Shadow nihil

This article is about the monster. For the summoning familiar, see Shadow nihil (familiar).

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Shadow nihil
Release																				24 March 2014 (Update)
Members																				Yes
Options																				? (edit)
Race																				Nihil
Examine																				A demonic abomination.
Combat info
Combat level																				160
Life points																				15,000
Aggressive
Poisonous
Combat experience
XP																				750
XP																				423
XP																				247.5
XP																				67 (two-handed) 33 (one-handed and armour)
Slayer info
Level																				1
Assignment																				Nihil
Master																				Kuradal: 40–90 Morvran: 50–110 Laniakea: 50–110
Offensive
Max hit
0												1,000												0												0												1,500
Style																														Rate
																														5 ticks (3.0s)
Combat levels
1															80															1															1
Accuracy
0															1,924															0															0
Defensive
Armour																				Weakness															Susceptible
1,924										80
Base hit chance
-															40															40															40
Immunities
Not immune															Not immune															Immune															Not immune
Advanced data
NPC ID															19148
Links															bestiary • MRND

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5 ticks (3.0s)

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Morvran: 50–110
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SMW Subobject for normalExamine: A demonic abomination.Monster JSON: {"ranged":"80","release_date":"19 May 2014","max_necromancy":"0","poisonous":false,"magic":"1","level":"160","weakness":"[[File:Melee weakness icon.png¦25px¦link=Melee]]","necromancy":"1","members":"Yes","max_magic":"0","lifepoints":15000,"experience":750,"aff_weakness":90,"release_update_post":"Ancient Combat","slayer":"1","aggressive":true,"slayer_category":"Nihil","aff_magic":"45","attack":1,"slayer_experience":"423","aff_melee":"65","max_ranged":"768","assigned_by":"[[Kuradal]]: 40–90<br>[[Morvran]]: 50–110<br>[[Laniakea]]: 50–110","id":"14942","acc_magic":"0","acc_melee":"0","max_melee":"0","aff_ranged":"55","style":"[[File:Ranged-icon.png¦25px¦link=Ranged]]","examine":"A demonic abomination.","acc_necromancy":"0","defence":"80","version":"normal","name":"Shadow nihil"}NPC ranged max hit: 768NPC melee affinity: 65NPC primary attack style: rangedCombat experience: 750NPC magic accuracy: 0NPC ranged affinity: 55NPC magic max hit: 0Weakness text: meleeSusceptible to: terrasaurRelease date: 19 May 2014Version anchor: normalMonster name: Shadow nihilNPC susceptible to poison: trueNPC magic affinity: 45NPC susceptible to deflect: trueIs NPC poisonous: falseNPC susceptible to drain: trueCombat level: 160NPC ID: 14942NPC weakness affinity: 90Is variant of: Shadow nihilLocation restriction: surfaceNPC attack rate: 5NPC Ranged level: 80NPC ranged accuracy: 1924Slayer experience: 423NPC attack style text: rangedIs NPC aggressive: trueSlayer category: nihilNPC Attack level: 1NPC melee accuracy: 0Options: Attack, ExamineNPC life points: 15000NPC Defence level: 80Assigned by: Kuradal, Morvran, LaniakeaIs members only: trueNPC special max hit: 1500NPC armour: 1924NPC susceptible to stun: falseNPC Magic level: 1Weakness: File:Melee weakness icon.pngNPC melee max hit: 0Weakness by class: meleeSlayer level: 1NPC attack style: File:Ranged-icon.png

