Shamar's nighttime stage for the Werehog introduces new, more aggressive Dark Gaia enemies and complex environmental puzzles involving sand and ancient mechanisms. Combat encounters are more intense.

- New Enemy Types: Be prepared for enemies like the Dark Gaia Eagle, which requires aerial combat, and the Dark Gaia Phoenix, which has fire-based attacks.
- Sand Puzzles: You'll encounter puzzles involving moving sand or activating ancient mechanisms to clear sand blockages.
- Pressure Plate Puzzles: Some areas will have pressure plates that need to be activated by standing on them or placing heavy objects.
- Combat Gauntlets: Expect long combat gauntlets with multiple waves of powerful enemies. Utilize your Unleashed Mode and advanced combos.
- Hidden Moon Medal: After a large pressure plate puzzle, look for a hidden alcove behind a crumbling wall that contains a Moon Medal.
Medal Count: 4 Moon Medals. Focus on mastering combat against new enemy types and solving the environmental puzzles.