Recruit Shadow in Final Fantasy VI

Recruit Shadow in the Cabin and avoid random battles until you reach the Phantom Train to prevent him from leaving your party.

Recruit Shadow in the Cabin and avoid random battles until you reach the Phantom Train to prevent him from leaving your party.

Recruit Shadow in the Cabin and avoid random battles until you reach the Phantom Train to prevent him from leaving your party.

Recruit Shadow in the Cabin and avoid random battles until you reach the Phantom Train to prevent him from leaving your party.

Final Fantasy VI

Cabin (Sabin)

Learn how to recruit Shadow in Final Fantasy VI's Cabin. Get tips on his equipment, Shurikens, and his unique departure mechanic.

By teroqim·Originally published: December 1994·Updated 5 months ago·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

1
Speak with Shadow, the black-clothed man you met earlier at South Figaro, in the Cabin.
2
Allow Shadow to join your party.
3
Upgrade Shadow's equipment if desired.
4
Purchase Shurikens from the nearby merchant.
5
Enter the cabin and sleep in the bed for full healing.
6
Return to the overworld.

Tips

Shadow can randomly leave your party after random encounters until you reach the Phantom Train. Avoid random battles until then.
Shadow's random departure will not begin until you leave the Imperial Camp.
Shurikens can be thrown using Shadow's Throw ability. Some weapons can also be thrown.