SMW Subobject for bossExamine: A demonic abomination.Monster JSON: {"ranged":"80","release_date":"24 March 2014","max_necromancy":"0","poisonous":false,"magic":"1","level":"160","weakness":"[[File:Zero weakness icon.png¦25px¦link=No weakness]]","necromancy":"1","members":"Yes","max_magic":"0","lifepoints":15000,"experience":750,"release_update_post":"Fate of the Gods","slayer":"1","aggressive":true,"slayer_category":"Nihil","aff_magic":"40","slayer_experience":"423","attack":1,"aff_melee":"40","assigned_by":"[[Kuradal]]: 40–90<br>[[Morvran]]: 50–110<br>[[Laniakea]]: 50–110","id":"19148","acc_magic":"0","acc_melee":"0","max_melee":"0","aff_ranged":"40","examine":"A demonic abomination.","acc_necromancy":"0","defence":"80","version":"boss","name":"Shadow nihil","style":"[[File:Ranged-icon.png¦25px¦link=Ranged]]"}NPC ranged max hit: 1000NPC melee affinity: 40NPC primary attack style: rangedCombat experience: 750NPC magic accuracy: 0NPC ranged affinity: 40NPC magic max hit: 0Weakness text: noneSusceptible to: terrasaurRelease date: 24 March 2014Version anchor: bossMonster name: Shadow nihilNPC magic affinity: 40NPC susceptible to poison: trueNPC susceptible to deflect: trueCombat level: 160Is NPC poisonous: falseNPC susceptible to drain: trueIs variant of: Shadow nihilLocation restriction: surfaceNPC attack style text: rangedNPC Ranged level: 80NPC attack rate: 5Slayer experience: 423NPC ranged accuracy: 1924Is NPC aggressive: trueSlayer category: nihilNPC Attack level: 1NPC melee accuracy: 0NPC ID: 19148NPC life points: 15000NPC Defence level: 80Assigned by: Kuradal, Morvran, LaniakeaIs members only: trueNPC special max hit: 1500NPC armour: 1924NPC susceptible to stun: falseNPC Magic level: 1Weakness: File:Zero weakness icon.pngNPC melee max hit: 0Weakness by class: noneSlayer level: 1NPC attack style: File:Ranged-icon.png

The Shadow nihil is fought during the Fate of the Gods quest alongside the smoke nihil, the ice nihil and the blood nihil. After the quest, they can be found in The Pit of Freneskae, accessible via the World Gate.

The shadow nihil is a member of the nihil race, created by Zaros during his testing of genetic manipulation. By its examine, the shadow nihil was likely created by weaving the essence of a demon.

The shadow nihil, like the other nihils in the arena, run across the halls and into holes in the wall, causing damage to any players that stand in its way. It always runs north, appearing from a different hole each time, until the player attacks it and draws its attention, at which point it solely focuses on using ranged attacks. The shadow nihil has a very high defence, so players are recommended to bring weapons that are at least level 70.

Similar to the other nihils, the shadow nihil has a special attack which it uses every 18 seconds (30 game ticks) with a "hiss" warning provided before its usage. When activated, a shadow appears on the spot where the player is, dealing 500 damage for three ticks for a total of 1500 damage in a similar fashion to Nex during her shadow phase. This attack does not follow the player, so it can be avoided by simply moving away from the spot when the nihil hisses. The shadow nihil, unlike the other nihils, also has an enhanced defence mechanism, which causes it to take less damage from ranged and magic attacks depending on its distance to the player, quite similar to the ascension legiones. Due to this, players should consider using melee weapons to fight this type of foe.

After the quest, the nihils may be fought for their drops. The Pit is empty when entered, but nihils can be summoned at the centre of the Pit through a dialogue box. They are aggressive unless the Shard of Zaros is equipped. Players with level 76 Slayer or higher will also be able to request nihils from a slayer master (Kuradal, Morvran, or Laniakea) at the cost of 50 slayer reward points.

Locations

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Location	Levels	Members	Requirements	Spawns	Map
Freneskae (The Pit)	160		Fate of the Gods	? edit	? edit

Drops

Drop rates estimated based on 14,680 samples from the Drop Log Project, unless otherwise cited.

The average Shadow nihil kill is worth 15,696 coins.

