Shadow Magic

Shadow Magic is a form of Black Magic seen in Castlevania: Lord of Shadows, it's used by Gabriel Belmont as a form of offensive enhancement skill. when activated, Gabriel's body will be surrounded by a red aura, infusing his weapons with shadow energy and enhancing the damage output of his attacks as well as also unlocking special abilities with specific Sub-Weapons, like the explosive dagger ability unlocked by combining the Silver Dagger with Shadow magic.

Shadow Magic based combat techniques and weapon abilities:
Combat techniques that require Shadow magic to be activated include the following:


 * Explosive Daggers: Launch daggers infused with shadow energy that will explode on impact. (Sub-weapon ability.)
 * Flame Claws: Used in combination with the Dark Gauntlet and the Cyclone Boots, the player is able to attack by launching several claws made of shadow energy.
 * Ultimate Shadow: When in this mode, you will be able to perform charge movements in any direction.
 * Shoulder Charge: Power up your charge into an attack using shadow energy. (Can be also used to smash weak doors and walls.)
 * Shadow Flames: Creates a powerful flaming vortex from your cross. (You'll be rooted to the spot while using this move and you cannot adjust direction mid-stream.)
 * Exploding Cross: Smash the cross on the floor to call forth multiple fiery explosions from the earth beneath your enemies feet, the final eruption will release a wide shockwave, damaging nearby enemies.