Dark Stalker

Artwork of a lizardon from Rise of Mana

The Dark Stalker is a recurring enemy in the Mana series. Often depicted as a knight clad in heavy armor, they possess tremendous fighting skills and defensive abilities. Though they do not appear as frequently as other enemies in the Mana franchise, they are sometimes met as bosses.

General Information

Physical Description

In their original appearance, they were shown as blue armored fighters with red boots wielding a large shield. They could swipe opponents with their swords. Their design evolved in subsequent installments, often incorporating traditional medieval european knight elements, such as capes or head pieces. Dark Stalkers were considered a stronger black palette swap of the Dark Ninja in Secret of Mana.

Attributes

Dark Stalkers are commonly seen in castles, ruins, and towers, especially end-game settings. They can be viewed as elite soldiers of an imperial army.

The armored knights often favor Dark elemental power and is often weak against opposing Light magic.

Variants

There is a few similar enemies akin to the Dark Stalker in the Mana series.

• The Dark Ninjas and Master Ninjas shares a common sprite in Secret of Mana, whith the Dark Stalker being stronger than the former, but weaker than the latter.

• The Hell Stalker was a stronger, purple version of the Dark Stalker in Rise of Mana.

Appearances

Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana

“I'm a proud knight of darkness”

—Translated Quote

Main article: Dark Stalker (Adventures of Mana)

The Dark Stalker patrols the Glaive Castle. It can either attack by colliding into Sumo or by thrusting its sword at him, sometimes inflicting the Dark status crisis. Despite the soldier being slow moving, its high HP and attack may cause trouble for some players. Slaying one yields good experience and has a chance of leaving a chest containing a Hi-Potion. The Dark Stalker can be later encountered inside the Undersea Volcano and while climbing the Dime Tower.

In Adventures of Mana, Dark Stalkers are still quite slow and only occasionally attack.

Secret of Mana

“Dark Stalker (Dark) -- Attacks from underground.”

—Secret of Mana Official Game Secrets, (page 161)

Main article: Dark Stalker (Secret of Mana)

Dark Stalkers are part of the Dark Ninja family and thus are able to conceal their presence by burying themselves into the ground. Thet are able to move fast and cast Ice Saber on themselves to deal even more damage.

Sheex of the imperial army was fought as a Dark Stalker during the party's visit to the Republic of Tasnica.

Legend of Mana

“DARK STALKER -- Demonic -- STR: Shade ; WK: Wisp -- A knight of shadow, clad in heavy armor. It summons other monsters.”

—In-Game Encyclopedia

Main article: Dark Stalker (Legend of Mana)

Dark Stalkers are demonic-type enemies fought in the Underworld, the Tower of Leires, and the Bejeweled City. They can attack with their Cursed Sword attack, sometimes inflicting the Darkness status effect to their target. Dark Stalkers can drop rare equippable swords upon their demise. Hostile ones are of a dark blue shade while potential pets are of a dark brown color.

These pets could be obtained by meeting with a demonic monster egg at the Mekiv Caverns or the Ulkan Mines. Their Synchro ability may allow players to inflict Darkness onto enemies.

Rise of Mana

Main article: Dark Stalker (Rise of Mana)

Dark Stalkers were earth-type Magic Pets and enemies in Rise of Mana.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Dark Stalker.

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  Adventures of Mana 3D model

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  Secret of Mana remake achievement icon

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ダークストーカー Dākusutōkā	Dark Stalker
Spanish	Ninja Oscuro	Dark Ninja
French	Chasseur (SNES) Assassin noir (remake)	Hunter Black assassin
German	Dämonenritter (SNES) Dunkler Assassine (remake)	Demon knight Dark assassin

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