Pre-roll

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Zaryte bow	1	1/1,000,000	10,852,800	540,000

Herbs

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Grimy cadantine	5 (noted)	14/128	5,165	5
	Grimy lantadyme	3 (noted)	7/128	15,411	3

Other

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Coins	7,358; 24,537	31/128	7,358–24,537	7,358–24,537
	Elder energy	50; 100	18/128	5,150–10,300	N/A
	Death rune	30	17/128	7,080	1,860
	Fire talisman	5 (noted)	12/128	1,325	10
	Pure essence	30 (noted)	10/128	5,880	60
	Onyx bolt tips	8	8/128	52,552	43,200
	Uncut dragonstone	2 (noted)	7/128	11,004	1,200
	Rare drop table	1	4/128	Not sold	N/A

Rare drop table

There is a 4/128 chance of rolling the rare drop table.
Luck-enhancing items are not required to access the table, but they will increase the chance of accessing the rare drop table and may also improve the loot received from it.

Rare drop table

Item Quantity Rarity GE price High Alch Uncut dragonstone (m) 1 1/256–1/208 5,502 600 Tooth half of a key (m) 1 1/341.33–1/277.33 8,968 1 Loop half of a key (m) 1 1/341.33–1/277.33 9,000 1 Huge plated rune salvage 1 (noted) 1/409.6–1/332.8 37,429 40,000 Magic logs (m) 65–85 (noted) 1/512–1/416 51,545–67,405 12,480–16,320 Rune arrowheads 110–140 1/512–1/416 16,720–21,280 660–840 Soft clay (m) 35–45 (noted) 1/512–1/416 73,745–94,815 35–45 Small bladed orikalkum salvage (m) 1 (noted) 1/1,024–1/832 47,239 50,000 Catalytic anima stone (m) 35–45 1/1,024–1/832 34,475–44,325 6,300–8,100 Teak plank (m) 45–55 (noted) 1/1,024–1/832 10,575–12,925 13,500–16,500 Dragon bones (m) 35–45 (noted) 1/1,024–1/832 64,820–83,340 35–45 Dragon helm (m) 1 1/912.76–1/741.62 57,800 60,000 Dragon longsword (m) 1 1/3,293.27–1/2,675.78 57,160 60,000 Off-hand dragon longsword (m) 1 1/3,293.27–1/2,675.78 56,840 60,000 Molten glass (m) 45–55 (noted) 1/512; 0 16,470–20,130 45–55 Runite stone spirit (m) 27–33 1/512; 1/480; 0 56,106–68,574 N/A Raw lobster (m) 135–165 (noted) 1/512–1/448; 0 32,670–39,930 22,950–28,050 Shield left half (m) 1 1/16,384–1/13,312 70,067 66,000 Dragon spear (m) 1 1/9,362.29–1/7,606.86 34,242 37,440 Huge plated rune salvage 18–22 (noted) 1/21,845.33–1/17,749.33 673,722–823,438 720,000–880,000 Yew logs 675–825 (noted) 1/16,384–1/13,312 500,850–612,150 64,800–79,200 Super restore (4) (m) 45–55 (noted) 1/10,922.67–1/8,874.67 125,010–152,790 8,100–9,900 Prayer potion (4) 45–55 (noted) 1/10,922.67–1/8,874.67 307,125–375,375 5,130–6,270 Raw rocktail (m) 180–220 (noted) 1/13,107.2–1/10,649.6 165,420–202,180 64,800–79,200 Mahogany plank (m) 270–330 (noted) 1/21,845.33–1/17,749.33 237,600–290,400 243,000–297,000 Magic seed (m) 3–5 1/32,768–1/26,624 65,745–109,575 759–1,265 Water talisman 68–82 (noted) 1/40,960–1/33,280 48,552–58,548 136–164 Battlestaff (m) 180–220 (noted) 1/40,960–1/33,280 742,500–907,500 756,000–924,000 Hardened dragon bones (m) 45–55 (noted) 1/32,768–1/26,624 606,105–740,795 45–55 Onyx bolt tips (m) 135–165 1/40,960–1/33,280 886,815–1,083,885 729,000–891,000 Ciku seed (m) 1 1/40,960–1/33,280 32,096 300 Golden dragonfruit seed (m) 13–17 1/21,845.33–1/17,749.33 20,436–26,724 3,900–5,100 Uncut diamond 45–55 (noted) 1/13,107.2–1/10,649.6 41,310–50,490 5,400–6,600 Uncut dragonstone (m) 45–55 (noted) 1/32,768–1/26,624 247,590–302,610 27,000–33,000 Soul rune (m) 450–550 1/40,960–1/33,280 304,650–372,350 36,900–45,100 Light animica stone spirit (m) 270–330 1/16,384–1/13,312 144,450–176,550 N/A Dark animica stone spirit (m) 270–330 1/16,384–1/13,312 141,480–172,920 N/A Primal stone spirit (m) 90–150 1/15,603.81–1/12,678.1 1,647,360–2,745,600 N/A Crystal key (m) 9–11 (noted) 1/5,461.33–1/4,437.33 153,171–187,209 9–11 White berries (m) 67–85 (noted) 1/21,845.33–1/17,749.33 144,117–182,835 402–510 Ectoplasm (m) 270–330 1/16,384–1/13,312 514,350–628,650 1,620–1,980 Medium spiky orikalkum salvage (m) 3–5 (noted) 1/16,384–1/13,312 216,729–361,215 225,000–375,000 Large blunt necronium salvage (m) 2 (noted) 1/21,845.33–1/17,749.33 643,302 650,000 Wine of Saradomin (m) 13–17 (noted) 1/40,960–1/33,280 659,308–862,172 13–17 Aura refresh (m) 1 1/13,107.2–1/10,649.6 Not sold N/A Distraction & Diversion reset token (daily) (m) 1 1/32,768–1/26,624 Not sold N/A Distraction & Diversion reset token (weekly) (m) 1 1/32,768–1/26,624 Not sold N/A Distraction & Diversion reset token (monthly) (m) 1 1/32,768–1/26,624 Not sold N/A Vecna skull (m) 1 1/33,280; 0 482,990 6,000 Cheese+tom batta (m) 1 ~1/327,680–1/286,720; 0 728 1 Blurberry Special (m) 1 ~1/295,822.22; 0 45,306 18 Hazelmere's signet ring (m) 1 ~1/2,662,400; 0 6,344,705,771 300,000

