:
Underworld Shadow — Found in the treasure chest after defeating the Shadow Behemoth in Queensdale. - The Flameseeker Prophecies III: The Chosen:
Containing the Underworld — Bring an Anthology of Heroes to the defeat of the Shadow Behemoth in Queensdale. - HOPE IV: The Catalyst:
Dhuum-Touched Crystalline Phial — Corrupt a Pure Crystalline Phial in your inventory by defeating the Shadow Behemoth when it arises in Godslost Swamp in Queensdale. - Nevermore IV: The Raven Spirit:
Chaos Treatment — Stand in the Shadow Behemoth's Chaos Rift in Queensdale with your Raven Egg to prepare it for the chaos of the Mists. - Nevermore IV: The Raven Spirit:
Phantom Residue — Found in the treasure chest after defeating the Shadow Behemoth in Queensdale. 
Decade of the Dragons: Decade of Champions: Shadow Behemoth — Defeat the Shadow Behemoth in Godslost Swamp in Queensdale. (1
)
Notes[edit]
- Its combat mechanics were improved with the September 13, 2013 game update. They were then further refined in the July 19, 2022 game update update.
- It also received a visual update with the July 19, 2022 game update.
Trivia[edit]
- The Shadow Behemoth was showcased in the Guild Wars 2 demo at gamescom.
- Chaos Rifts were used by demons to travel from the mists.
- The Shadow Behemoth spawns at the beginning of night ever since the world boss timer was introduced.