Tertiary

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Elder charm	1	1/6	2	2
	Demon horn	1	1/6	91,561	91,561
	Sealed clue scroll (hard)	1	1/128	Not sold	N/A

Universal drops

Universal drops are dropped by nearly every monster and skilling action outside of Daemonheim.

These items are dropped alongside main drops.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Key token	1	Rare	Not sold	N/A
	Mimic kill token (m)	1	1/10,000	59,439	N/A

Update history

This information has been compiled as part of the update history project. Some updates may not be included – see here for how to help out!

• patch 11 March 2019 (Update):
  • Tuska's Wrath now deals additional damage on Glacors, Nihils and Muspahs when assigned them for a slayer task.

• patch 24 July 2017 (Update):
  • Shadow nihils now correctly use their special attack when hissing within the pit of Freneskae.

• update 19 May 2014 (Update):
  • Slayer version added to game.
    • Those of you who've completed Fate of the Gods now have access to nihil and muspah slayer targets, nihil summoned familiars and new dragon equipment drops.
    • The nihil drop ingredients that - with 87 Summoning and completion of the quest - can be used with elder energy, elder charms and pouches to make nihil familiars.
    • We've added a Nihil Transmute ability at Divination level 81, which allows you to expend elder energy to turn the ingredients dropped by the nihil into other types. Since the nihil types spawn at random and only drop their corresponding ingredients, this is sure to come in handy.

• update 24 March 2014 (Update):
  • Added to game.
    • Freneskae added to game with the quest Fate of the Gods. Boss version of the Nihil added with the quest.